Comments on: Kentucky Carry, Part II

By: Bitter

Bitter — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:23:41 +0000

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By: The Duck

The Duck — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:38:01 +0000

From the NRA Annual Meeting site

Kentucky recognizes valid concealed carry permits from all states. Permits must be carried on your person and shown to law enforcement upon request.

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By: GreatBlueWhale

GreatBlueWhale — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:01:49 +0000

Thanks for the clarification, Charles. That one got by me.

By: Charles Riggs

Charles Riggs — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:32:33 +0000

I read what Great Blue Whale had written about CCDW in Ky. I quote in part below -

“If you patronize establishments serving adult beverages, you need toread this. You may not carry a loaded concealed firearm in a bar. This may also apply to some restaurants which sell liquor or wine by the drink. In addition to any criminal charges which may ensue, you will lose your firearm if found guilty of violating this law.”

And I offer these corrections -
You may not carry a firearm into a bar concealed OR loaded. If you have a firearm in a bar, it must be open to view and unloaded. A bar is a place where they are primarily involved in the sale of alcohol by the drink for consumption on the premises. This does not apply to a liquor store or a convenience store where they sell beer.
Pertaining to restaurants and other places that sell drinks and food: if the establishment derives more than 50% of its income from the sale of food, and seats more than 100 people, then you may carry a concealed and loaded firearm in that establishment IF you are a concealed carry permit holder. This applies to anyone with a permit, from any state.
So if you go into a bar, even if you eat a sandwich while you’re there, the gun must be unloaded and open to view.
If you’re in Applebee’s or another such establishment or restaurant then you can carry both loaded and concealed, even though they serve alcohol, IF you have a permit.
Aside from that minor quibble the rest of the info is on the money and very useful. I offer the correction so that folks won’t be put off from going to restaurants while carrying if that restaurant sells alcohol - Chaz

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