- What is the effective date of the carry concealed weapon law?
- October 1, 1996
- What is the license fee?
- Sixty dollars (Retired police officers are exempt from the payment for the CCDW license
following the date of
- their retirement.)
- What is the renewal fee?
- Sixty dollars for each five year renewal.
- How long is the license valid?
- Five years from the date of issuance.
- Is there a fine if I do not have my carry concealed deadly weapon license in my
possession?
- Yes, failure on the part of the license holder to have in his possession the CCDW
license when carrying a concealed firearm or deadly weapon will result in a non-criminal
violation punishable by a $25.00 fine plus court costs.
- For what reason(s) would a license be denied, suspended or revoked?
- An application may be denied, or a license revoked or suspended, for any of the
following:
- Conviction of a felony.
- Conviction of two DUIs within the past three years.
- Conviction of fourth degree assault within the past three years.
- Conviction of terroristic threatening within the past three years.
- Conviction of a misdemeanor relating to a controlled substance within the past three
years.
- Conviction of a crime of domestic violence.
- commitment for alcohol or drug abuse within the past three years.
- Adjudication as an incompetent within the past three years.
- An active emergency protective order or domestic violence order.
- What weapons are covered under the CCDW permit?
- KRS 527.080
- "Any weapon from which a shot, readliy capable of producing death or serious
physical injury, may be discharged.
- Any knife other than an ordinary pocket knife or hunting knife.
- Billy, nightstick, or club.
- Blackjack or slapjack.
- Nunchaku karate sticks.
- Shiriken or death star.
- Artifical knuckles made from plastic, or other similar hard material."
- How can I legally carry a gun in my vehicle without a CCDW permit?
- KRS 527.020 - "A deadly weapon shall not be deemed concealed on or about the
person if it is located in a glove compartment, regularly installed in a motor vehicle by
its manufacturer regardless of whether said compartment is locked, unlocked, or does not
have a locking mechanism."
- I am a Peace Officer from another state, Can I carry my weapon concealed?
- Only when necessary for your protection in the discharge of official duties. You may
carry the weapon in your glove compartment.
- I have recently moved, how do I notify the State Police of my new address?
- Within thirty days after the changing of a permanent address you may fill out a form
at your county Sheriff Office. The address will be changed and a new CCDW permit will be
generated.
- How will I be notified when it is time to renew my CCDW permit?
- Ninety days prior to the exiration date of the license, a written notice of
expiration and a renewal form shall be mailed to each licensee. The renewal form then
shall be taken to your county Sheriff Office, along with a new photograph and fee.
- How can I find a certified instructor for the required training class?
- You can contact your local Sheriff Office and they will have a listing of all
instructors in your area.
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Qualifications For CCDW License
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- Applicant must be a resident of Kentucky for at least six months prior to filing of
the application.
- Applicant must be 21 years of age or older.
- Applicant must not be ineligible to carry a firearm pursuant to 18 USC 922(g) or KRS
527.040.
- Applicant can be revoked under 18 USG 922(d)(1). This means under indictment for a
felony.
- Applicant must not have been committed to a state or federal facility for abuse of a
controlled substance or convicted of a misdemeanor relating to a controlled substance
within a 3 year period preceding the date the application was submitted.
- Applicant must not have chronically and habitually used alcoholic beverages and must not
have had two or more DUI convictions within a three year period preceding the date the
application was submitted.
- Applicant must demonstrate competence with a firearm.
- Applicant must not have been adjudicated as incompetent or must have waited three years
from the date their competency was restored by a court order and must not have been
involuntarily committed to a mental institution unless certified by a psychiatrist not to
have suffered from a disability for a period of three years.
- An applicant for a CCDW license may obtain an application from the sheriff’s
office in their county of residence.
- The completed application along with $60.00 is to be returned to the sheriff’s
office. (Retired police officers are exempt from the payment for the CCDW license).
- The application will be sent to the Kentucky State Police within five working days.
- The application form, completed under oath, will include: Name, address, place and date
of birth, gender and Social Security number. Statement of compliance with required
qualifications. Statement of receipt and understanding of the statute concerning the use
of force and self-defense in Kentucky. Recent color photograph: full head shot no smaller
than 3 ½ x 4 nor larger than 4x5 inches. A photocopy of a certificate or an affidavit or
document certifying comple- tion of a certified firearms training course.
Restrictions On Carrying A Concealed Firearm
Or Other Deadly Weapons By Qualified License Holders
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A concealed firearm or other deadly weapon MAY NOT be carried in the following
places:
- Police station or sheriff’s office.
- Detention facility, prison or jail.
- Courthouse (Court of Justice, courtroom or court proceeding).
- County, municipal, or special district governing body meetings.
- General Assembly session, including committee meetings.
- Businesses which dispense beer or other alcoholic beverages for consumption. (Exception
of restaurants receiving 50% of sales from food purchases).
- Elementary or secondary school facilities (without the consent of school authorities).
- Child-caring facilities, day care centers, or any certified family child care home.
- Areas within airport where restricted access is controlled by the inspection of persons
or property.
- Any place where the carrying of a firearm is prohibited by federal law.
Effective, July 15, 1998, Kentucky recognizes valid carry concealed weapons licenses
issued by other states.
Written inquiries regarding recognition of Kentucky carry concealed licenses have been
made to all other states and U.S. territories.
The following states have advised that they will recognize valid Kentucky carry concealed
licenses:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- North Dakota
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Persons with a valid Kentucky carry concealed license may apply individually to the United
States Virgin Islands Police Department for temporary reciprocal recognition of a CCDW
license while in the Virgin Islands. This temporary recognition is normally for ninety
(90) days from the date of issue. An application for temporary privileges may be requested
from: Office of the Commissioner, Criminal Justice Complex, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas,
VI 00802.
The following states/territories have advised that they will not recognize valid Kentucky
carry concealed licenses:
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- Samoa Territory
- South Dakota
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
This list will be updated periodically as responses are received from the
states/territories.
(Rev. 03/05/02)
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