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KY
permissive

Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
No
Mag Capacity Limit
No
Permit to Purchase
No
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Permitless (21+)
Open Carry
Yes, no permit
Red Flag Law
No
Background Check (Private)
No
NFA Weapons
Unrestricted
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Permitless carry since June 2019. Broad preemption — no locality may regulate firearms in any way. Postsecondary institutions and government buildings may restrict concealed carry.

  • •Permitless (21+) — Adults 21 and older can carry concealed without a permit since June 2019.
  • •Yes, no permit (Open Carry) — Open carry of handguns and long guns is legal without any permit.
  • •Unrestricted (NFA) — All NFA items (SBRs, SBS, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices) are legal with the federal tax stamp.
  • •State Preemption: Yes — Broad preemption prohibits any locality from regulating firearms in any way. This is one of the strongest preemption laws in the country.
  • •Restricted Locations — While carry is broadly permitted, postsecondary institutions and government buildings may still restrict concealed carry on their premises.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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