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?
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  A:

  Most firearm laws are controlled by the state for Kentucky. Exceptions to this rule include postsecondary educational institutions and certain units of governments.

• +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?
• +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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