| Subject/Law | Long Guns | Handguns | Relevant Statutes | Notes |
|---|
| State permit required to purchase? | No | No | | |
| Firearm registration? | No | No | | |
| Assault weapon law? | No | No | | |
| Magazine capacity restriction? | No | No | | |
| Owner license required? | No | No | | |
| License required for concealed carry? | No | No | KRS § 237.110 | Constitutional carry legal as of June 26,2019.[72]Kentucky issues permits to carry concealed deadly weapons which allows for the concealed carry of both handguns and long guns. |
| License required for open carry? | No | No | | May carry openly without permit/license. |
| State preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | KRS § 65.870 | Exception: KRS § 237.115 allows the following entities to restrict concealed carry:Postsecondary educational institutionsAny unit of government within the state in buildings that it owns, leases, or occupies – however, concealed carry is allowed in highway rest areas, public housing, and private dwellings |
| NFA weapons restricted? | No | No | | |
| Shall certify? | Yes | Yes | KRS § 237.075 | Shall certify within 15 days. |
| Peaceable journey laws? | No | No | | Federal rules observed. |
| Background checks required for private sales? | No | No | | People who have a Felony or domestic violence charges can not own a firearm. |
