Tell your state senator you oppose bill HB2042, which would lower the age of conceal carry to 18.

It had a hearing in the Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs on February 13, 2018. Along with the Northeast Chapter of the Brady Campaign and Grandparents Against Gun Violence, Indivisible KC gave oral testimony and submitted written testimonies by our members opposing it.

This bill should NOT go to its next step, which is for a full vote on the Senate floor.

Background:

With the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida, it is imperative our elected officials put solutions into action, especially our new governor.

Although the Florida shooter is 19 years old, we, as a public, must agree that lowering the age of any type of carry to 18 is idiotic. Yes, Kansas currently allows 18-year-olds to purchase firearms, but they have to leave it at home. HB2042 would embolden a teenager to carry a firearm near high schools and on college campuses.

HB2042, the concealed carry reciprocity bill would:

• lower the age to 18 for conceal carry with the requirement that they have training and a permit. 

• require training and a permit for all individuals who conceal carry on college campuses across Kansas. 


We oppose HB2042, specifically because it lowers the age of conceal carry to 18 from the current age of 21. 


Call you senator TODAY!

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