In 2015, then Governor Sam Brownback signed into law a bill that made Kansas the sixth state to allow “constitutional carry.” The new law allowed Kansans 21 and older to carry concealed firearms regardless of whether they had obtained a permit. Opponents of the bill had concerns about safety, noting that law enforcement officials raised concerns about the lack of training.

Now over three and a half years later, Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir says he has not noticed any significant problems that have come from that new legislation.

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The law also meant that gun owners did not have to take a conceal carry class although Bellendir highly recommends gun owners do so.

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The next conceal carry class that the county offers will be held on March 30th and will cost the gun owner just $50.00. Contact the Barton County Sheriff’s Office for more information or to sign up.

Training is still required for anyone who wants to carry a concealed gun in the 36 states that accept Kansas permits.