Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass with amendment a bill that establishes concealed carry permit reciprocity.

Highlights:

• Specifies that a valid license to carry a concealed weapon issued by another jurisdiction or state will be recognized by the state while the holder is not a resident of Kansas (Sec.1).

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes individuals aged 18 to 20 to carry a concealed firearm with a permit.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the state Attorney General to issue 4 year licenses to carry concealed handguns to individuals under the age of 21 but over the age of 18 (Sec. 1).

• Requires that an individual seeking to obtain a concealed carry permit complete an 8-hour handgun safety and training course that shall cover the following, including, but not limited to (Sec. 4):

• The safe storage of handguns;

• The actual firing of handguns; and

• Instruction on the concealed carry laws of this state.

• Specifies that a valid license to carry a concealed weapon issued by another jurisdiction or state will be recognized by this state (Sec.1).

• Prohibits a concealed carry license from being issued to any individual found not to be a resident of the state of Kansas (Sec. 4).

• Requires the carrying of a concealed handgun not be prohibited in any public area, including, but not limited to (Sec. 7):

• Any state or municipal building; and

• Any public educational school, institution, or university.

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