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Kentucky Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Permitted: Kentucky is a permitless-carry state (also called constitutional carry): no permit is needed to carry concealed if you can lawfully possess, at age 21 and older.

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Kentucky is a permitless-carry state (also called constitutional carry): no permit is needed to carry concealed if you can lawfully possess, at age 21 and older. New since July 15, 2026 under HB 312 (Acts Chapter 173), the Kentucky State Police issue a provisional concealed-carry license to residents 18 to 20 who complete training and a background check — it is valid only in Kentucky and converts to a standard license at 21. Optional standard licenses remain available for reciprocity.

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