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June 28, 2009, 06:20 PM | #1 |
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Kentucky open carry question
Long story short, the CC instructor told the class today that open carry in a vehicle is illegal without a CC permit, even if the gun is in plain sight on the dash, seat or between the console and seat. He pointed out the recent 'glovebox' allowance is for that purpose. He also said people in the past have been convicted of concealing a deadly weapon without a permit for leaving their gun on the seat.
Before I contact higher authority, can someone confirm/deny this? |
June 28, 2009, 08:52 PM | #2 | |
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June 28, 2009, 09:40 PM | #3 | |
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To be on the safe side, while all your paperwork and everything for your CCDW is being processed , you could - open carry while on foot, when you get in your car, put it in the glove compartment. When you get where you are going, put your gun back on, etc.
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June 29, 2009, 10:03 AM | #4 | |
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The law in question is:
http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/527-00/020.PDF subsection (8). Subsection (8) contains NO REQUIREMENTS. It only contains an EXCEPTION to concealed carry without a license. Quote:
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June 30, 2009, 03:10 PM | #5 |
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Thanks guys, I figured as much.
I contacted the KY State Police CCDW issuing authority today. He said the weapon can be openly visible on the seat, dash, back seat or back window (rifle/shotgun) provided nothing is partially covering it up. It cannot be stuffed between the center console and seat, for example. He also said holstered on your person could be a grey area as it's not visible to an LEO performing a traffic stop. Ironically the first person I called wasn't sure and talked with a trooper. He initially said the same thing, but when I pointed out what the instructor said he stated to just follow his teachings. |
June 30, 2009, 03:39 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the update Chris.
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