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Are Airguns Legal in Kentucky?
Yes. Airguns are legal here for adults.
No meaningful state or national barrier for adult buyers, though local rules can still apply.
Tier 4 — Permissive
No meaningful state-level barrier for adult buyers. Local rules may still apply.
KY
The picture at a glance
Each measure below scores how restrictive Kentucky is on that part of owning or transferring an airgun, from permissive (green) to firearm-level (red).
ClassificationNot a firearm
Age ruleNo state rule
PossessionFree for adults
Transfer / saleNo state process
TransportNo state rule
PreemptionPartial preemption
The rules in detail
Classification
Not a firearm
Not a firearm under state law.
Age rule
No state rule
No specific state-level airgun age rule.
Possession
Free for adults
Lawful for adults.
Transfer / sale
No state process
No state-imposed transfer process.
Transport
No state rule
No state-specific transport rules.
Preemption
Partial preemption
Standard firearms preemption.
Hunting with an airgun
Small-game allowance verified
Deer
Unresolved / not addressed
Unresolved (state requires .35 cal min for big game per multi-source review)
Turkey
Unresolved / not addressed
Unresolved
Small game
Explicitly allowed
Allowed for rabbit and squirrel
Predators
Unresolved / not addressed
Unresolved
Other big game
Unresolved / not addressed
Unresolved
This is a plain-language summary compiled from primary statutes and official guidance, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules vary, so verify the current rules with the relevant authority before buying, selling, or hunting.