Castle Doctrine in Kansas

prater · March 18, 2010, 12:38 AM

I live in Texas where the Castle Doctrine extends my dwelling to include my vehicle. So naturally I carry in my vehicle frequently. I do not have a CCW. I am planning a two day trip to Kansas next week and I normally carry a handgun in my vehicle whenever I travel. I've never been to Kansas, do they have a similar law about carrying in vehicles? I'm probably going to to carry either way, but I would like to know if it is legal to carry concealed in a vehicle in Kansas. Or Oklahoma for that matter since I will be driving through.

Thanks

riggins_83 · March 18, 2010, 01:13 AM

http://www.opencarry.org/opencarry.html

prater · March 19, 2010, 10:45 PM

Firearms may be openly carried in cars without any license except where localities have made open carry illegal; however, concealed handgun permits accepted by KS make the holder exempt from all local open carry bans.

So does this mean I must carry openly? For instance if I wanted to carry a gun in my suitcase I would be breaking the law?

oilfieldguy · March 20, 2010, 12:46 AM

Locked in trunk is o.k... I think if it's loaded, inside the vehicle, it must be exposed.
Same in Az.

32hibo · March 21, 2010, 01:12 PM

Dont know about kansas...I think without a carry....you cant have it loaded in the car in either state....

w_houle · March 21, 2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Firearms may be openly carried in cars without any license except where localities have made open carry illegal

The only places I am aware of that are a concern are: Junction City and Wichita. Not sure about Topeka, Lawrence, and KC.

March 18, 2010, 12:38 AM	#1
prater Member Join Date: March 28, 2006 Posts: 77	Castle Doctrine in Kansas I live in Texas where the Castle Doctrine extends my dwelling to include my vehicle. So naturally I carry in my vehicle frequently. I do not have a CCW. I am planning a two day trip to Kansas next week and I normally carry a handgun in my vehicle whenever I travel. I've never been to Kansas, do they have a similar law about carrying in vehicles? I'm probably going to to carry either way, but I would like to know if it is legal to carry concealed in a vehicle in Kansas. Or Oklahoma for that matter since I will be driving through. Thanks

March 18, 2010, 01:13 AM	#2
riggins_83 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: Wherever I may roam Posts: 1,505	http://www.opencarry.org/opencarry.html __________________ l've heard police work is dangerous. Yes, that's why l carry a big gun. Couldn't it go off accidentally? l used to have that problem. What did you do about it? l just think about baseball. -Leslie Nielsen

March 20, 2010, 12:46 AM	#4
oilfieldguy Member Join Date: October 6, 2009 Location: Irion County, TX Posts: 87	Locked in trunk is o.k... I think if it's loaded, inside the vehicle, it must be exposed. Same in Az. __________________ ________________________________ AUDIO, VIDEO, DISCO! Last edited by oilfieldguy; March 20, 2010 at 01:09 AM.

March 21, 2010, 01:12 PM	#5
32hibo Junior Member Join Date: March 17, 2010 Posts: 3	Okla. dose have the castle Dont know about kansas...I think without a carry....you cant have it loaded in the car in either state....

March 19, 2010, 10:45 PM	#3
prater Member Join Date: March 28, 2006 Posts: 77	Firearms may be openly carried in cars without any license except where localities have made open carry illegal; however, concealed handgun permits accepted by KS make the holder exempt from all local open carry bans. So does this mean I must carry openly? For instance if I wanted to carry a gun in my suitcase I would be breaking the law?