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Kansas concealed carry permit guide
Permitless carry Last verified November 1, 2026
Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Carry laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every requirement with the issuing agency before you apply or carry.
Permitless (constitutional) carry
Yes, for eligible adults 21+. 21+ may carry concealed without a license.
Permit types
- Concealed carry handgun license (CCHL)
Issuing agency and how to apply
Office of the Attorney General, Concealed Carry Licensing (apply through county sheriff)
Complete approved training, then apply through your county sheriff.
Eligibility and minimum age
- Minimum age
- 18
- Eligibility
- 18+; ages 18-20 receive a provisional license.
Fees
- Resident (new)
- $32.50 to the county sheriff (Attorney General fee is $0 since July 1, 2023)
- Non-resident (new)
- Not applicable (no non-resident permit)
- Renewal
- Check with Office of the Attorney General, Concealed Carry Licensing (apply through county sheriff)
Training requirements
Approved 8-hour training course.
Processing time, validity and renewal
- Processing time
- AG must notify within 90 days of a complete application; most take 60-90 days
- Valid for
- 4 years
Non-resident permits
Not available to non-residents. Not issued to non-residents except active-duty military stationed in Kansas and qualifying dependents.
Reciprocity
Kansas recognizes valid out-of-state licenses for people who are not Kansas residents.
Sources
- www.ag.ks.gov/divisions/civil/licensing-inspections/concealed-carry-licensing
- www.ag.ks.gov/divisions/civil/licensing-inspections/concealed-carry-licensing/out-of-state
- www.ag.ks.gov/divisions/civil/licensing-inspections/concealed-carry-licensing/concealed-ca
Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.