Kansas lawmakers consider some gun issues but not big shift

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Even Kansas lawmakers who are pursuing legislation on gun issues aren't sure it signals a big shift in the Republican-leaning state's political climate.

Legislators are considering proposals to allow judges to temporarily confiscate guns from people who deemed a risk to themselves and others.

They're also advancing a measure designed to ensure that fugitives and domestic abusers are prosecuted for illegal gun possession.

But proposals to ban bump stocks and limit the sale of semi-automatic weapons aren't being seriously considered.

Moderate Republican Rep. Stephanie Clayton of Overland Park says she doesn't know how she would get rural lawmakers to vote for such measures.