Kansas Firearms Statutes: Ownership and Carry from Wichita to the High Plains

Constitutional Carry, Second Amendment Protection Acts, Private Sales & Self-Defense in the Sunflower State

Kansas is a staunch defender of the Second Amendment, being one of the first states to adopt Constitutional Carry and enacting the Second Amendment Protection Act to challenge federal regulation. From the suburbs of Overland Park to the wide-open prairies of Western Kansas, gun owners enjoy a lack of waiting periods, registration, or state-mandated background checks for private sales. This guide explores the legalities of carrying in public buildings, the state’s preemption laws, and the robust self-defense protections afforded to all Kansans.