Tomorrow morning SB45, KSRA and NRA supported Constitutional Carry will have a Final Action vote on the floor of the Kansas State Senate! 

Authored by Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce, this bill recognizes Kansans' freedom to legally carry a  concealed firearm without the burdensome requirement of acquiring a Kansas concealed carry handgun license. This is a necessary update to concealed carry in Kansas, allowing law-abiding gun owners the ability to better protect themselves and their loved ones. In Kansas, It is already legal to carry a firearm openly, as long as the individual is not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm. However, under current law, if a firearm becomes covered by a coat or if a woman prefers to carry in her purse, he or she would need to possess a permit.

This permitless carry legislation gives Kansans freedom to choose the best method of carrying for them, based on their attire, gender and/or physical attributes. However, this legislation would also keep in place the current permitting system so that people who obtain a permit could still enjoy the reciprocity agreements that Kansas has with other states. 

It is critical that you call your Kansas State Senator and urge them to vote YES on SB45. If you do not know who your State Senator is or how to contact them you can use the tool at this link. Just put your address in the search box and then scroll down to the listings and look under the heading of "State" and then click on their name to get the contact info. You will see two names. The first name will be your State Senator.

If this bill passes it will then advance to the House Committee for a hearing.