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SB 133

Enacting the responsible gun ownership act to establish the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cindy Holscher

Kansas bill criminalizes improper firearm storage to prevent unauthorized access while raising Second Amendment and enforcement concerns among gun rights advocates.

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Bill Summary · SB 133

Legislative bill overview

SB 133 would create a new criminal offense in Kansas for unlawful firearm storage, establishing legal requirements for how gun owners must secure their weapons. The bill aims to reduce unauthorized access to firearms, particularly by minors or other prohibited persons, by imposing storage standards on gun owners.

Why is this important

Unsecured firearms contribute to preventable injuries, deaths, and crimes involving minors and theft. This legislation reflects a nationwide policy debate about balancing Second Amendment rights with public safety measures designed to prevent accidental discharge, suicide, and criminal access to weapons. Kansas's approach could influence similar legislative efforts across other states.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment concerns: Gun rights advocates may argue that storage mandates constitute an unreasonable burden on lawful gun owners and infringe on property rights and constitutional protections
  • Enforcement challenges: Questions about how violations would be prosecuted (whether proactively or only after an incident occurs) and whether this creates inequitable enforcement patterns
  • Liability and exceptions: Disputes over what constitutes "lawful storage," whether exceptions exist for quick-access self-defense weapons, and whether gun owners face civil or criminal liability for negligent storage

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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