Kansas Statewide Rule
Kansas Firearms Local Preemption Statute
Key Facts
- Statewide Preemption Under
- Statewide preemption under K.S.A. 12-16,124
- Cities and Counties
- Cities and counties cannot regulate firearm sales or carrying
- Limited Local Authority
- Limited local authority over discharge and secured buildings
- Conflicting Local Ordinances
- Conflicting local ordinances are void by statute
Summary
Kansas broadly preempts cities and counties from regulating firearms, ammunition, components, and accessories beyond what state law specifically authorizes.
No city or county shall adopt or enforce any ordinance, resolution or regulation, and no agent of any city or county shall take any administrative action, governing the requirement of fees, licenses or permits for, the commerce in or the sale, purchase, transfer, ownership, storage, carrying, transporting or taxation of firearms or ammunition, or any component or combination thereof.
Full Breakdown
Under K.S.A. 12-16,124, no city or county in Kansas may regulate the purchase, transfer, ownership, storage, carrying, transportation, taxation, licensing, or registration of firearms or ammunition. Local governments may only regulate the discharge of firearms in narrow circumstances and the carrying in publicly owned buildings if proper signage and security measures are in place. The statute voids any inconsistent local ordinance and applies to all political subdivisions including cities, counties, and townships across Kansas.
Violations & Penalties
Local ordinances conflicting with state firearms preemption are unenforceable and void from enactment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Kansas city ban open carry of firearms?
Can counties require gun registration in Kansas?
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