bearclaw1293
New member
Hey guys, as you can see I'm a new member here. I've basically got some questions about open carry/transporting firearms.
I am 18 years old and a freshman in college. For my high school graduation "I" got a handgun as a gift. Basically my first question is, what is the legal age to open carry in Kansas? I've read alot about it on this site but must have missed the age requirement. I know in some states it is 21 to concealed carry (with permit) and only 18 to open carry. Is this true for KS as well? If so, then it must be legal to carry a firearm that is not technically owned by me, since it was bought by my father, correct?
I grew up/live in Osage county and frequently go to Topeka. In some places I am at I would feel much safer having a sidearm with me. I also am interested in exercising my rights as I'm sure everybody here is.
My secondary question(s) deal with transporting firearms. In my particular case, 18 years old, Kansas citizen, no CCW obviously, how am I legally allowed to carry a handgun and/or rifle/shotgun in my vehicle? Do I have to have it in plain view or must it be in a sealed container and hidden? Must it be unloaded or can it be loaded with 1 in the chamber? If unloaded, am I allowed to have it right next to a loaded magazine, or must both the firearm and magazine be unloaded? Or even if unloaded, can I have a loaded magazine in it but not 1 in the chamber?
These are just a few of the questions I can come up with as of now, I'm sure I will have more as time progresses. Thanks for any answers, advice, tips, etc!
I am 18 years old and a freshman in college. For my high school graduation "I" got a handgun as a gift. Basically my first question is, what is the legal age to open carry in Kansas? I've read alot about it on this site but must have missed the age requirement. I know in some states it is 21 to concealed carry (with permit) and only 18 to open carry. Is this true for KS as well? If so, then it must be legal to carry a firearm that is not technically owned by me, since it was bought by my father, correct?
I grew up/live in Osage county and frequently go to Topeka. In some places I am at I would feel much safer having a sidearm with me. I also am interested in exercising my rights as I'm sure everybody here is.
My secondary question(s) deal with transporting firearms. In my particular case, 18 years old, Kansas citizen, no CCW obviously, how am I legally allowed to carry a handgun and/or rifle/shotgun in my vehicle? Do I have to have it in plain view or must it be in a sealed container and hidden? Must it be unloaded or can it be loaded with 1 in the chamber? If unloaded, am I allowed to have it right next to a loaded magazine, or must both the firearm and magazine be unloaded? Or even if unloaded, can I have a loaded magazine in it but not 1 in the chamber?
These are just a few of the questions I can come up with as of now, I'm sure I will have more as time progresses. Thanks for any answers, advice, tips, etc!