During the 2025 legislative session in Kansas, firearm legislation heavily emphasizes law enforcement while crucial measures for violence prevention remain sidelined. Key proposals that address issues like child firearm safety and suicide prevention are anticipated to be revisited next year, including a bill championed by Moms Demand Action that requires secure storage for firearms accessible to children.
Current bills on the governor’s desk focus solely on law enforcement, including expanded concealed carry for off-duty officers. Advocates, however, are pushing for the “voluntary do-not-sell firearms list” act aimed at reducing gun-related suicides, which accounted for 67% of gun deaths in Kansas in 2023. With such significant statistics, voices in the state highlight the urgent need for more comprehensive gun safety legislation.
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