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Judiciary committee advances bill to lower concealed-carry age from 21 to 18
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee reported Senate Bill 75 favorably after testimony for and against lowering Kentucky—s concealed-carry age to 18, with public witnesses and several senators outlining concerns about youth training and public safety.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday voted to report Senate Bill 75 favorably, a measure that would lower Kentucky—s concealed-carry age from 21 to 18.
Senator Aaron Reed, the bill—s sponsor, told the committee the bill —seeks to restore equality for all legal adults in Kentucky by lowering the concealed carry age from 21 to 18 years old.— He argued 18-year-olds are adults under state and federal law and should have the same right to carry for self-defense.
The bill drew supporters who said the change would align concealed-carry rules with other adult responsibilities. Taylor McKee of the National Rifle Association said: —Young adults 18 to 20 are…
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