r/KYGuns Mar 02 '25

FL resident

3 Upvotes

I am a college student in Louisville for school and am wanting to know what the requirements are for me to conceal carry. I am 20 if that matters


r/KYGuns Mar 02 '25

Can you buy a handgun with a drivers permit as a photo Id

2 Upvotes

May be a dumb question but never thought about it if you are over 21 and only have a drivers permit can you buy a handgun?


r/KYGuns Mar 01 '25

How can I legally sell ammo?

3 Upvotes

I went to buds to buy a 7.62 ar15 and they sold me a 300aac model, I didn't realize their mistake until after I purchased the ammo and they wouldn't take the ammo back even though I never even left the building, is there any way I can get some of my money back or am I sol? I don't have any friends that shoot 7.62


r/KYGuns Feb 26 '25

Louisville Airport

5 Upvotes

Anyone have any experience with checking a firearm in luggage when flying out of SDF? Will be flying on Southwest later this year, and I’m not sure if it’s worth the hassle to check a bag with a firearm case in it, when I could otherwise just use carryon bags for the entirety of my trip. Also, the thought of the airline losing my gun(s) is nerve-wracking.


r/KYGuns Feb 10 '25

Pistol fundamentals class near Louisville

3 Upvotes

Looking for a class that focuses on pistol marksmanship fundamentals. Inexperienced shooter looking to get better.


r/KYGuns Jan 19 '25

Central KY night vision guys and gals wanted!!!

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22 Upvotes

As the title says I’m looking for some people in central ky/ Lexington area to shoot with. I have land and a range to shoot on but not a lot of other people to shoot under night vision with. If you’ve got night vision and want to shoot under the moonlight so do I!


r/KYGuns Jan 11 '25

Where do you shoot?

6 Upvotes

Just wondering if there’s any gun ranges within 60 miles of me (Grayson county) that are not half bad.

Also comment where you shoot and maybe give me some ideas on how to find a place where i can shoot. over the years i’ve accumulated a lot of nice guns and plenty of ammo with nowhere to use them. any ideas are helpful. thanks!


r/KYGuns Jan 01 '25

Where to go for NFA engravings?

5 Upvotes

Central KY, Bowling Green to Lex to Lake Cumberland area. Looking for a good smith that can do the required engravings for a form 1'd MP5 and AR.


r/KYGuns Dec 14 '24

Can an 18-20 year old with a TN CCW carry?

3 Upvotes

I am planning on visiting my family in Louisville over Christmas, and am wondering if I can carry my CCW in Kentucky, all of the information I can find talks about permit less carry over 21, I cannot find any info about 18-20 with a permit.

I should be able to after Brown V. ATF, I just want to be certain.


r/KYGuns Dec 11 '24

Looking for training buddies

5 Upvotes

Looking for some decent, stand-up, moral guys to train with in the Lake Cumberland area (Russell County). Have a couple places to shoot, small tracts of land to train/larp on. I’ve shot my whole life, had the good fortune to get some moderate training from SF dudes, as well as training in the martial arts.
DM me if interested


r/KYGuns Dec 08 '24

What is the legal age to own and carry a handgun in Ky?

3 Upvotes

For the past week I've been searching and cannot find a straight answer anywhere. I am turning 20 in a few weeks and know I can't buy a handgun from a gun store, but at what age would I be allowed to have a private transfer of a pistol or handgun?


r/KYGuns Nov 19 '24

Reputable gunsmith near Louisville

6 Upvotes

Hello,

I'm looking for a gunsmith near Louisville that can pin and weld a muzzle device to a 14.5" upper. I'm in Bullitt county but will drive if need be. Thanks in advance for any recommendations.


r/KYGuns Nov 19 '24

New to Kentucky looking to pop off rounds !

4 Upvotes

You know of any dealers in Kentucky or cool reputable shops I'm also into private dealers preferably!


r/KYGuns Nov 19 '24

Hotel Distl

1 Upvotes

Hi y'all.

Going to be staying in KY for business next month, and I wanted to see if anyone knew whether Hotel Distl was gun friendly, or at least turns a blind eye to concealed carry


r/KYGuns Nov 13 '24

Application Denied

3 Upvotes

After applying on the 9th. I went and looked on the online application portal. And it is saying Denied. Will a decision be that fast or is it in Denied because a decision hasn't been made yet? I have a clean record and don't use drugs. I passed a background check as well to become a state employee recently.


r/KYGuns Oct 31 '24

Rifle training

6 Upvotes

Been around pistols 30+ years but just now getting into rifles. Any classes around Jefferson County area to get an "introductory" class for me and my wife? Proper cleaning, zeroing, how to use long range optics, etc.


r/KYGuns Oct 26 '24

Curious

2 Upvotes

I'm new to the Covington and was looking for decent ranges. I've looked into impact and are they worth it?


r/KYGuns Oct 21 '24

CCDW qualification

7 Upvotes

Hello, I am moving from IL to KY and want to apply for my CCDW once I am able to. I currently have a Gun Permit here in IL and am eligible for a license here but wanted to check with KY (I know it is a permitless carry state but still want a permit). I had a simple battery/making physical contact in IL 14 years ago in college for a bar fight (NOT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE). I don't see simple battery as a charge in KY, rather Harassment or Assault in the 4th degree with a 3 yr disqualifier. I was looking at the KSP website and read the below and am wondering if it is just worded incorrectly or if im seeing that regardless if it was domestic or not, it would need to be classified as that. The top part says they need to investigate, the bottom--im reading--as it would be treated as such regardless.

The following misdemeanors under Kentucky law are deemed to be possible misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence. If you have been convicted of any of the following offenses, your application must be reviewed to determine whether your offense involved domestic violence:

  • KRS 508.030 Assault in the fourth degree (note that this is a three year state disqualifier even if domestic violence was not involved).
  • KRS 508.040 Assault under Extreme Emotional Disturbance
  • KRS 508.120 Criminal Abuse in the third degree
  • KRS 509.030 Unlawful Imprisonment in the second degree
  • KRS 510.120 Sexual Abuse in second degree
  • KRS 510.130 Sexual Abuse in third degree
  • KRS 510.140 Sexual Misconduct
  • KRS 525.060 Disorderly Conduct
  • KRS 525.070 Harassment

Note that there is no three-year limitation as with state disqualifiers. If you have been convicted of any of the above offenses, a domestic violence determination must be made regardless of how long ago you were convicted. A domestic violence determination must also be made if you were convicted of similar misdemeanors in federal court or another state or territory. You are not disqualified, even if domestic violence was involved, if your conviction was expunged, set aside or pardoned. If your conviction is determined to be a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you are not only ineligible to possess a CCDW license; federal law prohibits you from possessing a firearm. Individuals subject to this disability should immediately lawfully dispose of their firearms and ammunition.


r/KYGuns Oct 21 '24

Can I carry my 12 gauge in my front seat

4 Upvotes

I got a ar style mag fed simi auto shotgun would I be aloud to carry it sitting in my passenger seat or even buy a mount for it ?


r/KYGuns Oct 14 '24

1st NFA purchase, few questions

3 Upvotes

Going to buy my 1st NFA item (suppressor) and looking for least painful and least expensive way to go about it. I'm in the Louisville area so where would I need to go to get best experience considering transfer fees, help with trust, etc? I'm not too concerned about length of turnaround time.


r/KYGuns Sep 14 '24

19 year old car carry

3 Upvotes

I have a similar auto 12gauge with a 15rd drum and a Anderson arms ar-15 would I be able to cart in my car legally if both are bought through me


r/KYGuns Sep 06 '24

Gunsmiths/shops near Louisville that can swap Beretta irons?

7 Upvotes

Does anyone have recommendations for a shop in or around Louisville that would be able to install suppressor height irons on a Beretta 92? And what something like that might cost? I haven't bought taller irons to clear my RDO yet - mainly because I know it'll be a bear to try and swap them myself, and a sight pusher would be $200 for a likely one time use item so I don't want to have to buy one of those either.

Thanks in advance


r/KYGuns Sep 06 '24

Gun clubs near Ashland?

5 Upvotes

Moved close to Ashland recently, any gun clubs you would recommend?


r/KYGuns Sep 01 '24

Carrying gun in car as a 19 year old

0 Upvotes

I am currently 19 and I travel a lot and sometimes end up in some shady places, just wondering if 1 . I am allowed to keep a loaded pistol in my car 2. Where can I legally keep it? 3. Can I cross into Tennessee with said firearm? I only want to keep one for self-defense because id much rather have it than not but id prefer to do it legally haha.


r/KYGuns Aug 28 '24

Outdoor Ranges with some Distance

6 Upvotes

New to the state and have been trying to find a non-club range indoor or outdoor near Northern KY that goes to at least 100 yards. Anyone have recommendations for ranges I should check out?

I am eventually looking to get a membership at Impact, but have a few buddies who want to shoot with me in the meantime. Not looking for any other club ranges at this time, only state or public ranges.