Kentucky firearms lawsTransporting Firearms

Kentucky Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Permitted: No permit needed: a person 21+ who can lawfully possess may carry a handgun concealed or openly in a vehicle, loaded, without a permit.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

No permit needed: a person 21+ who can lawfully possess may carry a handgun concealed or openly in a vehicle, loaded, without a permit.

Official source: wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov

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