Kansas Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

Shall issue, with discretion.

No. There is no restriction on handgun magazine capacity in Kansas.

Yes. Permitless concealed carry is legal for anyone at least 21 years old that is not prohibited from carrying a firearm.

Yes. Stun guns and Tasers are legal to purchase and possess without a license. However, they are not allowed in schools [72-6132].

Individuals between 18 and 21 may apply for provisional Concealed Carry Handgun Licenses (CCHL). You must be at least 21 years old to apply for a standard license.

[Kan. Stat. Ann § 21-6302(4)]

Yes, without a license for anyone at least 21 years old and allowed to possess a firearm. The minimum age for possessing and transporting a handgun unloaded and secured in a vehicle without any type of permit/license to carry firearms is 18.

Yes, unless posted and provided you are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs

No employer may prohibit possession of a handgun in a private means of conveyance, even if parked on the employer’s premises. In addition, no public employer shall restrict or otherwise prohibit by personnel policies any employee, who is legally qualified, from carrying any concealed handgun while engaged in the duties of such employee's employment outside of such employer's place of business, including while in a means of conveyance.

[Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-7c10(b)]

Kansas does not allow personal application or license information of concealed weapons license holders to be made public, however the information is available for law enforcement. In addition, records of individuals who have had their licenses suspended or revoked are open to inspection under the state’s public records act.

No definition of brandishing was found in Kansas law.However, assault is knowingly placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm. Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon.

[Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-5412(a) & (b)(1)]

No. Kansas law does not recognize "No Weapons Allowed" signs.

No. Kansas does not have a red flag law.

Not while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both, to such a degree as to render such person incapable of safely operating a firearm.

[Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6332]

As a responsibly armed American, regardless of the laws in your state, it is unwise to carry while under the influence of any substance that could impair your judgement, slow your reaction times, or impact your decision-making abilities. Any decision you make while carrying a firearm could have life-altering consequences.

No. Kansas does not require a permit to buy a handgun.

No. You do not have to register a handgun in Kansas.

No. There is no waiting period to purchase a handgun in Kansas.

Yes. Permitless carry is allowed in Kansas for anyone legally entitled to carry a firearm. In addition. individuals between 18 and 21 years of age may  carry a firearm on their own land, abode, or fixed place of business.

[Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6302(4)]

Initial License $32.50

Renewals  $25

An applicant must:

• Be at least 21 years old (based on the passage of HB 2058, 18 to 20 year olds are able to apply for provisional CCHLs as of July 1, 2021);
• Have completed an 8-hour firearms training course or other approved training;
• Be a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien or an eligible non-immigrant alien;
• Be a resident of the State of Kansas with a valid driver’s license or state-issued identification card, or reside in Kansas while serving on active duty in the military;
• Be a resident of the county where applying;
• Have read the Kansas Personal and Family Protection Act and be familiar with its provisions; and
• Meet federal law requirements.​

*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Kansas.

90 days

Non-resident licenses are limited to active-duty military personnel and their dependents stationed in Kansas. The process is the same as for residents.

Licensees must notify the Concealed Carry Licensing Unit (CCLU) of the attorney general’s office in writing within 30 days of losing a concealed carry handgun license or having it stolen. Complete the Lost or Destroyed Permit form and have it notarized. Mail it along with a fee of $15.00 in the form of a cashier’s check, personal check or money order made payable to the Office of Attorney General at the address on the form. Once notified, the CCLU will send the licensee an approval notice to re-issue the license. The licensee will have to go to an approved Kansas Department of Revenue station to obtain the re-issued CCHL. The Kansas Department of Revenue will charge a fee to generate a new CCHL.

• Carry in bars/restaurants that serve alcohol? Yes, provided you are not under the influence. 
• Carry in my vehicle without a permit/license? Yes, for anyone at least 21 years old.
• Carry in roadside rest areas? Yes.
• Carry in state/national parks, state/national forests, and WMAs? Yes.
• Carry in places of worship? There is no state statute prohibiting concealed carry in places of worship. However, since places of worship are private property, they may post signs prohibiting firearms.
• Carry in the State Capitol? Yes. [Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-7c21]

Yes.

[Kan. Stat. Ann. § 32-1002(c)(3)]

Yes. No person shall willfully obstruct or impede the participation of any individual in the lawful activity of hunting, fur harvesting or fishing.

[Kan. Stat. Ann § 32-1014]

There is no known statute in Kansas making it illegal to wear a COVID mask while carrying concealed.