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07-03-2025
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Bill lowering the age to carry a concealed weapon in Kentucky moves forward
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — A bill that would lower the age for carrying a concealed weapon in Kentucky without a permit is moving forward after a vote on Thursday. The Kentucky Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill on Thursday afternoon, which would lower the age from 21 to 18. 2 charged for allegedly taking photo with gun at Kentucky high school 'At 18 years old, a Kentuckian is legally an adult. They can vote, sign contracts, marry, be tried as an adult in court, and most importantly, serve in the United States military,' said Sen. Aaron Reed, R-Shelbyville, who introduced SB 75. 'We trust them to carry a rifle on the battlefield to defend our freedoms, yet we deny them the right to carry a concealed weapon for self-defense at home. This is an unjust double standard that must be corrected.' Federal law sets the concealed carry age at 18, along with 18 other states. Parents of children who threaten Kentucky schools would be fined if House bill passes Bill lowering the age to carry a concealed weapon in Kentucky moves forward Kentucky bill to increase toughness on repeated protection order violators advances in senate Opponents of the bill argued that adults from 18 to 20 years of age should be required to go through gun safety training before being allowed to carry one without a permit. The bill still needs full approval from the Kentucky Senate before it can move to the House of Representatives for debate. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-03-2025
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Kentucky bill to increase toughness on repeated protection order violators advances in senate
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Thursday was an emotional time for members of the Kentucky Senate Judiciary Committee who voted on a bill to get tougher on those who violate emergency protective orders (EPOs) in Kentucky. Mary Ann Pratt told her story on Thursday in support of a bill that would escalate the third conviction of violating an EPO from a misdemeanor to a class D felony. Bill giving schools time to make up for lost days gets approval despite changes: Here's what lawmakers added Pratt told the committee about numerous attacks as well as threats she was subjected to from her husband since late 2022. 'How many times do I have to go through this?' Pratt asked. 'I'll worry when he gets out. What's it going to be? Is it going to be just a little? I'm posting. I love you a post, or is it going to be 'I'm going to kill you.'' Read more of the latest Kentucky news The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill on Thursday. It is now on its way to the full Kentucky Senate for debate. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
