Governor Sam Brownback has been a staunch supporter of our Second Amendment rights and hunting heritage throughout his entire career.
After his tenure in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, Governor Brownback continued his stalwart efforts by signing into law many pro-gun and hunting reforms. For the following reasons, Governor Brownback has earned an "A+" rating and received our endorsement for reelection:
Supports Right-to-Carry
Signed HB 2052, increasing areas where CCHL Permit holders are legally allowed to carry and protects their permit confidentiality. |
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Signed SB 21, providing for concealed carry reciprocity with all 50 states. |
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Signed SB 152, allowing hunters to carry concealed firearms, without caliber restrictions, in the field. |
Supports Local Firearms Preemption
Signed HB 2578, preventing localities from creating their own laws or ordinances to ban open carry and requires law enforcement agencies to sell or auction seized firearms to federally licensed dealers. |
Supports Hunting
Signed SB 357, increasing the number of hunter education deferrals to help encourage future hunters. |
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Signed HB 2030, creating additional deer permits for disabled combat veterans. |
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Signed SB 314, allowing for the use of crossbows during the big game archery season. |
Supports Pro-Gun Reforms
Signed HB 2013, allowing for the sale of long guns in non-bordering states. |
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Signed HB 2162, prohibiting the use of taxpayer funds to lobby for gun control. |
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