TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) \u2014 Gov. Sam Brownback is preparing to sign a bill allowing Kansas residents to carry concealed firearms without a permit.<\/p>\n
The Republican governor’s office set the Statehouse signing ceremony for Thursday. Legislators approved the measure last week, and the new law would take effect July 1.<\/p>\n
The National Rifle Association says Kansas will become the fifth state to allow concealed carry without a permit everywhere.<\/p>\n
Kansas still would issue permits for gun owners who want to carry concealed in other states that recognize Kansas permits. A person seeking a Kansas permit must undergo eight hours of firearms training.<\/p>\n
Supporters of the bill said gun owners have shown they can be trusted to carry concealed.<\/p>\n
Critics of the measure say the state should require some training to carry concealed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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