Kentucky laws r/t open and concealed carry
I recently had a jealous ex stick a 40 cal in my face threatening to kill me. Even with a DVO against him I do not feel safe so I open carry when I feel comfortable. Problem is that I am not sure where I can or cannot carry. The only place I have carried is in my neighborhood (not the best part of town) when I am walking my dog, and at Wal Mart. Can anyone please tell me if I am able to carry at parks (where I take my kiddos a lot)??? And also, what places can I not carry... I know that court houses etc are off limits. I have not had any problems when I have carried, in fact I have had a handful of officers and sheriffs at my house to check on me and actually compliment me on the bravery of wearing my gun. I am sure that the color of it is what caught their eye : who would not love a pink and black gun haha. But if anyone can help, I surely would appreciate it! Thank you!
Trina, Here are the Kentucky laws about carrying weapons.
http://opencarry.org/ky.htmlI am assuming you already have your CCDW license, since you are "packing" already. You're "Ex" is guilty of brandishing a firearm if he pointed a .40 Cal at you when he had no fear for his life or property. That, alone, should get his license (if he even has one) suspended and/or get him some time in the "Graybar Hotel". BTW your choice of weapon is perfect, IF you have the ability and the "cajones" to pull that trigger to protect yourself. You obviously wanting to protect yourself and remember, that DVO is just a piece of paper and it won't stop a bullet. Bottom line is the police can't protect you if they are not there when you need them. They are outnumbered by the criminals, they are outgunned by the criminals, and they aren't psychics who know ahead of time where to be to stop a crime from happening.
YOU are the first line of your own defense. Take your weapon to a firing range, learn how to use it, clean it, load it, and
WHEN to do all of those things.
I hope this helps, good luck.
Boomer