Summary

• Permit required: No, for most adults  Kansas allows permitless concealed carry for those21+ who can legally possess a firearm. 

• Minimum age:21 for permitless concealed carry;18–20 may carry concealed only with a Kansas (provisional) CCHL or in limited private-property contexts. 

• Duty to inform:No general duty to proactively inform law enforcement, but you must comply if asked and present ID/permit if you have one. 

• Where you can/can’t carry: Allowed in most public places unless specifically prohibited; common bans includeschools, courthouses/courtrooms, secured areas of jails/law-enforcement buildings, posted secure public buildings, and federal restricted areas. 

• Visitors: Many out-of-state permits are recognized, butpermitless carry usually does not travel  visitors should verify reciprocity and local postings. 

Kansas is apermitless/constitutional carry state and also remainsshall-issue for those who want a Kansas Concealed Carry Handgun License (CCHL). If you’re21 or older and not prohibited from possessing firearms, you may carry concealed without a permit anywhere it’s otherwise lawful. Kansas continues to issue CCHLs for residents and qualifying military stationed in-state; licensing is handledstatewide by the Kansas Attorney General, with applications typically submitted through your county sheriff. 

Kansas isshall-issue, meaning qualified applicants who meet training, background, and statutory requirements must be issued a license. The state also offersprovisional licenses for ages 18–20, which allow concealed carry for that age group under license conditions. 

Kansas recognizes manyout-of-state concealed carry permits (reciprocity), which can matter for travelers who want carry privileges in other states or for 18–20-year-olds who need a permit to carry in Kansas. Still, carry remains restricted in certain locations like schools, secured public buildings with proper signage and security, courthouses, correctional secure areas and federal prohibited zones. When transporting or storing a handgun in vehicles, hotels, or shared spaces, use common-sense secure storage. For privacy and to reduce theft/handling risk, some people also useFaraday-protected SLNT bags alongside a lockbox when carrying through parking lots, lobbies, or leaving gear in a car. 

Useful Links

• Kansas Concealed Carry Overview 

• Kansas Firearms / Carry Law Summary (reciprocity & basics