Two bills were introduced in yesterday’s special legislative session on topics related to the exercise of Second Amendment freedoms. While the special session lasted only one day and these bills officially died on the calendar upon adjournment as expected, along with every other bill that wasn’t passed, they both serve as a starting place for…
Earlier this afternoon, Senator JR Claeys of Salina introduced a bill in the legislative special session that would eliminate sales taxes on firearms, ammunition, accessories, and firearm storage devices. Introduction of this bill starts a conversation on an important topic that we look forward to the Legislature debating when they return to Topeka for the…
Over the years, we’ve had some fascinating speakers address our annual meetings ranging from political firebrands, to leadership of national firearm organizations, peer-reviewed researchers, authorities on defensive gun use, celebrity firearm trainers, and even an award winning journalist in the world of conservation last year. The confirmed speakers for this year’s KSRA Annual Meeting are…
We are thrilled to announce THREE bucket raffles this year that you won’t want to miss! Plus, we’ve added a FOURTH bucket of auction items from some other amazing supporters that will be available for bidding exclusively in-person at our Annual Meeting in Wichita on June 29! Bucket 1:The Civilian Marksmanship Program provides up to one…
On Monday, May 20, your Kansas State Rifle Association President Travis Couture-Lovelady and Executive Director Moriah Day accepted the Outstanding State Association of the Year award from the National Rifle Association at the NRA’s Board of Directors meeting in Dallas, Texas. Executive Director Moriah Day thanked KSRA members following the presentation of the award, “Your…
As of Tuesday morning, firearm owners across the country are still awaiting a ruling by U.S. District Judge James Moody in the Eastern District of Arkansas on whether he will impose a preliminary injunction against implementation of the ATF’s new rule on the definition of “Engaged in the business” of firearm sales. The rule went…
After days of anticipation, we received confirmation today that the Governor has chosen to sign HB 2530 which, as it was sent to the Governor’s desk, contained language broadening accountability for the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission. We’ve already detailed what this bill does, but with the Governor’s decision to sign the bill into law,…
We are excited to announce that this year’s annual meeting will be held in Wichita! The KSRA business meeting of members will be held at 1:30 Saturday, June 29 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport in Wichita. Following the business meeting of members, we will hold a legislative forum and hear from some elected…
On Thursday, May 2, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach joined KSRA Executive Director Moriah Day to discuss the recent lawsuit 21 states — led by Kansas — have filed against Biden’s ATF. Give the conversation a watch! You can get more information about the case and read filing itself here.
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is yet again leading the charge to end unconstitutional federal overreach. This time, Biden’s ATF is in his sights. And the lawsuit Kobach and fellow Attorneys General are filing in federal court today seeks to terminate an illegal attempt by the ATF to circumvent Congress’ definition of ‘being engaged in…