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Sale of Firearms-Kentucky

Gun law in the United States is defined by a number of state and federal statutes.  Sale or delivery of firearms is restricted in Kentucky like any other U.S. state.  In almost all the states of the US, an importer, manufacturer, dealer or collector shall be licensed under the federal gun control act of 1968 to be a lawful seller.

When an agency of Kentucky state government or a public university safety and security department organized pursuant to KRS 164.950 disposes of firearms or ammunition owned by that agency, the disposition should be by:

  • Public auction to persons who are eligible under federal law to purchase the type of firearm or ammunition;
  • Trade to the federally licensed firearms dealer providing new firearms or ammunition to the agency;
  • Transfer to another government agency or government-operated museum in Kentucky for official use or display; or
  • Sale to a retiring employee as authorized by law.

If the firearms or ammunition are sold, the proceeds of the sale shall be utilized solely for the purchase of body armor meeting or exceeding National Institute of Justice standards, firearms, ammunition, or range facilities, or a combination thereof, by the agency of government.[i]


[i] KRS § 65.041


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