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Introduced January 15, 2026

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Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.

Amend KRS 237.109 and 237.110 to lower the age requirement for carrying concealed deadly weapons from 21 to 18; make technical corrections.

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This bill would lower the minimum age to carry a concealed deadly weapon in Kentucky from 21 to 18. It also makes minor technical corrections to existing state law. If passed, adults ages 18 to 20 who currently cannot legally carry a concealed weapon would gain that ability under state law. Who it may affect: Kentuckians between the ages of 18 and 20.

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Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
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Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
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Aaron Reed

Senator · Senate District 07

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George Wise

Senator · Senate District 16

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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

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Greg Elkins

Senator · Senate District 28

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Jimmy Higdon

Senator · Senate District 14

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Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

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Stephen Meredith

Senator · Senate District 05

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Matt Nunn

Senator · Senate District 17

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Steve Rawlings

Senator · Senate District 11

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Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

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Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

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Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

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Steve West

Senator · Senate District 27

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Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

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Gex Williams

Senator · Senate District 20

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Mike Wilson

Senator · Senate District 32

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Mike.Wilson@kylegislature.gov

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