Richard Crowson: Regulations!
Whew! Sorry, folks, I almost didn’t make it here to the KMUW studio this morning to do my commentary. I was on time when I left my home but as I was going up Hillside my horse stumbled badly and I fell...
View ArticleShould KS Drop Antique Guns From State Definition of 'Firearms?'
Not everyone's 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...
View ArticleTop Morning News 2.08.13
Series of gun law bills proposed in Kansas House; Pitt State students oppose concealed carry on campus; New Kansas arts agency accepting grant applications; Gov requests hold on school funding...
View ArticleBill Would Bar Enforcement Of Federal Gun Laws In Kansas
Kansas Lawmakers considered a series of bills aimed at protecting gun rights Thursday.One measure would ban local governments from passing laws that restrict the open carry of firearms. Another bill...
View ArticleNew Bill Says Guns Made, Sold in Kansas Not Subject To Federal Rules
Gun rights advocates in Kansas want lawmakers to counter any moves by the federal government to restrict access to firearms.Advocates traveled to Topeka Tuesday to hear the House and Federal State...
View ArticleBill Allowing Concealed Guns In Public Buildings Advances
A Kansas legislative committee has advanced a bill that would expand the number of public buildings in which concealed weapons are allowed.
View ArticleA Smorgasbord Of Gun Bills Up For Vote In Kansas House
The Kansas House is preparing to vote on three proposals to change state gun regulations.
View ArticleRichard Crowson: Dog Therapy
I was considering the paranoid, fearful actions of our oh-so-very-conservative legislature yesterday, and I’m afraid I uttered an unmentionable word out loud. Our Airedale Lucy came bounding into my...
View ArticleApplications For Concealed-Carry Permits On Rise In Kansas
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...
View ArticleUS Attorney Prepared To Go To Court Over Kansas' New Gun Law
On April 26, US Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to Gov. Sam Brownback that states the new Kansas law attempting to block federal regulation of some guns is unconstitutional. That new law...
View ArticleNew Gun Law Means You May Need New A 'No Guns' Sign On Your Building
Attorney General Derek Schmidt says counties and cities that exempt themselves from a new law on concealed weapons need to change any "No Guns" signs on public buildings.The law, which takes effect...
View ArticleHundreds Of Local Governments Request Gun Law Exemptions
The Kansas Attorney General's office has received notifications from more than 300 local governments stating that they're exempting themselves from a new state gun law.
View ArticleBill Strips Local Governments' Power To Regulate Firearms And Limits Buyback...
Kansas legislators are considering new gun-rights proposals.The bill would strip cities and counties of any power to regulate guns, as well as limit local programs to buy guns back from their...
View ArticleBill Would Cut Back Open Carry Regulation
A legislative committee is considering a bill that would bar local governments in Kansas from passing any rules that restrict the open carry of firearms. It would also invalidate any local rules...
View ArticleNRA And KSRA Behind Push For New Gun-Rights Bill
Influential gun-rights groups are pushing bill proposals to strip cities and counties of their power to regulate guns.The House Federal and State Affairs Committee had a hearing yesterday on the bill,...
View ArticleUPDATE: House Committee Approves And Expands Bill To Void Local Gun...
Update 11:49am Wednesday: The Federal and State Affairs expanded gun-rights legislation Wednesday before approving it. The committee's unanimous voice vote sends the measure to the House for debate, as...
View ArticleState House Will Soon Consider Bill That Strips Local Governments' Power To...
The full Kansas House could consider a bill soon that voids local government firearm regulations.A House committee amended and approved the legislation yesterday.The bill would keep local governments...
View ArticleRichard Crowson: Kansas' True Love
Happy Valentine's Day to all you googly-eyed lovers out there! Give your honey an extra little squeeze this morning, safe and secure in the knowledge that your Kansas Legislature is working tirelessly...
View ArticleGov. Brownback Signs Bill That Voids Local Gun Ordinances
Governor Brownback signed legislation on Wednesday that would nullify city and county gun restrictions in Kansas and ensuring that it’s legal statewide to openly carry firearms. KMUW’s Carla Eckels...
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