The applicant for a carry concealed deadly weapon (CCDW) license must:
- Be a citizen of the United States; and
- Be a resident of Kentucky for at least six months prior to filing the application or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is on active duty, who is at the time of application assigned to a military posting in Kentucky, and who has been assigned to a posting in Kentucky for six months or longer immediately preceding the filing of the application; and
- Be twenty-one (21) years of age or older; and
- Not be under indictment for, or have been convicted of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; and
- Not be a fugitive from justice; and
- Not be an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; and
- Not have been adjudicated as a mental defective or have committed to a mental institution; and
- Not have been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; and
- Not be subject to a domestic violence order or emergency protective order; and
- Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence (see section below for discussion of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence); and
- Not be prohibited from the purchase, receipt or possession of firearms, ammunition or both pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 922(g), 18 U.S.C. 922(n), or applicable state law; and
- Not have been committed to a state or federal facility for abuse of a controlled substance or convicted of a misdemeanor relating to a controlled substance within the three-year period immediately preceding the date the application was submitted; and
| Certain other jurisdictions that recognize Kentucky carry concealed permits may limit the right to carry concealed to handguns only and not allow for the carrying concealed of other types of weapons. Also, the laws of other jurisdictions may differ from the laws of Kentucky regarding the circumstances under which you may legally carry a concealed weapon. You are advised to contact all other jurisdictions in which you intend to carry concealed weapons with questions regarding these issues. |
*This reciprocity list is updated periodically as responses are received from the states and territories. It was last updated on 7/17/07.
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Class Performance Objectives For The License Applicant Course are as Follows:
The student will be able to explain the requirements for obtaining a concealed deadly weapon license in Kentucky.
The Student will be able to explain the laws relating to firearms included in KRS chapters 237 and 527.
The student will be able to explain when the use of force is justifiable under KRS Chapter 503.
The student will be able to explain possible legal liability for the misuse of force.
The student will identify the basics principles of marksmanship.
The student will identify the concepts essential to the safe use of handguns.
The student will identify the basic nomenclature of a pistol and revolver.
The student will DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO FIRE HIS OR HER HANDGUN ACCURATELY, ON A PRESCRIBED COURSE OF FIRE, USING SAFE WEAPON HANDLING SKILLS.
The student will demonstrate the ability to clean and inspect handgun ammunition.
The student will achieve a MINIMUM score of 70% in order to pass the written examination.
Live Fire Exercise
11/20 Required To Pass
Distance 7 yds.
Scoring: Any round, which hits the silhouette portion of the target, counts as a hit. Cutting the line count as a hit. 11 out of 20 hits are required. (REQUIRED TO SHOOT 20 ROUNDS)
The instructor may conduct as many practice rounds as neccessary, until he or she feels comfortable with the student's skill level and ability to pass. One retest is permitted.
CCDW Class Live Fire Test
LICENSE TO CARRY CONCEALED DEADLY WEAPONS IN KENTUCKY
Kentucky’s license to carry concealed deadly weapons law became effective October
1, 1996 and is contained in KRS 237.110 through 237.136. The following summarizes
the main provisions of the current law and includes the 1998, 2000 and 2002 amendments.
I. Deadly Weapons
The term includes handguns and other firearms, knives (other than ordinary pocket knives and hunting knives), nightstick, clubs, blackjacks, slapjacks, nunchaku karate sticks, shurikens or death stars, and artificial knuckles. (See KRS 500.080.)
II. License Requirements
To get a license a person must:
• Be at least 21 years old; and
• Have been a Kentucky resident for at least the last six months before applying.
A person is not eligible to get a license if that person:
• Is ineligible to possess a firearm under KRS 527.040 (Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon).
• Is ineligible to possess a firearm under federal law (18 U.S.C. sec. 922(d)(1) or (g)), which applies to any person who:
(1) is under indictment for or has been convicted of any felony;
(2) is a fugitive from justice;
(3) is an unlawful user of or is addicted to controlled substances;
(4) has been judged by a court to be mentally defective or has been involuntarily committed to a mental institution;
(5) is an illegal alien;
(6) has been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions;
(7) has renounced United States citizenship;
(8) is currently subject to a domestic violence protective order; or
(9) has been convicted by any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
For this law to apply, the possession must be in, or affecting, interstate or foreign commerce. Most firearm possession situations meet this requirement.
Within the preceding three years:
• Has been committed for abuse of controlled substances or has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving controlled substances;
• Has two or more convictions for motor vehicle DUI or has been committed for alcoholism;
• Has been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent or has been involuntarily committed to a mental institution; or
• Has been convicted of the misdemeanor of Assault in the Fourth Degree or Terroristic Threatening
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