Guns? Not sure there is a more confusing topic!
Guns are big business, important to hunters and target shooters and collectors, important for law enforcement and the armed forces. Guns have many good and worthwhile uses.
On the flip side, of course is the fact guns kill and injure and are utilized in most every crime committed.
I don’t hunt anymore, but I do own a shotgun. I don’t have ammunition in my home because while a gun could be good protection I’m not sure I could shoot anybody.
Others, of course disagree with me and keep guns at the ready for protection. That is their right without quibble from me.
Guns should not be outlawed. Obviously that would be an impossible task to enforce and we’d have a situation where besides law enforcement the only people with guns would be criminals.
Kansas laws have been recently changed so that carrying a gun is a right Kansas citizens enjoy without many restrictions.
As I understand the law certain places have the ability to prohibit guns from being carried therein. Schools and churches are obvious.
An editorial from the Lawrence Journal World in Monday’s Gazette talked about concealed carry as it relates to bars. The editorial was a little confusing, but I did learn bars have the right to post signs telling people carrying guns they are not welcome.
What was confusing was it was suggested most Lawrence bars were not posting such signs citing the fact they would not be able to tell who had a gun anyway.
The editorial suggested bars should post signs prohibiting concealed carry if for no other reason their liability exposure would be reduced by trying to limit guns in their establishments.
This creates for me is a question for businesses in Emporia as to their plans concerning the carrying of firearms in their establishments.
Quoting the editorial a bar owner said “Alcohol and guns just don’t mix well.”
Maybe our lawmakers think they have this all covered because Kansas State Law does still make it a crime to carry a gun while intoxicated.
I feel safer already!
Guns and their use are ”Something to Think About!
I’m Steve Sauder
