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I have read all the threads about this preemption law and how it applies to open carry in cities that specifically prohibit it. I am still confused. There seem to be varying opinions about what it means.
Here is part of the law in question(for reference):
Nothing in this section shall:
(1) 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;
(2) prohibit a city or county from regulating the manner of openly carrying a loaded firearm on one's person; or in the immediate control of a person, not licensed under the personal and family protection act while on property open to the public;
This is how I read it: preemption allows the cities to still regulate the open carry by "a person not licensed under the personal and family protection act while on property open to the public." If you have a CCW permit, you are not "not licensed" (sorry for the double negative) because you are licensed. Therefore, the way I read it, this exception to the preemption law only applies to people without a CCW permit. Where am I wrong if I am wrong?
I have read all the threads about this preemption law and how it applies to open carry in cities that specifically prohibit it. I am still confused. There seem to be varying opinions about what it means.
Here is part of the law in question(for reference):
Nothing in this section shall:
(1) 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;
(2) prohibit a city or county from regulating the manner of openly carrying a loaded firearm on one's person; or in the immediate control of a person, not licensed under the personal and family protection act while on property open to the public;
This is how I read it: preemption allows the cities to still regulate the open carry by "a person not licensed under the personal and family protection act while on property open to the public." If you have a CCW permit, you are not "not licensed" (sorry for the double negative) because you are licensed. Therefore, the way I read it, this exception to the preemption law only applies to people without a CCW permit. Where am I wrong if I am wrong?
