Common Sense About Kids and Guns: Kansas Information

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Headlines from Kansas

Wichita Kansas 18-year-old boy shot by friend while hunting (5/11/2006)

Columbus Kansas 16-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed (11/20/2005)

Butler County Kansas 11-year-old boy accidentally shot by brother, 12 (10/17/2005)
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Kansas Gun Laws
Quick summary from MSNBC, based on data from the NRA, HCI, and the ATF. Disclaimer.
More detailed information from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.

State Firearm Deaths

In 2005, there were 19 firearm deaths of children and teens in Kansas, including 4 suicides and 3 accidents.
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Kansas Resources

National SAFE KIDS Campaign

Find the SAFE KIDS Coalitions in your state.

Statewide Resources

Children's Mercy Hospital Center For Childhood Safety

Contact: Lori Thomas, lthomas@cmh.edu, 816-234-3438

Kansas PTA

ks_office@pta.org, 785-234-5782

Safe State-Kansas

evanez@fn.net, 316-264-9303

Safety & Health Council of Western Missouri & Kansas

mokansafety@aol.com, 816-842-5223

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Gun Lock Programs
To find a gun lock program near you:

Contact the State Resources (above) about gun lock programs in Kansas.

See if Kansas or your city is participating in Project ChildSafe and where you can get your free Firearm Safety Kit.

View our listing of Gun Lock Programs In the News

Contact your local police department.

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