Open-carry firearms now allowed in Ky. city facilities
Don't know if it only applies to Kentucky residents.
Firearms that are openly displayed can now be carried into facilities that are owned by municipalities.
The Courier-Journal reports that a revision to state law approved last year by legislators is now subject to enforcement. The change specifies that "local governments can't regulate firearms."
That means people can openly carry the weapons into facilities that are owned by municipalities, such as libraries, parks, the zoo and city halls. Local governments can ban concealed weapons under another state law.
Guns are banned in some facilities under state law, such as schools, jails and prisons. In addition, private businesses can still ban firearms.
The measure has caused consternation in some areas.
The Courier-Journal reports that a revision to state law approved last year by legislators is now subject to enforcement. The change specifies that "local governments can't regulate firearms."
That means people can openly carry the weapons into facilities that are owned by municipalities, such as libraries, parks, the zoo and city halls. Local governments can ban concealed weapons under another state law.
Guns are banned in some facilities under state law, such as schools, jails and prisons. In addition, private businesses can still ban firearms.
The measure has caused consternation in some areas.
Don't know if it only applies to Kentucky residents.
