concealed carry

Kansas Schools Choosing To Arm Employees Could Lose Insurance

Associated Press and Kate Clause — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:35:25 +0000

EMC Insurance Companies says it won't provide coverage for public school districts that allow armed employees.

City Council Approves Concealed-Carry Exemption

Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:31 +0000

The city of Wichita won't allow people to bring concealed firearms into public buildings until at least early next year.

Holcomb Delays Allowing Concealed Weapons In Public Buildings

Associated Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:32:03 +0000

Holcomb city council has voted to delay implementing a new state law that allows concealed weapons in public buildings. City administrator Robin Pena said the six-month extension will give Holcomb time to create a plan to keep everyone safe.

The law takes effect July 1, but local governments are allowed to seek a delay until Jan. 1, 2014.

Cowley College Keeps Ban On Concealed Weapons

Associated Press — Tue, 28 May 2013 11:24:33 +0000

Cowley College in Winfield will continue banning concealed weapons inside its buildings and residence halls, as officials study how to implement a new Kansas law.

The law taking effect July 1 prohibits most public entities from banning concealed firearms in their buildings unless the buildings have adequate security. But it also lets public universities and junior colleges exempt themselves for four years. Trustees of Cowley College recently approved such an exemption last week.

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.

Concealed Carry Delays Cause Frustration

Associated Press — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:59:00 +0000

Gun rights advocates say the Kansas attorney general's office is struggling to process a record number of applications for concealed carry permits on time.

Regents To Revisit Concealed Weapons Policy

Associated Press — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:46:43 +0000

The chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents expects the board to reconsider its policy banning concealed weapons on state university campuses.

Top Morning News 3.14.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:20:39 +0000

Bill that will change judicial selection process is on its way to the governor; Many Kansas counties lack a KanCare dental provider; Conference aims to strengthen marriages.

Kan. Senate Debating Union Contribution Bill

A bill keeping public employee unions in Kansas from deducting money from members' paychecks for political activities is advancing in the Legislature.

The Senate is scheduled to debate it Thursday, and it's expected to pass.

Bill Would Allow Concealed Carry Guns In Public Buildings

Stephen Koranda — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:55:29 +0000

A bill in the Kansas House would require public buildings to be open to people legally carrying concealed weapons, unless the building has adequate security measures.

Under current law, concealed weapons can be barred from public buildings by posting a sign at the door.

Sen. Forrest Knox, an Altoona Republican, spoke in favor of the bill during a committee hearing Monday. He says Kansans with concealed weapons permits should be allowed to carry guns inside public buildings unless the building has enough security to ensure safety.

Top Morning News 2.26.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:57:50 +0000

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Second Round Of Winter Weather Brings More Cancellations And Delays

Monday's snow storm is winding down and streets are being cleared in Wichita.