A law allowing Kansans to carry concealed weapons passed the legislature last year and went into effect this month. A recent shooting incident has revealed another aspect of the conceal carry law.

To some it’s a right granted by the Second Amendment. Others say that it’s an issue of safety. This month Kansas became the 48th state to issue concealed weapons licenses.

"It gives citizens the ability to protect themselves and their families and other human beings," Kansas State Senator and concealed carry bill author Phil Journey said.

Now it turns out Kansas also recognizes concealed weapons permits issued in other states.

"There are 22 states that have reciprocity with Kansas," Shawnee County Sheriff Dick Barta said.

Reciprocity means in some cases it’s legal for non-residents who have out of state licenses to carry and use their weapons in Kansas. Kansans can carry a weapon in other states.

During an attempted gas station robbery last weekend, a man with an Oklahoma permit shot at the robbery suspect. It's the first known instance that Kansas' concealed carry reciprocity has been used.

Last year Governor Sebelius vetoed the concealed carry bill but the legislature had the votes to override it. The governor then let the bill become law without signing it.