KRS 527.020(8) states in part that:
"A loaded or unloaded firearm or other deadly weapon shall not be deemed concealed on or about the person if it is located in any enclosed container, compartment, or storage space installed as original equipment in a motor vehicle by its manufacturer, including but not limited to a glove compartment, center console, or seat pocket, regardless of whether said enclosed container, storage space, or compartment is locked, unlocked, or does not have a locking mechanism. No person or organization, public or private, shall prohibit a person from keeping a loaded or unloaded firearm or ammunition, or both, or other deadly weapon in a vehicle in accordance with the provisions of this subsection.
KRS:237.106
Right of employees and other persons to possess firearms in vehicle
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Employer liable for denying right
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Exceptions.
(1)
No person, including but not limited to an employer, who is the owner, lessee, or
occupant of real property shall prohibit any person who is legally entitled to possess
a firearm from possessing a firearm, part of a firearm, ammunition, or ammunition
component in a vehicle on the property.
(2)
A person, including but not limited to an employer, who owns, leases, or otherwise
occupies real property may prevent a person who is prohibited by state or federal
law from possessing a firearm or ammunition from possessing a firearm or
ammunition on the property.
(3)
A firearm may be removed from the vehicle or handled in the case of self
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defense,defense of another, defense of property, or as authorized by the owner, lessee, or
occupant of the property.
(4)
An employer that fires, disciplines, demotes, or otherwise punishes an employee
who is lawfully exercising a right guaranteed by this section and who is engaging in
conduct in compliance with this statute shall be liable in civil damages. An
employee may seek and the court shall grant an injunction against an employer who
is violating the provisions of this section when it is found that the employee is in
compliance with the provisions of this section.
(5)
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any real property:
(a)
Owned, leased, or occupied by the United States government, upon which the
possession or carrying of firearms is prohi
bited or controlled;
(b)
Of a detention facility as defined in KRS 520.010; or
(c)
Where a section of the Kentucky Revised Statutes specifically prohibits
possession or carrying of firearms on the property.
Effective:
July 12, 2006
History:
Created 2006 Ky
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KRS 527.070 (SNIP)
Unlawful possession of a weapon on school property
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Posting of sign
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Exemptions.
(1)
A person is guilty of unlawful possession of a weapon on school property when he
knowingly deposits, possesses, or carries, whether openly or concealed, for
purposes o
ther than instructional or school
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sanctioned ceremonial purposes, or the
purposes permitted in subsection (3) of this section, any firearm or other deadly
weapon, destructive device, or booby trap device in any public or private school
building or bus, on
any public or private school campus, grounds, recreation area,
athletic field, or any other property owned, used, or operated by any board of
education, school, board of trustees, regents, or directors for the administration of
any public or private educat
ional institution. The provisions of this section shall not
apply to institutions of postsecondary or higher education.
(2)
Each chief administrator of a public or private school shall display about the school
in prominent locations, including, but not lim
ited to, sports arenas, gymnasiums,
stadiums, and cafeterias, a sign at least six (6) inches high and fourteen (14) inches
wide stating:
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY IN KENTUCKY IS A FELONY PUNISHABLE
BY A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) YEARS IN
PRISON AND A
TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR ($10,000) FINE.
Failure to post the sign shall not relieve any person of liability under this section.
(3)
The provisions of this section prohibiting the unlawful possession of a weapon on
school property shall not apply
to:
(a)
An adult who possesses a firearm, if the firearm is contained within a vehicle
operated by the adult and is not removed from the vehicle, except for a
purpose permitted herein, or brandished by the adult, or by any other person
acting with expressed or implied consent of the adult, while the vehicle is on
school property;
(b)
Any pupils who are members of the reserve officers training corps or pupils
enrolled in a course of instruction or members of a school club or team, to the
extent they are required to carry arms or weapons in the discharge of their
official class or team duties;
(c)
Any peace officer or police officer authorized to carry a concealed weapon
pursuant to KRS 527.020;
(d)
Persons employed by the Armed Forces of the United States or
members of
the National Guard or militia when required in the discharge of their official
duties to carry arms or weapons;
(e)
Civil officers of the United States in the discharge of their official duties.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as to a
llow any person to carry a
concealed weapon into a public or private elementary or secondary school
building
. Acts ch.
240, sec.
8, effective July 12, 200
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"MY Advice" is to cut/copy paste the above in a word processor and print a couple copies to keep in your vehicle "just in case" then don't tell ANYONE you have a weapon in your vehicle