Updating cross references in the personal and family protection act regarding the eligibility requirements to obtain a license to carry a concealed handgun, requiring the surrender of a suspended or revoked license, providing for a transition from a provisional license to a standard license and prohibiting the collection of personal information of an off-duty law enforcement officer entering buildings while armed or requiring such officer to wear any item identifying such person as a law enforcement officer or being armed.

SB 43 updates Kansas' concealed handgun licensing rules. It requires applicants to complete an 8-hour safety course covering handgun handling, storage, and state laws, with age limits of 18 for provisional licenses and 21 for standard licenses. The bill mandates surrendering licenses upon suspension/revocation, creates a process to upgrade provisional to standard licenses, and prohibits businesses from collecting personal information or requiring special identification for off-duty law enforcement officers carrying firearms in buildings. These changes apply directly to Kansas residents seeking concealed carry permits and law enforcement officers working in public spaces.