gun laws

US Attorney Prepared To Go To Court Over Kansas' New Gun Law

Carla Eckels and Associated Press — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:48:23 +0000

On April 26, US Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to Gov. Sam Brownback that states the new Kansas law attempting to block federal regulation of some guns is unconstitutional. That new law took effect April 25, just one day earlier.

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Applications For Concealed-Carry Permits On Rise In Kansas

Associated Press — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:38:56 +0000

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says his office is working overtime to keep up with the influx of applications for concealed-carry permits.

Schmidt's office received almost 3,500 in April, making it the third-highest month since the state's licensing program began in 2007.

The office also received a record 4,072 applications in March for the licenses.

Schmidt says his office has been criticized for not processing applications within the legal maximum of 90 days.

Richard Crowson: Dog Therapy

Richard Crowson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:00:00 +0000

I was considering the paranoid, fearful actions of our oh-so-very-conservative legislature yesterday, and I’m afraid I uttered an unmentionable word out loud. Our Airedale Lucy came bounding into my office to comfort me.

A Smorgasbord Of Gun Bills Up For Vote In Kansas House

Associated Press — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:16:27 +0000

The Kansas House is preparing to vote on three proposals to change state gun regulations.

Bill Allowing Concealed Guns In Public Buildings Advances

Stephen Koranda — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:40:42 +0000

A Kansas legislative committee has advanced a bill that would expand the number of public buildings in which concealed weapons are allowed.

New Bill Says Guns Made, Sold in Kansas Not Subject To Federal Rules

Kate Clause and Associated Press — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:15:32 +0000

Gun rights advocates in Kansas want lawmakers to counter any moves by the federal government to restrict access to firearms.

Advocates traveled to Topeka Tuesday to hear the House and Federal State Affairs Committee consider a bill that aims to protect gun rights in Kansas.

Bill Would Bar Enforcement Of Federal Gun Laws In Kansas

Kansas Public Radio — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:35:29 +0000

Kansas Lawmakers considered a series of bills aimed at protecting gun rights Thursday.

One measure would ban local governments from passing laws that restrict the open carry of firearms. Another bill bars the enforcement of federal gun laws in Kansas.

Top Morning News 2.08.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:34:33 +0000

Series of gun law bills proposed in Kansas House; Pitt State students oppose concealed carry on campus; New Kansas arts agency accepting grant applications; Gov requests hold on school funding suit.

Bill Would Bar Enforcement Of Federal Gun Laws In Kansas

State Lawmakers are considering a series of bills aimed at protecting gun rights.

One measure would ban local governments from passing laws that restrict the open carry of firearms.

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Should KS Drop Antique Guns From State Definition of 'Firearms?'

Associated Press — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:25:10 +0000

Not everyone's happy with a proposal to drop antique guns from the definition of firearms, as part of a bill to change Kansas' firearms regulations. Assistant attorney general C.W. Klebe discussed the proposed changes Wednesday before a Senate committee.

Richard Crowson: Regulations!

Richard Crowson — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Whew! Sorry, folks, I almost didn’t make it here to the KMUW studio this morning to do my commentary. I was on time when I left my home but as I was going up Hillside my horse stumbled badly and I fell out of the saddle. He had a considerable limp after that so we slowed down and I just now tied him up to the hitching post out front where the KMUW parking lot used to be.