HB2167

Requiring firearms and stun guns to be stored in locked containers, establishing crimes for failure to store such weapons where a person under 18 years of age has access to such weapons and creating more severe penalties for firearms with large-capacity magazines.

Introduced·1/30/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2167 mandates secure storage of firearms and stun guns, creating penalties for improper storage where minors can access them.

Kansas HB2167 establishes that firearms, stun guns, and large-capacity magazines must be stored in locked containers or equipped with safety devices. It creates criminal penalties for violations, including a class A nonperson misdemeanor for improper storage of firearms and stun guns, and a level 9, nonperson felony for storing large-capacity firearms where minors can access them. The act also specifies that certain historical firearms and those with specific ignition systems are exempt from these requirements.

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History

Jan 30, 2025

House

House Introduced

Jan 30, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs