State Laws · KS
Kansas Gun Laws
Effective as of July 1, 2015 (SB 45 (constitutional carry)). Laws change — you should check for updates or consult with a licensed firearms trainer in your state before acting on this information.
Concealed & Open Carry
Kansas adopted constitutional carry under SB 45, effective July 1, 2015. Persons aged 21 and older who can legally possess a firearm may carry concealed without a license. Open carry is legal for anyone 18 and older. Kansas issues a Concealed Carry Handgun License (CCHL) for reciprocity.
Key statute: K.S.A. 21-6302 — criminal carrying of a weapon. Exemptions for eligible persons create constitutional carry. K.S.A. 75-7c01 through 75-7c26 — governs the CCHL system.
Who Cannot Carry
Prohibited persons include: convicted felons, persons convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor within the past five years, persons under 21, persons who are mentally ill and subject to involuntary commitment, persons addicted to or unlawful users of controlled substances, and fugitives from justice.
Prohibited Locations
Kansas prohibits carry in: state and municipal buildings that provide adequate security measures (metal detectors and armed guards), courthouses, schools and school grounds (if posted), correctional facilities, and any building with posted prohibition (if the building provides adequate security measures, the prohibition is enforceable; otherwise, the posting serves as a trespass notice only). Kansas allows carry in most government buildings that do not provide security.
Purchase Requirements
No permit is required to purchase any firearm. All FFL sales require a NICS background check. Private sales do not require a background check. There is no waiting period, no state firearms registry, no assault weapons ban, and no magazine restriction.
Citations
K.S.A. Chapter 21, Article 63 (crimes against the public safety — weapons); K.S.A. Chapter 75, Article 7c (personal and family protection act); SB 45 (2015).
Look up statutes at Kansas Legislature →Legal disclaimer
This summary is for informational purposes only. Firearms laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes and consult a qualified attorney before making legal decisions.
Sources & official resources
Federal firearms laws
ATF.gov — Laws: Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives →Kansas statutes
Kansas Legislature →This link goes to Kansas's legislative website. To find specific firearms statutes, search for terms like "concealed carry," "firearms," or "weapons permit" in the site's search function.