Kansas gun laws

Last verified November 1, 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Gun laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every rule with the state's agency or statutes before you carry or travel.

Carry

Permitless (constitutional) carry: Yes, for eligible adults 21+
21+ may carry concealed without a license.
Open carry: Allowed without a license. K.S.A. 75-7c03 says the concealed-carry license doesn't create a general ban on unlicensed carry, open or concealed, loaded or unloaded. People under 21 may not carry concealed (21-6302). Source
Permits: Kansas permit guide

Vehicle transport

No license needed; handguns may be carried loaded or unloaded (75-7c03). Employers may not ban a handgun kept in a private vehicle (75-7c10(b)). Source

Places where carry is banned

Buildings conspicuously posted under AG rules, and certain public buildings with adequate security measures (K.S.A. 75-7c10). Private employers may restrict carry on their premises. Not a complete list. Source

Magazines and assault weapons

Magazine capacity limit: No statewide limit
Assault-weapon restrictions: No statewide ban

Duty to inform

Not confirmed. Check with Office of the Attorney General, Concealed Carry Licensing (apply through county sheriff).

Stand your ground and castle doctrine

No duty to retreat in any place you're lawfully present (stand your ground).

Red-flag law

No extreme risk protection order law.

Reciprocity

Kansas recognizes valid out-of-state licenses for people who are not Kansas residents.

Honors permits from every state. Non-residents.

Official reciprocity information

Check whether Kansas honors your permit

Sources

Magazine, assault-weapon and red-flag lists come from Giffords Law Center summaries; stand-your-ground from NCSL. Carry, vehicle, banned-place, duty-to-inform and reciprocity details come from the state's own legislature, attorney general or state police pages.