A Kansas firearm bill of sale is a document that records the sale and transfer of firearm ownership between a seller and a buyer. While it is not required by Kansas law, it can be used to document a personal firearm transaction for legal protection.
Kansas law places the responsibility on the seller to ensure the buyer is legally permitted to own a firearm, preventing sales to individuals who are prohibited from purchasing a gun under state law.
State Laws for Selling a Gun in Kansas
Minimum Age to Purchase
In Kansas, individuals must be:
- 18 years or older to purchase a firearm with a barrel longer than 12 inches.
- People under 18 may not purchase handguns or firearms with a barrel less than 12 inches.
Permit for Purchase
Kansas does not require a permit to purchase firearms. Sellers in private transactions must only ensure they are not transferring firearms to individuals prohibited from owning them.
Register a Gun
Kansas does not require firearm registration, even in cases of inherited firearms.
Open Carry Permit
Kansas is a permitless open-carry state. Under Kansas law, anyone over the age of 18 may openly carry firearms [1] .
Concealed Carry Permit
Kansas allows anyone 21 or older to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. However, individuals aged 18 to 20 must have a Kansas Concealed Carry Handgun License (CCHL) to carry concealed weapons within the state.
How to Apply
Steps to apply for a Kansas Concealed Carry Handgun License (CCHL):
- Complete a Firearm Training Course: Attend a firearm safety course as required by law.
- Familiarize Yourself with the Law: Read the Kansas Personal and Family Protection Act.
- Submit the Application: File your completed CCHL application with your local Sheriff’s office, along with a passport-style photo and state ID.
- Pay Fees: Submit the required fee of $100 to the Office of the Attorney General and an additional $32.50 to the Sheriff’s office.
- Receive Your License: Upon approval, applicants aged 18 to 20 will receive a Provisional Concealed Carry License, while those 21 and older will receive a standard CCHL.
Gun Reciprocity
Kansas honors all out-of-state concealed carry licenses for individuals aged 21 or older who are legally allowed to possess firearms. Currently, 41 states recognize the Kansas CCHL [2] .
Restrictions on Firearm Ownership
Under Kansas law, individuals are prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they [3] :
- Are under 18 years old (for handguns or short-barreled firearms).
- Are addicted to controlled substances or alcohol.
- Have been involuntarily committed for mental illness.
- Are fugitives from justice.
- Are non-U.S. citizens unlawfully in the country.
- Have been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor in the past five years.
- Have used a firearm to commit a “person felony,” such as homicide, rape, or kidnapping.
Firearm Inheritance Laws
In Kansas, firearms can be inherited and passed down to relatives, provided the recipient is not prohibited from owning a gun. Kansas law does not impose specific inheritance restrictions.
