Bill to lower minimum concealed carry age draws debate as youth violence continues

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A bill headed to Governor Beshear’s desk would lower Kentucky’s concealed carry age from 21 to 18, drawing mixed reactions even from those in the firearms industry.

House Bill 312 is under scrutiny following a triple shooting Wednesday evening that killed two people in the Algonquin neighborhood. Police say the murder suspect is a 13-year-old boy.

Joe Jarles owns Everything Concealed Carry in Jeffersontown. He sees the logic behind the change but has reservations…

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