New Kentucky Law Changes Who Can Carry a Concealed Weapon

Kentucky law lowers minimum age for permit to carry concealed weapons to 18

People in Kentucky aged 18 to 20 will be able to apply for a provisional concealed carry license starting Tuesday, July 14, due to a new law. House Bill 312 became law on April 14, 2026, and lowered the age requirement for Kentucky State Police to issue provisional licenses to carry concealed firearms and ammunition. While concealed carry licenses have been expanded to a younger age group, the University of Kentucky prohibits deadly weapons on a…

House Bill 312 takes effect Tuesday, creating concealed carry permit pathway for 18- to 20-year-olds - WNKY News 40 Television

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A new Kentucky law taking effect Tuesday creates a pathway for adults ages 18 to 20 to obtain a provisional concealed carry license, allowing eligible young adults to legally carry a concealed firearm after meeting specific training and background check requirements. House Bill 312 requires applicants to complete classroom instruction, firearms training and a background check before a provisional license can be issued. Suppo…

New Kentucky law lowers age for who can get a concealed carry permit

A new law in Kentucky will lower the age to get a concealed carry permit from 21 to 18 in Kentucky.

New Kentucky law changes who can carry a concealed weapon

House Bill 312 allows 18 to 20-year-olds to apply for a provisional concealed carry license in the state.