Bill that would lower age for concealed carry permit in Kentucky headed to governor's desk
By Norman Seawright
Published on March 31, 2026.
A bill that would lower the age for concealed carry permit in Kentucky is headed to Gov. Andy Beshear's desk, charged with sexual abuse. The bill would allow people aged 18 to 20 to obtain a permit, stating that if you can legally own a gun, you do not need a license to carry it or conceal it within the state if they are 21 or older. The current law allows people to legally own firearms under state and federal laws, they must also undergo a back-check, TRAINING, and PROFICIENCY EXAM. Critics argue that this could create problems for individuals with limited access to firearms and potentially infringe on their rights to own and operate firearms.
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