On Friday, March 13, at 9:00 a.m. in room 346-S, the House Committee on Federal and State Affairs will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 45, NRA-backed permitless carry legislation. Please consider attending this hearing and showing your strong support for this important reform to Kansas concealed carry statutes.
Authored by Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce (R-34), SB 45 recognizes Kansans’ freedom to legally carry a concealed firearm without the burdensome requirement of acquiring a Kansas concealed carry handgun license (CCHL). SB 45 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 a firearm for self-protection in her purse, he or she would need to possess a CCHL.
This legislation gives Kansans the 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 and their NICS exemption when purchasing a new firearm.
If you are able, please attend Friday’s hearing to support SB 45. If you cannot attend, please use the contact information provided below to call and email members of the House Committee on Federal and State Affairs and urge them to vote for this important measure.
House Committee on Federal and State Affairs:
Representative Steve Brunk (R-85), Chairman
Phone: 316-744-1547"
Email: steve.brunk@house.ks.gov
Representative Travis Couture-Lovelady (R-110), Vice Chairman
Phone: 785 296-4683
Email: travis.couture-lovelady@house.ks.gov
Representative Annie Tietze (D-53), Ranking Minority Member
Phone: 785 296-7668
Email: annie.tietze@house.ks.gov
Representative Steven Becker (R-104)
Phone: 785 296-7196
Email: steven.becker@house.ks.gov
Representative John Bradford (R-40)
Phone: 785 296-7653
Email: john.bradford@house.ks.gov
Representative Stephanie Clayton (R-19)
Phone: 785 296-7548
Email: stephanie.clayton@house.ks.gov
Representative Susan Concannon (R-107)
Phone: 785 296-7677
Email: susan.concannon@house.ks.gov
Representative Bud Estes (R-119)
Phone: 785-296-6287
Email: bud.estes@house.ks.gov
Representative John Ewy (R-117)
Phone: 785 296-7105
Email: john.ewy@house.ks.gov
Representative Lane Hemsley (R-56)
Phone: 785 817-7533
Email: lane.hemsley@house.ks.gov
Representative Broderick Henderson (D-35)
Phone: 785 296-7697
Email: broderick.henderson@house.ks.gov
Representative Brett Hildabrand (R-17)
Phone: 785 296-7331
Email: brett.hildabrand@house.ks.gov
Representative Don Hineman (R-118)
Phone: 785 296-7636
Email: don.hineman@house.ks.gov
Representative Michael Houser (R-1)
Phone: 785 296-7679
Email: michael.houser@house.ks.gov
Representative Dick Jones (R-52)
Phone: 785-296-7483
Email: dick.jones@house.ks.gov
Representative Nancy Lusk (D-22)
Phone: 785 296-7651
Email: nancy.lusk@house.ks.gov
Representative Janice Pauls (R-102)
Phone: 785 296-7688
Email: jan.pauls@house.ks.gov
Representative Marty Read (R-4)
Phone: 785 296-7644
Email: marty.read@house.ks.gov
Representative Joseph Scapa (R-88)
Phone: 785-296-7682
Email: joseph.scapa@house.ks.gov
Representative James Todd (R-29)
Phone: 785 296-7695
Email: james.todd@house.ks.gov
Representative Kristey Williams (R-77)
Phone: 785-296-3971
Email: kristey.williams@house.ks.gov
Representative John Wilson (D-10)
Phone: 785 296-7652
Email: john.wilson@house.ks.gov
Representative Valdenia Winn (D-34)
Phone: 785 296-7657
Email: valdenia.winn@house.ks.gov
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