Kansas Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Kansas Gun Owners

PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Kansas gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Kansas can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.

Kansas State Constitution

The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be tolerated, and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.

Kansas Constitution Bill of Rights, Section 4: Bear arms; armies.

Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:

All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and are instituted for their equal protection and benefit. No special privileges or immunities shall ever be granted by the legislature, which may not be altered, revoked or repealed by the same body; and this power shall be exercised by no other tribunal or agency.

Kansas Constitution Bill of Rights, Section 2: Political Power; privileges.

The people have the right to assemble, in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good, to instruct their representatives, and to petition the government, or any department thereof, for the redress of grievances.

Kansas Constitution Bill of Rights, Section 3: Right of peaceable assembly; petition.

Kansas Gun Laws

Kansas Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
Kansas Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
Kansas Concealed Carry (Source: Kansas Attorney General)
Kansas Personal and Family Protection Act - Frequently Asked Questions (Source: Kansas Attorney General)

Kansas Hunting Rules & Regulations

Kansas Hunting (Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism )
Kansas Hunting Regulations (Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism)
Kansas License/Permits (Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism)
Kansas License/Permit Requirements & Fees (Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism)
Kansas Hunting Applications and Fees (Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism)
Kansas Online Licenses & Permits (Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism)
Kansas Hunter Education (Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism)

Kansas Shooting Ranges

Kansas Public Shooting Ranges (Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism)
NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)

Kansas Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches

IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)

Kansas NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events

Kansas NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
Kansas "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)

Kansas State Firearm & Hunting Associations

Kansas State Rifle Association (NRA-Affiliated)
Safari Club International Great Plains Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
Safari Club International Chisholm Trail Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
Kansas Ducks Unlimited Chapter
Kansas Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
Kansas Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
Kansas NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
Kansas Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)

Kansas Gun Shows and FFLs

Kansas Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
Kansas Gun Shows (Source: GunShowTrader.com)
Kansas FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)

Kansas's Yearly Ranking for Gun-Friendly States

Kansas Elected Public Officials

Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
NRA's Ranking of Kansas Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)

Kansas Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings

Kansas State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
Kansas State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
Kansas Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)

Kansas State Business Tax Climate Rankings

Kansas State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
Taxes in Kansas (Source: Tax Foundation)

Firearm Background Check Data

Background check types

The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.

Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.

Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.

Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.

Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.

Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Best Gun-Friendly States Ranking

Overall Freedom Ranking

Business Tax Climate Rankings

Gun and Ammo Laws by State

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