In Kansas, adults may purchase and openly carry firearms in public without a permit. In April 2015, new legislation was passed that also permits the concealed carry of firearms without a license.
Concealed carry licenses will still be issued by the State of Kansas for those who want them, but are no longer required. The availability of the licenses cannot be construed to prohibit the carrying of handguns without a license, whether carried openly or concealed.
Despite the new law, it remains illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to carry a concealed firearm – unless you are on your own land, in your own house, or at your fixed place of business.
While a concealed carry license is no longer required as of July 1, 2015, Kansas will continue to issue licenses for those who desire one. The new law does not eliminate the current concealed carry permit process; instead it removes the licensing barrier for those residents who wish to carry within the state. The Attorney General of Kansas will still issue concealed carry licenses to people who meet certain requirements. To qualify for a concealed handgun license, you must:
be at least 21 years old
be a resident of the county where the application is made
complete a firearms safety training course (if I recall it was 8 hours)
pass a written exam covering local and state laws, basic firearm safety and function
complete proficiency testing at the range (5 yards, 10 yards & 25 yards) - range targets kept on file
be eligible under state and federal law to possess a firearm determined by a full background check
provide fingerprints, 2x2 photo and fees to the Sheriff's Department and Kansas Attorney General
Yours truly,
'Merica