The first thing you need to do is find a certified Kentucky CCDW instructor and take a required training class. A good place to start with that is a gun shop, as most of them either offer the classes or know exactly where to point you. I'm pretty sure that Open Range up in Crestwood holds classes, for example.

You'll spend a few hours taking a class....watching videos, listening to an instructor, and taking a written test. Then you will be required to shoot a man-sized target at 7 yards and get a passing score. (I can't remember what that required score is exactly, but it's so many shots anywhere in the black out of so many attempts.) Let's put it this way - If you can't pass the shooting portion, you don't need to carry a firearm. (It's really easy.)

Once you get your certificate from passing the course, you will take it to your Sheriff and apply for your permit. They will do background checks, look for unpaid child support, etc. If all of that clears, you'll have your permit. Take a few weeks to get it back.

Good luck!