Hello again Howard Kansas news for us

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 Greetings, 


Today’s news is the bill to revise the Kansas Personal and Family Protection Act has been signed into law by Governor Parkinson.  Below is a summary of changes per the NRA Institute for Legislative Action.  Thought you may want to know!

 

1.             Redefine “dependent” – allows non-resident military dependents to apply for RTC permits

2.             Loosen reciprocity language by changing “equal” to “reasonably similar”

3.             New state residents can carry on their old reciprocal permits until their new permit is issued by state of KS.

4.             Removes 6 month waiting period for new KS residents

5.              Removing the state prohibition on individuals with “diversions” from applying for RTC permits.

6.             Strike repetitive language for disqualifiers in statute and insert federal language.

7.             Removes all state disqualifiers that are inconsistent with state firearms possession laws K.S.A 21-4204 and federal disqualifiers under 18 USC 922.

8.             RTC permit from recognized state will satisfy training requirement.

9.             Requires that fees collected by sheriffs can only be used to administer this act.

10.          Limit access to RTC permit records to “legitimate law enforcement use”.

11.          Lower fees on initial permit cost: $10 less to AG and $7.50 less to Sheriff. $132.50.

12.          Lower fees on renewal from $100 to $25. All renewals will be processed through AG.

13.          No fingerprint requirement for renewal.

14.          Establish specific limitations for prohibited places – only buildings, no parking lots.

15.          Lower penalties for fines for prohibited places violations.

16.          Specific definition for buildings and parking lots.

17.          Establish specific limitations for carrying prohibitions in federally restricted areas.

18.          Set new standard for positioning of signs in visible areas.

19.          Remove implied consent provisions with regard to CUI’s.

20.          Address inconsistencies to concealed carry law that exist in other areas of Kansas Statute with regard to firearms possession prohibitions.

With kind regards,

V. Kay Curtis, JD
kay@equalizerllc.com
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

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