What we know about Kentucky's gun laws after Louisville shootingKentucky is one of 26 states that allow for permitless carry of firearms for eligible adults. The state passed a law in 2019 that removed the provisions that mandated state gun owners pass a background check if they were going to going to conceal carry their weapon. MORE: Louisville shooting live updatesAside from federal laws that prohibit gun purchases by people with convicted felonies, there are no Kentucky laws that prohibit gun purchases to state residents who have mental health disorders, violent misdemeanor convictions, domestic abuse-related restraining orders, or anyone with substance abuse disorders. Schools, government buildings, courthouses, police stations and any place that serves alcohol are gun-free locations in the state, according to Kentucky law. What we know about Kentucky's gun laws after Louisville shooting originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News April 11, 2023 08:21 UTC