Posted March 13, 2019 11:00 am by Comments

By Tom Knighton

The state of Kentucky formally joins the ranks of states who recognize one very simple fact. They understand that criminals are going to carry guns no matter what, so infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens makes no sense whatsoever.

In other words, they’re a constitutional carry state now.

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin signed a bill to change gun laws in the Commonwealth.

Bevin signed the NRA-backed measure, Senate Bill 150, into law Monday. It allows anyone who is legally allowed to own a gun, and is at least 21-years-old, to carry a concealed weapon without a permit in the state of Kentucky.

Supporters said the bill reinforces Kentuckians’ constitutional rights to bear arms. Critics have voiced concerns about safety and lack of training.

It should be noted that a number of states lack a training requirement and haven’t had one for decades. You know what they don’t have? A whole lot of unjustified shootings.

Among the first to congratulate the Blue Grass State was the Gun Owners of America who sent out a press release:

GOA Welcomes Kentucky to the Constitutional Carry Club!

Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) today congratulated the people of Kentucky, after Gov. Matt …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms

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