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?
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  A:

  The use of deadly force is legal as long as the person is doing it to protect themselves or others for immediate harm. In Kentucky there is no duty to retreat.

• +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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