Creating a traffic infraction for not securely storing a firearm in an unattended vehicle, providing exceptions and penalties therefor and requiring the office of the attorney general to conduct a secure storage of firearms educational campaign and create materials therefor.

HB 2200 creates a traffic infraction for leaving a firearm unsecured in an unattended vehicle in Kansas. It requires all firearms (handguns and other types) to be stored in a locked hard-sided container out of view or in a locked container with a tamper-resistant lock for soft-sided options. Exceptions include antique firearms, agricultural use on private property, law enforcement, hunters with valid licenses, and active military personnel. The Attorney General must also develop an educational campaign, including website resources and mandatory dealer notices, to inform the public about the new storage rules.