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EspañolI do not have a domestic violence order against the abuser and s/he has not been convicted of a crime. Can s/he carry a gun?
Kentucky’s laws do not prohibit the possession of a firearm unless a person has a felony criminal conviction.1 However, federal laws, which apply to all states, may restrict an abuser’s right to have a gun under other circumstances. Go to our Federal Gun Laws page for more information.
If these situations do not apply, you can still plan for your safety. See our Safety Planning page for more information. You can also contact your local domestic violence organization for help in making a personalized safety plan. See our Kentucky Advocates and Shelters page for referrals.
For more information on gun laws in Kentucky, you can go to the Giffords Law Center website.
1 See Ky. Rev. Stat. § 527.040; see also Firearm Prohibition Laws in Kentucky, Giffords Law Center
I've read through all of this information and I am still confused. What can I do?
Here are a few places you can contact to get help understanding the law and your rights:
- WomensLaw Email Hotline – write in to ask us questions.
- National Center on Protection Orders and Full Faith & Credit – for more information on federal gun laws and how they may apply to you, call 1-800-903-0111 x 2.
- Local domestic violence organizations - see our Kentucky Advocates and Shelters page to find organizations in your area.
