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HB 517·KY·house

AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 29, 2026
Latest Action

to Judiciary (H)

Feb 5, 2026

Summary

The bill lets anyone not barred by law carry a firearm for self‑defense, hunting, fishing, trapping or other lawful activities on public lands and private lands unless the owner posts a notice prohibiting concealed weapons. It also allows the use of a firearm or other deadly weapon to kill or attempt to kill an animal in self‑defense or to humanely kill an injured animal, with a same‑day report to a game warden. Additionally, it creates statewide concealed‑weapon licenses issued by the Kentucky State Police with strict background‑check requirements.

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