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Guns on School Grounds

KRS 527.070 — a Class D felony, with an exception for a gun that stays in an adult's vehicle

Knowingly possessing or carrying a firearm or other deadly weapon, openly or concealed, in a public or private school building or bus, or on school grounds, fields or other school property, is unlawful possession of a weapon on school property. The section does not reach colleges and universities.

  • KRS 527.070
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  • An adult who is not a secondary school pupil may have a firearm in a vehicle the adult is driving, if it stays in the vehicle and is not brandished.
  • Students in ROTC, a course, a club or a team are excepted as far as their duties require.
  • KRS 527.070

Unlawful possession of a weapon on school property is a Class D felony.

  • KRS 527.070
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  1. KRS 527.070 — Unlawful possession of a weapon on school property -- Posting of sign -- Exemptions

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Kentucky attorney.

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