Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 527.010 (2026)

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The following definitions apply in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Booby trap device" shall have the same meaning as set forth in KRS 237.030. (2) "Deface" means to remove, deface, cover, alter, or destroy the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing number or identification mark. (3) "Destructive device" shall have the same meaning as set forth in KRS 237.030. (4) "Firearm" means any weapon which will expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. (5) "Handgun" means any pistol or revolver originally designed to be fired by the use of a single hand, or any other firearm originally designed to be fired by the use of a single hand. Effective: July 15, 1994 History: Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 391, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1994. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 234, effective January 1, 1975.

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Cited in 13 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 1999–2024 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Jones, 283 S.W.3d 665 (Ky. 2009).

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Commonwealth v. Jones, 283 S.W.3d 665 (Ky. 2009). · cites it 8× “" KRS 527.010(4). At trial, the Commonwealth established that in 1995 Jones was convicted of first-degree criminal mischief, a class-D felony (KRS 512.”

Taylor v. Commonwealth, 995 S.W.2d 355 (Ky. 1999). · cites it 2× “Furthermore, conviction of this offense requires proof only that the weapon was a handgun, as defined in KRS 527.010(5), and that the defendant was under the age of eighteen at the time the handgun was possessed.”

Thacker v. Commonwealth, 194 S.W.3d 287 (Ky. 2006). · cites it 2× “KRS 527.010(4) sets forth the definition of "firearm" as "any weapon which will expel a projectile by the action of an explosion.”

Posey v. Commonwealth, 185 S.W.3d 170 (Ky. 2006). · cites it 2× “and has not: (a) been granted a full pardon.... (2) Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a Class D felony unless the firearm possessed is a handgun in which case it is a Class C felony.”

United States v. Edward Young, 766 F.3d 621 (6th Cir. 2014). · cites it 2× “See Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 527.010 , 527.040, 532.”

Johnson v. Commonwealth, 90 S.W.3d 39 (Ky. 2003). “” KRS 527.010(4). Thus, the shotgun, which was found in Walters’ home where Johnson resided, was direct proof of a violation of KRS 527.”

Campbell v. Commonwealth, 260 S.W.3d 792 (Ky. 2008). “Both KRS 527.010(4) (applicable to carrying concealed deadly weapons cases under KRS 527.”

Michael Davidson v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2019). · cites it 5× “”14 Davidson argues that the Commonwealth failed to produce any evidence that the firearm in question was “originally designed to be fired by the use of a single hand” because no one testified about the way it was originally designed.”

Sheard v. Novo Nordisk Inc. (W.D. Ky. 2022). · cites it 4× “” KRS § 527.010(4); see also KRS § 237.060(2) (same definition).”

Patrick Ormond v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 3× “A firearm is defined in KRS 527.010(4) as “any weapon which will expel a projectile by the action of an explosive,” and KRS 527.”

Anthony Webb v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 3× “KRS 527.010(4) defines a firearm as “any weapon which will expel a projectile by the action of an explosive.”

Dajuan Quarles v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 2× “A firearm is defined in KRS 527.010(4) as “any weapon which will expel a projectile by the action of an explosive,” and KRS 527.”

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— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 527.010(4) — 9 cases

Commonwealth v. Jones, 283 S.W.3d 665 (Ky. 2009). “" KRS 527.010(4). At trial, the Commonwealth established that in 1995 Jones was convicted of first-degree criminal mischief, a class-D felony (KRS 512.”

Thacker v. Commonwealth, 194 S.W.3d 287 (Ky. 2006). “KRS 527.010(4) sets forth the definition of "firearm" as "any weapon which will expel a projectile by the action of an explosion.”

Johnson v. Commonwealth, 90 S.W.3d 39 (Ky. 2003). “” KRS 527.010(4). Thus, the shotgun, which was found in Walters’ home where Johnson resided, was direct proof of a violation of KRS 527.”

Campbell v. Commonwealth, 260 S.W.3d 792 (Ky. 2008). “Both KRS 527.010(4) (applicable to carrying concealed deadly weapons cases under KRS 527.”

Sheard v. Novo Nordisk Inc. (W.D. Ky. 2022). “” KRS § 527.010(4); see also KRS § 237.060(2) (same definition).”

— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 527.010(5) — 7 cases

Taylor v. Commonwealth, 995 S.W.2d 355 (Ky. 1999). “Furthermore, conviction of this offense requires proof only that the weapon was a handgun, as defined in KRS 527.010(5), and that the defendant was under the age of eighteen at the time the handgun was possessed.”

Posey v. Commonwealth, 185 S.W.3d 170 (Ky. 2006). “and has not: (a) been granted a full pardon.... (2) Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a Class D felony unless the firearm possessed is a handgun in which case it is a Class C felony.”

Michael Davidson v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2019). “”14 Davidson argues that the Commonwealth failed to produce any evidence that the firearm in question was “originally designed to be fired by the use of a single hand” because no one testified about the way it was originally designed.”

Patrick Ormond v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2023). “A firearm is defined in KRS 527.010(4) as “any weapon which will expel a projectile by the action of an explosive,” and KRS 527.”

Dajuan Quarles v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “A firearm is defined in KRS 527.010(4) as “any weapon which will expel a projectile by the action of an explosive,” and KRS 527.”

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