Kansas Lawmakers make unexpected trip for DHS security briefing

The only thing I can think of is that Kansas has, for whatever reason, been a significant target for foreign espionage/sabotage and perhaps this has even infiltrated government ranks? No mention of the Governor being involved in these discussions....

in the last year they have moved several government (Washington) offices to Kansas. I heard this via NPR 2 months ago.

And the security briefing is most likely about A. Our new air tankers stationed here at McConnell AFB and also in Topeka and B. about The Spirit/Boeing 737 Max issue and C. What Beer Mahones is going to drink after KC wins against the Titans Sunday? So DOOM OFF UNLESS your a Titans fan.

Yeah it was a laughable feather but it played into the President of K-State's 2025 plan to have K-State be a major research university. Not sure if Richard Meyer has continued that plan or foo foo'd it.

Though I always thought he was an interesting choice to take the helm after Schulz went west... Meyer being a former Chairman Joint Chief and all.

The GDP boost always seemed anemic or overblown in any figures I saw. I just figured the boost would come from the increase in support infrastructure as companies move resources here to take advantage of the facility.

In 2015, Kansas passed S.B. 45 into law, authorizing anyone 21 years of age and older to carry a concealed firearm on their person without a license or permit. Individuals under 21 years of age may only do so when on their own land, abode, or fixed place of business.

You should let your range and LEO know to search SB 45 conceal carry and have them learn the new law before they get themselves sued.

None of the above but you're correct about our KS gun laws.

Wrong you still need a CC license to carry concealed ask a cop or your attorney. I also know people who are,top notch competition shooters and let me tell you they know all the rules. Ranges I shoot at Knapp, Range 54, Bullseye, Bullet Stop are my favorites.

Wrong I live in WICHITA and Kansas is an open carry state and a concealed carry state with permit only. I know my friends arenLEO. And my state rep

In fairness, while it isn't required it is heavily recommended to have your CC permit so as to help with the paperwork should you be involved in an incident. It is also useful to take the classes in general if you are someone who didn't grow up around firearms and don't know much about their upkeep, safety, and use. In rural parts around me, the CC permit is largely seen as a joke, as many would just open carry.

If I hear someone say they were anti-gun and now they have changed their minds (has happened a few times in the last few years from people who've moved out here), I encourage them to go through the CC permit process so they get the training they need. Second Amendment doesn't demand it, but I sure as heck would like them to know which end of the gun the bullets come out of. Good intentions don't keep a gun from going off in your face if you're doing it wrong.

Open and concealed carry are legal in Kansas. ... In terms of reciprocity, since Kansas has permitless carry, any person 21 years of age and older who can legally possess a firearm may carry a concealed firearm on his or her person without a license or permit

[link to www.usconcealedcarry.com (secure)]

Wrong I live in WICHITA and Kansas is an open carry state and a concealed carry state with permit only. I know my friends arenLEO. And my state rep

I thought the state requirement went away for the "No Firearm" stickers?

Didn't know about that. My understanding, was any business that displayed the state approved "No Concealed Weapons" sign, would make it a crime to carry one inside.

I live in Missouri now. That state passed concealed weapons carry, without a permit just a couple of years ago, following what Kansas did. But you can still get a permit if you want to.

I've not heard of any of the craziness that the liberal media said would happen for states that did this.

Does Kansas have laws for No Gun signs?

No, No Gun signs do not have the force of law.

WTF is wrong with Kansas, asshole?

It may be nothing, it's just the method they used to do it that strikes weird. The Statehouse has lots of room for private meetings. Why take them off grounds to the closest National Guard facility there in Topeka via bus with no press/aides in tow?

Cybersecurity in general isn't something that needs a large cloak of secrecy to it unless something is directly happening. I can't remember the last time it came up in legislation at the state level.

Could be they gave them a packet of material and said "this is the cover story, let me talk about why you are really here."

If there aren't any leaks as to what was going on by this time next week I'll dismiss it. That gives enough time for representatives to spill the beans to their mistresses/paramours/SO's and for them to panic and spread the word through the grapevine.

There's a lot of muzzzzz here. In Wichita.

They didn't want the methods used for subverting the cyber threats to be divulged to the public and the media. I'm pretty sure that it was done the way they did it to get around the open meeting laws in the state.

DHS briefs Kansas lawmakers on business, agriculture threats

"Emler said in a letter Tuesday to the Kansas House speaker that the briefings should be given in closed party caucuses, which are allowed under the state’s open meetings law.

. . .

Failure to conduct the meeting in a closed session would reduce the efficacy of the suggested best practices."

[link to www.ksn.com (secure)]

I really think everyone is just overreacting to a big nothing here.

They didn't want the methods used for subverting the cyber threats to be divulged to the public and the media. I'm pretty sure that it was done the way they did it to get around the open meeting laws in the state.

DHS briefs Kansas lawmakers on business, agriculture threats

"Emler said in a letter Tuesday to the Kansas House speaker that the briefings should be given in closed party caucuses, which are allowed under the state’s open meetings law.

. . .

Failure to conduct the meeting in a closed session would reduce the efficacy of the suggested best practices."

[link to www.ksn.com (secure)]

I really think everyone is just overreacting to a big nothing here.

What do you mean wrong??? I worked for Topeka PD when they passed it. Concealed carry NO LONGER needs a CCW, and hasn't required a CCW to carry since July 2015. Here's one of many links you can read for yourself.
[link to www.gunstocarry.com (secure)]