Kentucky's law allowing concealed carry without permit is about to take effect

A contentious law passed earlier this year that will allow concealed carry without a permit in Kentucky is about to take effect.Senate Bill 150 was passed earlier this year.Under the new law, Kentuckians will be able to carry a concealed firearm without a permit or training. The law only applies to people who are 21 and older.The National Rifle Association said upon its passing that it is a "a common sense measure that allows law-abiding citizens to exercise their fundamental right of self-protection in the manner that best suits their needs."But those in opposition have safety concerns."To me, the biggest takeaway is that people that are allowed to carry these guns now, don't have the proper training or how to interact with police if they are approached -- it's a safety issue for us," St. Matthews Police Chief Barry Wilkerson said after the bill passed.Recently, Bullitt County Sherrif's Office announced it would offer a free defensive handgun and safety course in response to the law. The new law does not change where and when people can have their concealed weapons.Kentucky already recognized the right to carry a firearm openly without a permit. The law officially goes into effect Thursday.

A contentious law passed earlier this year that will allow concealed carry without a permit in Kentucky is about to take effect.

Senate Bill 150 was passed earlier this year.


Under the new law, Kentuckians will be able to carry a concealed firearm without a permit or training.

The law only applies to people who are 21 and older.

The National Rifle Association said upon its passing that it is a "a common sense measure that allows law-abiding citizens to exercise their fundamental right of self-protection in the manner that best suits their needs."

But those in opposition have safety concerns.

"To me, the biggest takeaway is that people that are allowed to carry these guns now, don't have the proper training or how to interact with police if they are approached -- it's a safety issue for us," St. Matthews Police Chief Barry Wilkerson said after the bill passed.

Recently, Bullitt County Sherrif's Office announced it would offer =68.ARCBRuBjHfd1Kn8JfEjzX73Io5TCdtww9gbLQg8hiTMP3JONwa6m4rOekiInnaPQAMdUqmKD4fohE5iaVuE8yAg4bh7-aGuBJebS_YiBAm9RyxioQfiedlrsTDijWNae3L6p0x9rGZdfLxQFwtbgJ2O3Nv2sKoGSLnyyTxaaeuTgv4HObGY65RaOe17sZ3454QwgelCAWw8rnl6tKDjF6ziPvlXHfkTMM2ZhxSbXMfMcMk8t9rh_KCz4Bd2q17wKDx7r_6kthB4SCnvisdM58vR_C73rvEHJz8EUbXkRBIxWN5D1dqP02hU6zzr8P8mH09qfP28VGozH-dvKwQ0vh-CTAgomyW-8xF-iHIhlZK01bsD71S_eawTtoyHzgfI14DQF1BL_0rqjT_ZgtPgqQlPfyaL3a0IL5UXfZRrVKRkcJvtwBWXyi66t0ydXZ_HFdSwWNe9LUOEK7AksHI3EtNVWlDRMOuqtaixOPeG2GAPPZA&__tn__=-R" target="_blank">a free defensive handgun and safety course in response to the law.

The new law does not change where and when people can have their concealed weapons.

Kentucky already recognized the right to carry a firearm openly without a permit.

The law officially goes into effect Thursday.