Kansas Public Universities to Allow Concealed Carry On Campuses in 2017

By Erika Haas

Kansas’ public universities will allow concealed carry on their campuses starting July 1, 2017, according to ABC News. Stun guns – but not tasers – will also be allowed.

Back in 2013, Governor Sam Brownback passed a law stating that the concealed carry of handguns must be permitted in all public buildings. Public colleges and universities were exempt from the law until July 2017, if they so chose.

On Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Regents finally approved a number of policies on how its six public universities will implement the 2013 law next year.

The rules are as follows: Anyone planning to carry a concealed weapon on campus, including students, faculty, staff and visitors, must be over the age of 21. The person cannot carry if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, mentally ill, or have been convicted of a felony.

The person must have the gun on them at all times, when it is not being used. This means the gun must be kept in a holster, or, if the firearm is in a backpack or purse, the bag must be on the person at all times.

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Source:: Bearing Arms