GEUDA SPRINGS, Kan. — Residents of this tiny south-central Kansas community have passed an ordinance requiring most households to have guns and ammunition.
Noncomplying residents would be fined $10 under the ordinance, passed 3-2 earlier this month by City Council members who thought it would help protect the town of 210 people. Those who suffer from physical or mental disabilities, paupers and people who conscientiously oppose firearms would be exempt.
Geuda Springs has no local police force; the Sumner County Sheriff’s department is responsible for policing the area. Sheriff Gerald Gilkey said the ordinance makes him concerned for the safety of his officers.
"This throws up red flags," he said.
The town’s city attorney, Thomas Herlocker, also opposes the measure, which has not taken effect. He said he plans to ask the council to reverse itself on the issue when it meets Dec. 1.
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