Kansas: Permitless Carry Legislation Introduced

Today, a bill recognizing Kansans' freedom to legally carry a concealed firearm without the burdensome requirement of acquiring a Kansas concealed carry handgun license (CCHL) was introduced in the Kansas Senate.  Authored by Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce (R-34), Senate Bill 45 is an important fix to current Kansas law and has already received 26 cosponsors. 

SB 45 is a necessary update to concealed carry in Kansas, allowing law-abiding gun owners the ability to 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 a firearm for self-protection in her purse, one would need to possess a CCHL.

This permitless carry legislation gives Kansans the freedom to choose the best method of carrying for them, based on their attire, gender and/or physical attributes.  SB 45 is an important pro-gun reform that deserves your support, and your NRA-ILA will keep you updated as this legislation is assigned to committee and moves through the legislative process.  In the meantime, please use the contact information provided below to thank Senator Terry Bruce as well as the other 25 cosponsors for their work advancing your Right to Keep and Bear Arms.

SB 45 Cosponsors:

Senator Terry Bruce (R-34)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-2497

Senator Steve Abrams (R-32)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7381

Senator Tom Arpke (R-24)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7369

Senator Molly Baumgardner (R-37)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7368 

Senator Elaine Bowers (R-36)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7389

Senator Les Donovan (R-27)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7385

Senator Steve Fitzgerald (R-5)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7357

Senator Mitch Holmes (R-33),
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7667 

Senator Laura Kelly (D-18)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7365

Senator Dan Kerschen (R-26)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7353 

Senator Forrest Knox (R-14)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7678

Senator Jake LaTurner (R-13)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7370

Senator Jeff Longbine (R-17)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7384

Senator Garrett Love (R-38)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7359 

Senator Julia Lynn (R-9)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7382

Senator Ty Masterson (R-16)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7388

Senator Michael O’Donnell (R-25)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7391

Senator Rob Olson (R-23)
Email: [email protected]
Phone:  (785) 296-7358

Senator Ralph Ostmeyer (R-40)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7399

Senator Mike Petersen (R-28)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7355

Senator Mary Pilcher-Cook (R-10)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7362

Senator Larry Powell (R-39)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7694

Senator Dennis Pyle (R-1)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7379

Senator Greg Smith (R-21)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7367

Senator Caryn Tyson (R-12)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-6838

Senator Rick Wilborn (R-35)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 296-7354