Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Jefferson County. Louisville, Kentucky's largest city, thrives on logistics, bourbon, and healthcare, anchored by the UPS Worldport hub. Known for its historic neighborhoods and proximity to the Ohio River, orders ship to FFL dealers throughout the area.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Kentucky law allows.
Kentucky does not require a purchase permit, registration, or waiting period for firearms. Dealer sales involve ATF Form 4473 and a NICS check. Federal age limits apply: 21 for handguns and 18 for long guns. Online orders are shipped to the Kentucky FFL dealer you select.
Dealers in these communities all work for Louisville-area buyers:
Kentucky permits concealed carry without a license for adults 21 and older who are legally allowed to own a firearm. The optional CCDW license, issued by the Kentucky State Police through the Jefferson County Sheriff, aids in reciprocity. Carry is restricted on posted private property and certain government buildings.
Kentucky's 2026-27 modern gun deer season runs from November 14 to 29, 2026, following archery season which opens in early September. Muzzleloader season occurs in October and December. Rifles, handguns, shotguns, and muzzleloaders are legal during modern gun season, with bag limits based on county zones.
Jefferson County is in Deer Zone 1, the state's most generous antlerless zone, though hunting primarily occurs on private land in the eastern and southwestern edges. Nearby public ranges include Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area and Taylorsville Lake Wildlife Management Area.
Cherokee Park, the Parklands of Floyds Fork, and Jefferson Memorial Forest offer ample green space for outdoor enthusiasts. Fort Knox and its training ranges are a short drive southwest.
Public ranges on the city pages are those run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Fees, license requirements and hours are set by the agency and change with the seasons.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Shively, Louisville or anywhere in Jefferson County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No, for eligible adults 21 and older. The CCDW license is optional.
November 14 to 29, 2026.
Yes. An annual or one-day shooting range permit is required on department ranges.
Indoor commercial ranges are the usual answer in a metro; the city page lists the nearest public range run by the state agency if one is within reach.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Jefferson County Sheriff (CCDW issued by Kentucky State Police) or a local attorney about your own situation.