Kansas House Overides Gun Law Veto (merged threads)

ebd10 · March 23rd, 2006, 01:20 PM

Kansas House just voted to override the veto! Kansas has just become a little more civilized!

oilman · March 23rd, 2006, 01:21 PM

http://www.kctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4672648

It finally happened.

LATE-BREAKING NEWS: House Overrides Gun Veto; Concealed Carry To Become Law
March 23, 2006, 10:56 AM CST

By CARL MANNING
Associated Press Writer

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Kansans will be able to carry concealed guns after the House on Thursday overrode Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto of a gun bill, allowing it to become law this summer.

The vote was 91-33, giving supporters of the measure seven votes more than the two-thirds majority necessary. The Senate voted Wednesday night to override the veto, 30-10, with three votes more than needed.

The new law, taking effect July 1, will permit U.S. citizens 21 and older living in Kansas to obtain a four-year concealed-carry permit from their local sheriffs. Hidden weapons still will be banned in some places, including schools, churches, libraries and courthouses.

Legislators' action capped a decade-long debate, which saw Kansas remain part of an ever-dwindling group of states that didn't allow residents to carry hidden weapons. Only Illinois, Nebraska and Wisconsin are still on the list.

Kansas will become one of 37 states where permits must be issued to people who qualify. An additional eight states permit law enforcement agencies to reject permits even if someone has met all legal requirements, while Alaska and Vermont have no prohibitions for carry concealed guns.

Sebelius became the first Kansas governor to have a veto overridden in 12 years. She vetoed a similar bill in 2004, as her predecessor, Republican Bill Graves, did in 1997.

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

havegunjoe · March 23rd, 2006, 01:28 PM

YAHOO!!!!!! That is great news. Welcome to the light Kansas. I celebrate with joy any state that sends such a clear message to their elected officials. Now vote that Governor out of office next time around for good measure.

DParker · March 23rd, 2006, 01:44 PM

One more bites the dust!

Anybody know if Kansas will recognize any other state's permits?

Redneck Repairs · March 23rd, 2006, 01:46 PM

CONGRATS!!!!!!! to all our ks members , now get em off the stick to recognise colorados so we will do same for yall lol

Captain Crunch · March 23rd, 2006, 01:51 PM

Good for the Jayhawk state!

rstickle · March 23rd, 2006, 02:10 PM

Congrat's to KS!

jarhead79 · March 23rd, 2006, 02:18 PM

How long will it take until we find out their reciprocity????

MissouriMule · March 23rd, 2006, 02:21 PM

Yeeee HA!

Wayne · March 23rd, 2006, 02:39 PM

Well, according to the anti's, "gun" crime will go up. They "proved" that states with Shall Issue are more dangerous than those that don't.

Wayne

March 23rd, 2006, 01:20 PM	#1
ebd10 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 62	Kansas House Overides Gun Law Veto (merged threads) Kansas House just voted to override the veto! Kansas has just become a little more civilized!

March 23rd, 2006, 01:21 PM	#2
oilman Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 222	Kansas House Overides Gun Law Veto http://www.kctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4672648 It finally happened. LATE-BREAKING NEWS: House Overrides Gun Veto; Concealed Carry To Become Law March 23, 2006, 10:56 AM CST By CARL MANNING Associated Press Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Kansans will be able to carry concealed guns after the House on Thursday overrode Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto of a gun bill, allowing it to become law this summer. The vote was 91-33, giving supporters of the measure seven votes more than the two-thirds majority necessary. The Senate voted Wednesday night to override the veto, 30-10, with three votes more than needed. The new law, taking effect July 1, will permit U.S. citizens 21 and older living in Kansas to obtain a four-year concealed-carry permit from their local sheriffs. Hidden weapons still will be banned in some places, including schools, churches, libraries and courthouses. Legislators' action capped a decade-long debate, which saw Kansas remain part of an ever-dwindling group of states that didn't allow residents to carry hidden weapons. Only Illinois, Nebraska and Wisconsin are still on the list. Kansas will become one of 37 states where permits must be issued to people who qualify. An additional eight states permit law enforcement agencies to reject permits even if someone has met all legal requirements, while Alaska and Vermont have no prohibitions for carry concealed guns. Sebelius became the first Kansas governor to have a veto overridden in 12 years. She vetoed a similar bill in 2004, as her predecessor, Republican Bill Graves, did in 1997. Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

March 23rd, 2006, 01:28 PM	#3
havegunjoe Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,781	YAHOO!!!!!! That is great news. Welcome to the light Kansas. I celebrate with joy any state that sends such a clear message to their elected officials. Now vote that Governor out of office next time around for good measure. __________________ DEMOCRACY IS TWO WOLVES AND A LAMB VOTING ON WHAT TO HAVE FOR LUNCH. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE. Certified Instructor for Minnesota Carry Permit NRA Pistol and Personal Protection Insrtuctor Utah Permit Certified Instructor

March 23rd, 2006, 01:51 PM	#6
Captain Crunch Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montana, The Treasure State Posts: 6,636	Good for the Jayhawk state! __________________ *"Just be nice...or I'LL SHOOT"!* Terry

March 23rd, 2006, 02:10 PM	#7
rstickle Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 9,871	Congrat's to KS! __________________ Rick EOD - Initial success or total failure

March 23rd, 2006, 01:44 PM	#4
DParker Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 67	One more bites the dust! Anybody know if Kansas will recognize any other state's permits?

March 23rd, 2006, 01:46 PM	#5
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	CONGRATS!!!!!!! to all our ks members , now get em off the stick to recognise colorados so we will do same for yall lol

March 23rd, 2006, 02:18 PM	#8
jarhead79 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stansbury Park, UT Posts: 1,194	How long will it take until we find out their reciprocity???? __________________ Sig P239 9mm Bersa Thunder .380 Duo-Tone (RIP) & .45 NAA Guardian .32NAA Ruger SP101 .38 SPL UBG Holsters current wait time as of 11-1-2008: 2-3 weeks.

March 23rd, 2006, 02:21 PM	#9
MissouriMule Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 42	Yeeee HA! __________________ John Moses Browning and Eugene Stoner were the Albert Einstein's of the Gun Industry!

March 23rd, 2006, 02:39 PM	#10
Wayne Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 823	Well, according to the anti's, "gun" crime will go up. They "proved" that states with Shall Issue are more dangerous than those that don't. Wayne

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