New Bill coming into Kentucky's legislature

[Kentucky_Rifleman]

Independent representative Mike Harmon (who plans to run for governor in the next election) is introducing legislation that will eliminate all licensing requirements for concealed carry - no permit, no classes, no training.

If you can legally own a firearm, you can carry concealed (or open - which we've always had).

Harmon's interview on WVLK this morning was impressive. He's amazingly articulate, and deeply committed to improving the 2A liberties of Kentuckians.

KR

 

[sansone]

FL is also trying to soften some carry restrictions. Currently bill#0234 is on the table in the state senate

 

[hirundo82]

Would the proposed change leave an optional permit for reciprocity purposes like Alaska and Arizona do?

 

[sansone]

currently FL respects out-of-state CC permits. I believe the current State senate bill addresses concerns over Legal gun-toters locking their firearms in the trunk of their car at "theme parks" among other issues. The op speaks of Kentucky so this may be off-topic

 

[Kentucky_Rifleman]

Would the proposed change leave an optional permit for reciprocity purposes like Alaska and Arizona do?

As I understand it, yes. It would also maintain optional permits for the purpose of eliminating NICS checks (my favorite thing about holding a CCW).

KR

 

[SammyIamToday]

Did you happen to see a bill number (maybe too soon for that yet?)? I'll go try to dig this up in local news and contact my General Assembly folks later on once this gets started.

 

[Slotback]

That is very interesting.

 

[Kentucky_Rifleman]

Did you happen to see a bill number (maybe too soon for that yet?)? I'll go try to dig this up in local news and contact my General Assembly folks later on once this gets started.

This is from the Kentucky Legislature's Website HERE

BR 165 - Representative Mike Harmon (12/16/10)

AN ACT relating to deadly weapons.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to permit persons over 21 who are not prohibited from possessing firearms to carry firearms openly or concealed and, specify permitted locations; amend KRS 527.020 relating to carrying concealed deadly weapons to eliminate the crime of carrying a concealed deadly weapon and, specify conditions for a peace officer carrying concealed deadly weapon; amend KRS 527.040 relating to possession of firearm or handgun by a convicted felon to update a federal agency reference and make a technical change; amend KRS 150.172 relating to hunting to permit carrying openly or concealed firearm for self-defense while hunting; amend KRS 237.102 to prohibit banning of possession or carrying of firearms during a disaster; amend KRS 237.106 relating to possession of firearms in vehicles to expand right to sue for violation of rights and, add a reference to elementary and secondary schools in exemptions.

(Prefiled by the sponsor(s).)

Hooray for Kentucky!!!

Looking at the other bills Mr. Harmon is sponsoring, I am suddenly becoming a fan.

KR

 

[esquare]

Anyone have a link to the interview? I'd love to hear what he said.