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Sheriff talks about conceal carry law
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Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir talks about changes in the states conceal carry law, Wednesday at the Great Bend Noon Kiwanis meeting. - photo by SUSAN THACKER Great Bend Tribune
Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir told a civic group Wednesday he has “concerns” about the state’s new concealed carry legislation. Starting July 1, it will be legal for most people to carry a concealed weapon in Kansas, with or without a permit.Not that he assumes people don’t carry guns without permits.“We figure everybody is probably armed, anyhow,” he said. “Even people who have a conceal carry permit quickly realize that carrying a gun 24-7 is a pain,” he added.Bellendir is quick to point out he’s a longtime member of the National Rifle Association; he got his first gun when he was 9 years old and he loves the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.