Kansas law does not require a license for purchase or possession of ammunition. Kansas law does not impose a minimum age for the purchase of possession of ammunition.

Is addicted to and an unlawful user of a controlled substance;

Used a firearm in the commission of a crime that is a “person felony” (a felony crime committed against or upon a person, such as homicide, rape, battery, kidnapping) or a crime under the law of another jurisdiction which is substantially the same as such person felony, or a violation of any provision of the Kansas uniform controlled substance act or a similar violation under the laws of another jurisdiction, or has been adjudicated a juvenile offender because of the commission of an act which if done by an adult would constitute the commission of a “person” felony, other crimes involving controlled substances, or a violation of any provision of the Kansas uniform controlled substances act;

Possesses a firearm within three years of satisfying the sentence for conviction of a “person felony” (a felony crime committed against or upon a person, such as homicide, rape, battery, kidnapping) or a crime under the law of another jurisdiction which is substantially the same as such person felony, or has been adjudicated a juvenile offender because of the commission of an act which if done by an adult would constitute the commission of a “person” felony but did not use a firearm in the commission of the crime;

Possesses a firearm within eight years of satisfying the sentence for conviction or has been released from imprisonment for the conviction of certain controlled substances felony crimes; certain crimes against persons and property; sex offenses; or an attempt, conspiracy, or criminal solicitation of any such felony; conviction of a crime under the law of another jurisdiction that is substantially the same as such felony; or adjudicated as a juvenile offender because if committed by an adult, the crime would constitute the commission of such felony.

Possesses a firearm within three months of conviction for certain “nonperson” felonies under Kansas law or a similar crime under the laws of another jurisdiction, has been released from imprisonment for such felony or was adjudicated as a juvenile offender because of the commission of an act which if done by an adult would constitute the commission of a “nonperson” felony;

Is or has been a mentally ill person subject to involuntary commitment for care and treatment, or a person with an alcohol or substance abuse problem subject to involuntary commitment for care and treatment, unless the person has received a “certificate of restoration” pursuant to Kansas law.

 Under Kansas law, a person who was previously ordered to involuntary commitment for care and treatment as a mentally ill person or a person with an alcohol or substance abuse problem and who has been discharged from a facility may file a petition in the court where treatment was ordered for a certificate of restoration of the ability to legally possess a firearm.

Is a fugitive from justice or an undocumented person unlawfully in the United States;

Has, within the preceding five years, been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor offense; or

Is currently subject to certain domestic violence protective orders.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6301(a)(1)-(16)

Concealed handgun licenses are available to applicants who meets certain qualifications. The Attorney General must issue a license if the applicant:

Is a resident of the county where the application is made and is a resident of the state;

Is 21 years of age or older, although individuals ages 18 – 20 may apply for provisional permits.

Is not prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or Kansas law; and

Presents evidence satisfactory to the attorney general that he or she has satisfactorily completed a weapons safety and training course approved by the attorney general.

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-7c03(a)
For more information and application: Concealed Carry Licensing | Attorney General of KS

Additionally, the state of Kansas further preempts any laws made regulating the concealed carry of firearms:  No city, county or other political subdivision of this state shall regulate, restrict or prohibit the carrying of concealed handguns by individuals except as provided in K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 21-6301, 21-6302, 21-6304, 21-6309, 75-7c10 or 75-7c20, and amendments thereto, or K.S.A. 21-4218(f), prior to its repeal. Any existing or future law, ordinance, rule, regulation or resolution enacted by any city, county or other political subdivision of this state that regulates, restricts or prohibits the carrying of concealed handguns by individuals except as provided in K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 21-6301, 21-6302, 21-6304, 21-6309, 75-7c10 or 75-7c20, and amendments thereto, or K.S.A. 21-4218(f), prior to its repeal, shall be null and void." Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-7c17(a)