KRS 218A.992: Enhancement of penalty when in possession of a firearm at the time of

commission of offense.

(1) Other provisions of law notwithstanding, any person who is convicted of any

violation of this chapter who, at the time of the commission of the offense a nd in

furtherance of the offense, was in possession of a firearm, shall:

(a) Be penalized one (1) class more severely than provided in the penalty

provision pertaining to that offense if it is a felony; or

(b) Be penalized as a Class D felon if the offense would otherwise be a

misdemeanor.

(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a violation of KRS 218A.210,

218A.1450, 218A.1451, or 218A.1452.