Recent changes to the Kentucky Revised Statutes allow certain active and separated military folks to obtain their CCDW without attending the tortuous 8 hour class that everyone else must attend. since I live about 3 miles from Ft Campbell with over 30,000 active duty soldiers and probably a greater number of retirees I'm really in the heart of the affected population in Kentucky. Every time I get an inquiry on my website or a call I make sure to point this out. Since most folks not near an installation who may qualify are going to be dealing with Sheriff Offices that haven't dealt with the new law much here is the scoop. This is a straight from the horses mouth explanation based on conversations with the nice ladies that process all of my applicants.

The list of acceptable documentation is:
¦Department of Defense Form DD 2586;
¦Department of Defense Form DD 214;
¦Coast Guard Form CG 3029;
¦Department of the Army Form DA 88-R;
¦Department of the Army Form DA 5704-R;
¦Department of the Navy Form OPNAV 3591-1; or
¦Department of the Air Force Form AF 522.

The key to success here is that if it isn't a Range Qualification Record (like a DA 88-R, for example) it MUST have 4 hours of handgun training or qualification listed on it. If you show up with your DD214 and it isn't annotated the application will be rejected.

If the service member is current or prior military law enforcement the appropriate documentation must be provided.

There is a provision for a notarized affidavit to be submitted in lieu of documentation. This form is provided by the KSP and the applicant must contact them to obtain it.

As you can see it isn't as simple as "I was in the army and don't have to take a class". I'd venture a guess that lots of folks don't qualify simply based on what their assigned weapon is. I doubt most cooks, clerks, and trumpet players have ever qualified with an M9.

I kind of agree with you. The only thing this does is save a small part of our population $65 and 8 hours of their lives.But its better than nothing.

My business website.

The State still wants $60 for the license. She'll need proof of graduating a law enforcement officer certification class to submit the application. I don't know about LEOSA other than the range availability requirements.

I agree. They should be required to watch that wonderful video and at least get a little info on Kentucky laws. They are, however, supposed to receive a handout. I'm assuming its the one on the DOCJT's website.