Proposed Gun Law Changes Discussed by Lawmakers
Associated Press - Thu 10:23 AM 01/24/2013
New regulations would clarify that local governments can't bar concealed-carry license holders from bringing guns into their jurisdictions.
Some law enforcement groups are not happy with a proposal to drop antique guns from the definition of firearms, as part of a bill to change Kansas' firearms regulations.
Assistant attorney general C.W. Klebe discussed the proposed changes Wednesday before a Senate committee.
New regulations would clarify that local governments can't bar concealed-carry license holders from bringing guns into their jurisdictions. One lawmaker questioned if the state couldn't require out-of-state visitors to follow Kansas laws.
Another change would remove older guns such as matchlock, flintlock or muzzle loader rifles from the definition of firearms.
Former Topeka police chief Ed Klumpp, says law enforcement agencies are concerned about how changing the definition of firearms might impact such crimes as selling a firearm to a felon.
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Associated Press information from: The Topeka Capital-Journal
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THEENFORCER
Thursday 24 January 2013 10:34 Report this comment
I guess Klumpp no longer a police chief as if he believes most felon's buy guns from a business selling guns he should not be in lawenforcement. They either steal guns or buy them on the black market from another felon. That is a fact of life and anyone who wants a gun will get one. It amazes me how soon people forget that if a deranged person wishes to kill they will recreate Oklahoma City bombing and kill as many as they please. You are not going to stop someone from killing by putting further restrictions on guns.
TheCleaner
Friday 25 January 2013 00:31 Report this comment
There is nothing wrong with our gun laws and these do gooders need to back off.