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Rep. Savannah Maddox, a Republican from Dry Ridge, presents her legislation to allow 18, 19 and 20 year old Kentuckians to get provisional conceal carry licenses in a Senate committee. She's joined by GOP Sen. Aaron Reed, who has carried similar legislation before.
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18-year-old Kentuckians could carry concealed guns under bill moving toward final passage
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A Kentucky Senate committee has approved a bill allowing 18- to 20-year-olds to carry concealed firearms with provisional licenses.
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