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Concealed weapons

Senate urged to consider gun bill
Measure would allow concealed weapons on state campuses
By Scott Rothschild
March 21, 2012
The Kansas House on Wednesday tried to nudge the Senate to approve a bill that would allow people with concealed carry licenses to tote their weapons in some public buildings.
Gun falls out of Topeka man’s pants when security removes him from bar
By George Diepenbrock
10:30 a.m., March 16, 2012 Updated 02:32 p.m.
A 27-year-old Topeka man was arrested early Friday morning after a gun fell out of his pants while he was being removed by security from the 23rd Street Roadhouse, 1003 E. 23rd St.
House supports concealed carry in public buildings, but allows universities to opt out
By Scott Rothschild
March 9, 2012
Under House Bill 2353, people who have a concealed carry permit would be allowed to bring a gun into a state or city facility unless the building had adequate security measures, such as electronic screening equipment and guards, to ensure that no weapons could be brought in. Because of the additional security costs, many public buildings will have to allow concealed carry if the measure is enacted into law.
Brownback waiting to comment on concealed carry on campus proposal
By Scott Rothschild
February 16, 2012
Gov. Sam Brownback on Thursday declined to weigh in on a proposal that would allow concealed carry license holders to bring their guns on campuses and other public buildings.
Kansas Senate leader rejects bill to allow guns on college campuses
By Scott Rothschild
February 10, 2012
The Kansas Senate leader said Friday he had no interest in a bill that would allow concealed carry of weapons on college campuses.
Concealed carry on campuses approved by committee
By Scott Rothschild
February 8, 2012
House Bill 2353 is now headed to the full House for consideration with a recommendation for approval from the House Federal and State Affairs Committee.
Differences arise between legislators over school finance, voter registration
By Scott Rothschild
February 4, 2012
Douglas County legislators differed sharply over school finance, taxes, concealed carry and election law Saturday, mirroring the contentious debates dominating the 2012 legislative session.
Lawmakers won’t review concealed carry for blind
By Chad Lawhorn
February 1, 2012
A little-known provision in Kansas law that allows the blind and other people with serious physical infirmities to carry concealed weapons in public places likely will not get reviewed by state lawmakers this session.
Kansas now recognizes West Virginia gun permits
Associated Press
February 1, 2012
West Virginians with valid permits can now carry concealed handguns in Kansas.
Segdwick County official wants to allow concealed guns in public buildings
Associated Press
August 3, 2011
A Sedgwick County commissioner believes prohibitions against carrying concealed weapons in public buildings infringes on the rights of people with permits to carry the weapons and he wants the commission to change the rules.
Law loosening restrictions on concealed carry renewals remains unchanged
By Chad Lawhorn
June 7, 2011
A Kansas law that allows the blind and others with serious physical infirmities to carry concealed firearms in public places remains on the state’s books following the 2011 legislative session.
Kansas law change may allow even blind to carry concealed
By Chad Lawhorn
February 12, 2011
In the state of Kansas, to carry a concealed firearm you need a gun — preferably something that fits nice under your jacket, in your pocket or perhaps in your purse. You also need a license, the state’s seal of approval that you can hide a firearm on your person. What’s less clear is whether you need eyesight.
Kansas Rep. Forrest Knox plans to push bill to allow concealed carry of guns in public buildings
By Scott Rothschild
November 24, 2010
A legislator is re-loading his bill that would allow concealed carry of guns in public buildings, including those at Kansas University.
Statehouse Live: Parkinson says he signed concealed carry expansion to avoid veto showdowns over other issues
By Scott Rothschild
11:16 a.m., August 10, 2010 Updated 11:25 a.m.
During the last legislative session, lawmakers removed several of the reasons the Kansas Attorney General’s office could deny a concealed carry permit to an applicant.
Critics target concealed carry changes
By Chad Lawhorn
August 8, 2010
Perhaps you haven’t noticed, but there’s a gun battle going on in Kansas.

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