TO ORDER CLICK HERE	Kentucky Total prohibition Total freedom 0 ------ 10 ------ 20 ------ 30 ------ 40 ------ 50 ------ 60 ------ 70 ------ 80 ------ 90 ------ 100 ^ Traveler's checklist: Handgun ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license required Rifle and Shotgun ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license required Assault weapon ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license required Machine Gun Ownership: no state restrictions, compliance with federal law only Firearm law uniformity: preemption law, firearm laws uniform throughout state Open carry: unrestricted in most public areas and generally accepted Concealed carry: licenses granted to residents on a "shall issue" basis; automatic reciprocity for nonresidents with licenses from other states Vehicle carry and transportation: firearms (rifles, shotguns and handguns) may be carried loaded and in plain view; loaded handguns may be carried in the vehicle glove compartment Kentucky's rolling hills and tree-covered mountains provide the perfect setting for any Hollywood production about the early pioneers of the Ohio valley. Firearms carry in those days was as essential for survival as food, clothing and shelter. Fortunately for the gun-owning traveler, Kentucky still maintains a healthy respect for this heritage in its firearm laws. Kentucky requires a license to carry a firearm concealed on or about one's person. Such permits are issued by the State Police through the local sheriff of the applicant's home county for a five year term. Kentucky does not grant permits to nonresidents but will recognize any permit issued by another state. Kentucky licenses allow the concealed carry of any deadly weapon by the permittee. A traveler without a permit may carry loaded firearms in a vehicle if the weapons are in plain view. Kentucky allows anyone to carry a loaded handgun in a visible belt holster or on the dashboard or passenger seat of one's car. Glove compartment carry is also considered legitimate as long the compartment is of the factory-installed variety on the passenger's side. Console boxes and seat pockets are not legitimate areas for unlicensed carry. Carrying a handgun in one of these areas is the same as placing the weapon under the seat. Both modes of carry are limited to persons possessing carry licenses. Rifles and shotguns may be carried loaded and in plain view. The weapons may be secured in gun racks, gun slings, or commercial gun cases located anywhere in the vehicle except concealed about the person. Travelers may carry loaded firearms in plain view while on foot in virtually any public area of the state. Such carry is best limited to visible belt holsters secured on one's hip. Kentucky's strong preemption law prevents this activity, as well as most others involving firearms, from being locally regulated. View Another Sample Page Return to BOOKVALUEUSA Home Page
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