Kansas Gun Laws

Kansas operates as an “Unrestricted” and “Shall Issue” state. Anyone who is 21 and can legally possess a firearm is allowed to conceal carry without a permit. You must file with the local sheriff if a permit is required for out-of-state travel. To file an application you need to be 21, and you must fill the form out at the sheriff’s office. There are no permits issued for non-residents.

Kansas Gun Laws Quick Facts

Open Carry Permitted?	Yes!
Carry In Vehicle?	Yes!
Carry In State Park?	Yes!
Carry In Restaurants?	Yes!
Constitutional Carry?	Yes!
No Weapon Sign Enforced?	No
Must Notify Officer?	No

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Kansas: Where Is CCW Allowed?

Places Allowed

State parks
State and national forests
Road side rest areas
Public grounds and parking lots/garages
Vehicle
All areas of the state – except those listed below

Places Not Allowed

K-12 Schools both Public and Private Buildings if posted “No Firearms”
Governors residence
Any public building with a posted sign saying “No Firearms”
Secure areas of any buildings for a correctional facility, jail facility or a law enforcement agency
State courthouses if posted
State racetracks if posted
Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.

Kansas: Conceal Carry Laws

Open Carry

YES – Without a Permit/License Open carry is legal in Kansas with no permit if you are at least 18 years old and allowed to possess a firearm.

Carry In Vehicle

YES – Without a Permit/License Anyone who is 21 years of age who can legally possess a handgun can carry it concealed or openly in Kansas without any type of permit/license. 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.

Carry In State Parks

YES

You are permitted to carry in state parks, state forests, WMA’s and roadside rest areas

Carry In Restaurants

YES – In Restaurants That Serve Alcohol “Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Some restaurants may be posted with “NO GUN” signs. Check with the staff if this means just the bar area. If we have indicated a “Yes” then it should be legal to have a meal without drinking alcohol.

Constitutional Carry

Yes

No Weapon Signs Enforced

“No Weapons” signs are not mentioned in Kansas gun laws. There are no legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs. They have no force of law unless they are posted in areas that are mentioned in the law as being off limits.

Must Notify Officer

NO – Must Inform Officer on Contact By Law There is nothing in Kansas gun laws that states you must inform a law enforcement officer you have a firearm when approached on official business.