{"id":55683,"date":"2026-03-21T01:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T05:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wvih.com\/wp1\/?p=55683"},"modified":"2026-03-20T19:50:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T23:50:38","slug":"lawmakers-pass-new-concealed-carry-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wvih.com\/wp1\/index.php\/2026\/03\/21\/lawmakers-pass-new-concealed-carry-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawmakers Pass New Concealed Carry Bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22779\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wvih.com\/wp1\/index.php\/2019\/02\/15\/senate-passes-concealed-carry-bill\/conceal-carry-handgun\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wvih.com\/wp1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/conceal-carry-handgun.jpg?fit=810%2C455&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"810,455\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"conceal carry handgun\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" 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create new licensure for concealed carrying firearms and deadly weapons.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Under House Bill 312, those between 18 and 20-years-old could obtain a provisional license, as opposed to a standard license, which would allow them to conceal carry firearms, ammunition and other deadly weapons.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, people in Kentucky must be at least 21-years-old to receive a standard concealed carry license.<\/p>\n<p>According to the bill\u2019s language, those with provisional licenses may apply for a standard license once they are at least 21-years-old, by filling out a paper application with their county\u2019s sheriff\u2019s office, or an electronic application with Kentucky State Police.<\/p>\n<p>HB 312 passed the Senate 30-7 on Friday, March 20, having already passed the House 73-17.<\/p>\n<p>The bill is now set to head to Governor Andy Beshear\u2019s desk.<br \/>\nSource: wBKO<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kentucky General Assembly passed a 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