We’re winning
With a house override, Kansas now joins the clear majority of states by having a shall-issue handgun permit. We’re winning.
Kansas is now the 47th state to allow citizens to carry firearms. On July 1, 40 states will be shall-issue.
Update: Next stop, Nebraska.
March 23rd, 2006 at 1:25 pm
Thanks for the coverage. Looks like I need to save my pennies now.
March 23rd, 2006 at 3:45 pm
Quoth the Governor: “Now I’m hopeful the Legislature turns its attention to its most important work, which is making sure all Kansas children attend quality schools”.
Translation: “Please don’t make an issue of this in the next election”.
March 23rd, 2006 at 3:46 pm
“We’re winning.”
Um, no we’ve lost. Our RIGHT to own arms has been converted to a PRIVILEDGE. That’s not freedom.
March 23rd, 2006 at 3:50 pm
But it’s a decent step in the right direction.
March 23rd, 2006 at 6:21 pm
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March 23rd, 2006 at 8:40 pm
From the files of Guns Cause Crime: “The more guns available, the more crimes will occur.” — Sen. Gwen Howard of Omaha.
March 23rd, 2006 at 10:47 pm
They never give up on that one, do they? Even though it’s a well-proven falsehood.
Just like the “blood in the streets!” mantra.
March 24th, 2006 at 9:32 am
Unc,
DE has a bill pending to change its status to “Shall Issue”. From peeps in the area, it stands a reasonable chance of passing. Strike while the iron is hot and all that…
We can only hope…
March 25th, 2006 at 1:18 am
As a proud resident of Kansas I am now considering my many options. I like the idea of a front vest/jacket pocket carry cause I want to keep my hands in my pockets for a faster draw, for example. But what really bothers me is an etiquette question. I believe firmly in the rights of fellow property owners to forbid that I carry on their property. With open carry – which is not really a reasonable option in the suburbs of Kansas City – your friend who has invited you over for dinner can say “Whoa, pardner! Let’s check those guns at the door.” I can respect that choice, because I believe in property rights and the right of people to make mistakes. But how does it work with a concealed weapon?
I suspect that it was etiquette that made our forefathers so hostile to concealed carry.
Yours,
Wince