Kentucky Overrides Governor's Veto, Lowers Concealed Carry Age to 18

Summary

Kentucky's legislature overrode Governor Andy Beshear's veto of House Bill 312 on April 14, enacting a law that allows residents aged 18 to 20 to apply for a provisional concealed carry license. This new two-tier system requires 18-20 year olds to complete a firearms training course, providing a regulated pathway for concealed carry that previously did not exist for this age group in the permitless carry state. The bill also mandates an annual report on gun-related incidents from concealed carry.