75-7c24. Restrictions on carrying unconcealed firearms; exceptions; penalties; sign requirements. (a) Provided that the building is conspicuously posted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the attorney general as a building where carrying an unconcealed firearm is prohibited, it shall be unlawful to carry an unconcealed firearm into such building.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a law enforcement officer, as defined in K.S.A. 22-2202, and amendments thereto, from acting within the scope of such officer's duties.
(c) It shall be a violation of this section to carry an unconcealed firearm if the building is posted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the attorney general pursuant to subsection (d). Any person who violates this section shall not be subject to a criminal penalty but may be subject to denial to such premises or removal from such premises.
(d) (1) The attorney general shall adopt rules and regulations prescribing the location, content, size and other characteristics of signs to be posted on a building where carrying an unconcealed firearm is prohibited pursuant to subsection (a). Such regulations shall prescribe, at a minimum, that:
(A) The signs be posted at all exterior entrances to the prohibited buildings;
(B) the signs be posted at eye level of adults using the entrance and not more than 12 inches to the right or left of such entrance;
(C) the signs not be obstructed or altered in any way;
(D) signs which become illegible for any reason be immediately replaced; and
(E) except as provided in paragraph (2), signs shall include the following, which shall be printed in large, conspicuous print: "The open carrying of firearms in this building is prohibited."
(2) Such rules and regulations shall provide that the same signage used to prohibit the carrying of concealed handguns under K.S.A. 75-7c01 et seq., and amendments thereto, may be used to also prohibit the carrying of unconcealed firearms.
History: L. 2014, ch. 97, ยง 5; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 75 - State Departments; Public Officers And Employees
75-7c01 Personal and family protection act; citation of act.
75-7c07 Same; denial, revocation or suspension; change of residency.
75-7c08 Same; renewal; fees; permanent expiration, when.
75-7c09 False statements, warning on application.
75-7c13 Concealed handgun licensure fund; uses of moneys.
75-7c14 County law enforcement equipment fund; uses of moneys.
75-7c15 Liability insurance, persons conducting handgun safety and training courses.
75-7c16 Rules and regulations; annual report.
75-7c21 Concealed handguns in state capitol.
75-7c22 Off-duty, foreign or retired law enforcement officers; carrying a concealed handgun, when.
75-7c24 Restrictions on carrying unconcealed firearms; exceptions; penalties; sign requirements.
75-7c27 Petition for relief of firearm prohibitions; procedure.