Kentucky Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Kentucky require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Kentucky require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Kentucky require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Kentucky issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Kentucky issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Kentucky have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Kentucky have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Kentucky support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Kentucky have a "stand-your-ground" law?
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  A:

  The use of deadly force extends to an occupied vehicle and anyplace the person has the right to be, as long as the person feels their life is in danger. This law was passed in 2006.

• +Q: Does Kentucky uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Kentucky have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Kentucky have?

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