Kansas House Panel Passes Concealed Carry Bill
Associated Press - Wed 08:46 PM 03/06/2013
The committee's voice vote sends the bill to the full House for debate.
Public schools and state colleges in Kansas could designate workers to carry concealed guns even if such weapons are banned inside their buildings for others under a bill a legislative committee has approved.
The measure approved Wednesday by the House Federal and State Affairs Committee also would require the state, cities, counties and townships to allow concealed guns in their buildings unless they have electronic equipment and officers to check for weapons at public entrances.
State law now generally bans concealed weapons in courthouses, state offices and other public buildings where officials post notices.
The committee's voice vote sends the bill to the full House for debate.
Supporters of the measure believe it will make schools and colleges safer. Critics of the measure are skeptical.
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t--bone
Wednesday 6 March 2013 23:58 Report this comment
How wrong can this be. Police have been known to go off the deep end as well as just about any person you would think never would. What are these politicians thinking.
pops67401
Thursday 7 March 2013 08:10 Report this comment
They are thinking about trying to protect our children. What are you thinking?
ace22
Thursday 7 March 2013 10:19 Report this comment
It is too bad that we do have to think like this but I think the time is here. We as Americans have the right to protect ourselves and the ones we love.
simple
Thursday 7 March 2013 20:22 Report this comment
I think it's a great idea give those teachers a fighting chance!