Concealed Carry in Kansas

Weapons and second amendment rights has been a contentious issue all across the United States.   Across the nation, several states have instigated laws that are commonly known as "castle doctrines" or "stand your ground laws."  In Kansas, it is known as the Personal and Family Protection Act.  This week, we provide you with information regarding Federal and Kansas laws and regulations regarding guns and personal safety. 

Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution from the National Archives
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights_transcript.html

National Firearms Act Handbook
http://www.atf.gov/publications/firearms/nfa-handbook/
Federal Firearms Regulations Reference guide
http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-4.pdf

Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives http://www.atf.gov/firearms/enforcement/

State Firearms Laws and Ordinances
http://www.atf.gov/publications/firearms/state-laws/31st-edition/index.html
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Text of Kansas' Concealed Carry Law, also known as the Personal and Family Protection Act, KSA 75-7c01 through 75-7c19
http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2013_14/statute/075_000_0000_chapter/075_007c_0000_article/075_007c_0001_section/075_007c_0001_k/

Administrative Regulations regarding the Personal and Family Protection Act, KAR 16-11-1 through 16-11-8
http://www.sos.ks.gov/pubs/kar/2012/016_16-Attorney%20General,%202012%20KAR%20Supp.pdf

Kansas Attorney General's page to apply for a Concealed Carry License:
http://ag.ks.gov/public-safety/concealedcarry

List of states that honor and do not honor Kansas Concealed Carry Licenses:
http://ag.ks.gov/public-safety/concealedcarry/out-of-state-license-recognition

Statistics regarding Concealed Carry Licensure:
http://ag.ks.gov/docs/documents/concealed-carry-statistics.pdf?sfvrsn=56

Annual Report given to the Governor regarding the Personal and Family Protection Act http://ag.ks.gov/docs/documents/concealed-carry-annual-report-2012.pdf?sfvrsn=4

Directory of Concealed Carry License instructors for Kansas
http://ag.ks.gov/docs/documents/certified-instructor-directory.pdf

Article Contact: Kim Harp infodesk@library.ks.gov