Kentucky's Gun Laws: From Least Restrictive to Auctioning Off AR-15s.
TL;DR
Kentucky has some of the least restrictive gun laws in the US, with no waiting period for firearm transfers and no requirement for universal background checks or red flag laws. Gun deaths and homicides have increased since the state allowed permitless carry in 2019. Domestic abusers, stalkers, fugitives, individuals convicted of hate crimes, and people found to be a danger to themselves or others all have legal access to guns in Kentucky. Louisville officials are calling for city, state, and federal assistance in addressing gun violence and changing laws to prevent the sale of confiscated firearms.
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