“Yes, I do. I'm a member of the NRA, and I think the right to carry prevents crime. I'd like to be able to protect myself if someone is trying to kill me.”

— Amanda Harris, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“No. There are too many guns on the street already. We need to do something about the guns that are already out there.”

— Sandra Benedict, administration specialist, Tonganoxie

“I have read that in states that have passed such laws, the murder rate has gone down. So I would lean toward yes, but it wouldn't break my heart if it didn't pass.”

— Mike Elder, retired, Lawrence

“Absolutely not. It would make Kansas much less safe.”

— Mickey Cesar, writer, Lawrence