AN ACT relating to target shooting.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define terms; provide that a person shall not target shoot carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the safety of any person, or in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger any person, pet, livestock, wildlife, or property; provide exceptions for target shooting at a recreation facility or in an area with an earthen backstop; establish a violation as a Class A misdemeanor.

Introduced: January 7, 2025

Last action: February 4, 2025

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This bill would make it illegal to target shoot carelessly or recklessly in ways that could endanger people, animals, or property in Kentucky. It sets out exceptions for shooting at established recreation facilities or areas with a proper earthen backstop to catch bullets. Violations would be treated as a Class A misdemeanor, which can carry jail time and fines. Who it may affect: recreational shooters, hunters, rural property owners, and people who live near areas where target shooting occurs.

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