Skip to content
Back to map
Kentucky state outline

Kentucky

At a Glance

Kentucky

Kentucky’s gun laws are among the worst in the country, and the state’s gun death rate is above the national average. Kentucky has none of the foundational policies in place—after legislators repealed its concealed carry permitting requirement in 2019.

880 In an average year, 880 people die by guns in Kentucky. More at EveryStat.
#37 in the country in Everytown's Gun Law Rankings. (Same as last year). See why.

The Latest

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Pamela Goodwine Wins Kentucky Supreme Court Seat

Read More

Victories