Kansas Concealed Carry Laws & Information

We try to stay as up to date as possible, but always check with local law enforcement to be sure about which states honor your states permit.

The following states have permitless carry. This means that if you can legally possess a firearm in that state you can carry it concealed without a permit/license. You still have to abide by all conceaeled carry laws in that state. Please note that the last three states only allow residents to carry without a permit/license. Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont, West Virginia, Idaho (Residents Only), North Dakota (Residents Only), Wyoming (Residents Only).

Information compiled from various state government and private sites from around the web.

Reciprocity: How This State Honors Other States Permits & Licenses

Kansas Honors all other states Permit/Licenses and he or she must be at least 21 Years of Age. Kansas also Honors Non-Resident Permits/Licenses From the States They Honor.

75-7c03. (a) The availability of licenses to carry concealed handguns under this act shall not be construed to impose a general prohibition on the carrying of handguns without such license, whether carried openly or concealed, or loaded or unloaded.

Beginning 7/1/15, the Residents of Kansas can carry a concealed defensive firearm in the state of Oklahoma without any type of permit/license. You must carry your st,ate issued ID when carrying your firearm in Oklahoma.

Permitless Carry in Kansas

21-6302

(a) Criminal carrying of a weapon is knowingly carrying:

(4) any pistol, revolver or other firearm concealed on one’s person if such person is under 21 years of age, except when on such person’s land or in such person’s abode or fixed place of business.

75-7c03. (a) The availability of licenses to carry concealed handguns under this act shall not be construed to impose a general prohibition on the carrying of handguns without such license, whether carried openly or concealed, or loaded or unloaded.

Besides 75-7c03. (a) what Kansas did was remove all references that a person needed a valid permit license to carry a concealed firearm in Kansas from their statutes. 21-6302 (4) is listed above showing that you must be 21 years of age to carry a concealed firearm outside the places listed in that section and that permitless concealed carry only applies to those are 21 years of age. Also you must be able to legally own a firearm.

How to Apply for a Kansas Concealed Carry Permit

Instructions for Application Per KS Application With Instructions

Please complete this application fully by typing or printing in ink all requested information. Attach items 1 thru 4 listed below and submit your completed application to the Sheriff’s Office in your county of residence. The Sheriff will take your fingerprints and forward your concealed carry handgun license (CCHL) application to the Attorney General (AG).

1. For new applications or those which have permanently expired, you must attach two money orders, cashier’s checks or personal checks: One for $100 payable to “Office of the Attorney General;” and one for $32.50 payable to “Sheriff of _______________County.” All Fees Submitted Are nonrefundable.

2. A photocopy of a certificate signed by an AG approved instructor showing the applicant’s completion of an approved training course. A certificate of completion may not be required if:

(a) you are a retired law enforcement officer and apply within 8 years of retiring;

(b) you are a state corrections or parole officer, or federal corrections officer who qualified with a handgun within the 12 months preceding application; or

(c) you are a resident of Kansas in possession of a valid concealed handgun license issued by a jurisdiction whose training is equal to or greater than the Kansas training requirement. (see “new resident” information on page 4)

For new residents to Kansas who have a valid non-Kansas CCL, visit the Attorney General’s website at www.ag.ks.gov to view current concealed carry statutes and non-Kansas license information.

My prior training is equal to or greater than the Kansas training requirement. Attach a copy of your valid non-Kansas License, training certificate and proof of the training requirements.
My prior training isn’t equal to or greater than the Kansas training requirement. Attend a Kansas Concealed carry class and attach a copy of the completion certificate to this application.

3. A 2” x 2” frontal view (head & shoulders, no sunglasses or hats), passport-type color photograph of the applicant taken within the preceding 30 days. Attach your photo to page 2 of the application.

4. A photocopy of your Kansas driver’s license or Kansas identification card. Eligible active duty military personnel and their dependents living in Kansas and possessing a non-Kansas driver’s license or state issued ID card must attach hereto a copy of:

(a) their driver’s license or state issued ID card; and

(b) the orders which currently station the member (or dependent) in Kansas. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY OR ATTACH A PHOTOCOPY OF A MILITARY ID or CAC CARD to this application. (see “dependent” definition and other active duty information on page 4)

By statutory mandate, the AG has 90 days to approve or deny an application. If approved, you will receive a notice of approval in the mail and be directed to a State driver’s license station to obtain your license. You must pay any additional fees the Department of Revenue requires to issue the CCHL card.

WARNING: This application is executed under oath. A false statement or answer in sections I, II, or III of this application, or submission of a false document, may subject the applicant to prosecution for the crime of perjury, K.S.A. 21-5903, and amendments thereto, a severity level nine (9) non-person felony, or other applicable criminal charges.

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that all of the statements made in this application are true and correct and that:

1. I have received a copy of the Kansas Personal and Family Protection Act (KPFPA) and I am familiar with its provisions;

2. I have complied with the criteria in K.S.A. 75-7c04 (as listed in Section III of this application), including completion an approved training course or meeting an exception to the training requirement; and

3. I desire a concealed carry license as a means of self-defense.

4. I understand that a state and national criminal history records check will be conducted and may include access to expunged records, and that other investigations may be conducted to determine my eligibility for a concealed carry handgun license.

The Application or Kansas AG Site gives you all the information you need.

75-7c05 (i) A person who presents proof that such person is on active duty with any branch of the armed forces of the United States and is stationed at a United States military installation located outside this state, may submit by mail an application described in subsection (a) and the other materials required by subsection (b) to the sheriff of the county where the applicant resides. Provided the applicant is fingerprinted at a United States military installation, the applicant may submit a full set of finger- prints of such applicant along with the application. Upon receipt of such items, the sheriff shall forward to the attorney general the application and the portion of the original license fee which is payable to the attorney general.

How to Obtain A Non-Resident Kansas Concealed Carry Permit

From the Kansas Attorney General FAQs

Q: Because Kansas now recognizes all CCH licenses and permits for non residents, if I move to Kansas will my non-Kansas CCH be proof of training in and of itself?

A: Maybe. Again, on and after July 1, 2015, the training used to obtain the non-Kansas CCH will need to be reviewed to determine whether 75-7c04(c)(1) has been met by the applicant. Some states require no training at all and some states have training standards that may or may not be “equal to or greater than” those of Kansas’ training requirements.

Kansas issues Non Resident Permit/Licenses to Active Duty Military Personnel and their dependants stationed in Kansas. If you are active military or the dependant of active military and stationed in Kansas even though you have residence in another state you can apply for a Kansas Permit/License to carry. Apply the same as a resident. Information on Military Personnel from the KS AG.

Places You Can Not Carry Even With a Kansas Concealed Carry Permit

The Kansas Attorney General in an Opinion dated 7/10/17 has stated that, a College/University can have a rule that a firearm must be carried with an empty chamber. You can read the Opinion here.

Places “Off Limits” and Exemptions

K.S.A. 75-7c10 as amended states that a Permit/License Holder who goes by an AG approved sign, stating no firearms, is not a crime but can be asked to leave and if the person does not leave when asked, they can be charged with trespassing. (This seems to apply to all signage in all public buildings, except those with adequate security measures).
K-12 Schools both Public and Private Buildings. That means they must be posted but they do not have to have an exemption or obtain metal detectors to keep their posting. School grounds can’t be and they do not have to use the new “AG exempt building signage” , but can post using the ‘normal’ AG approved signage if they want to prevent CC carry inside the building. If it is not posted, then CC is allowed.
The State School for the Deaf and Blind does not fall under this Act.
A state or municipal-owned medical care facility, as defined in K.S.A. 65-425, and amendments thereto;
A community mental health center organized pursuant to K.S.A.19-4001 et seq., and amendments thereto;
A an indigent health care clinic, as defined by K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 65-7402, and amendments thereto; or
Any building owned or leased by the authority created under the university of Kansas hospital authority act, any building located within the health care district, as defined in the unified government of Wyandotte county and Kansas City, Kansas City-wide master plan, Rosedale master plan and traffic study or similar master plan or comprehensive planning or zoning document approved by the unified government of Wyandotte
County and Kansas City, Kansas in effect on January 12, 2017. They do not have to use the new “AG exempt building signage” , but can post using the ‘normal’ AG approved signage if they want to prevent CC carry inside the building. If it is NOT posted, then CC is allowed.
All places “Off Limits” must be posted with approved signage as defined by the Attorney General.
‘‘Building’’ shall not include any structure, or any area of any structure, designated for the parking of motor vehicles.
No employer may prohibit possession of a handgun in a private means of conveyance, even if parked on the employer’s premises.
Only Public Buildings can be posted. Public Grounds and Parking Lots/Garages are not considered buildings.
Secure areas of any buildings for a correctional facility, jail facility or a law enforcement agency are off limits.
Chief Judges of judicial districts are given specific authority to limit the presence of weapons in their courtrooms and ancillary courtrooms, provided the court room has adequate security.
State and Municipal workers can carry on the job unless their building has adequate security and is posted with proper signage. or an exemption with the AG’s office and the “approved exempt AG signage” (until 2018).
Possession of a firearm under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.
State and Municipal workers if working in a properly posted state building with adequate security may be able to carry if they get approval from those in charge.
State and Local Authorities can get a six month exemption and ask for a 4 year extension in place of the 6 month extension, or following expiration of the 6 month exemption and can post their property with the “approved AG exemption signage” but they must have a plan and file it with the state government. After 5 years (1/1/18) all public buildings must have approved signage and security to ban the carrying of firearms. This includes state supported Colleges/Universities and State/Local Government buildings.
Any private entity which provides adequate security measures in a private building and which conspicuously posts signage in accordance with this section prohibiting the carrying of a concealed handgun in such building as authorized by the personal and family protection act shall not be liable for any wrongful act or omission relating to actions of persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun concerning acts or omissions regarding such handguns.
Any private entity which does not provide adequate security measures in a private building and which allows the carrying of a concealed handgun as authorized by the personal and family protection act shall not be liable for any wrongful act or omission relating to actions of persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun concerning acts or omissions regarding such handguns.
This act in no way overrules any Federal Restrictions on carrying on any Federal property.

(m) For purposes of this section:

(1) ‘‘Adequate security measures’’ means the use of electronic equipment and armed personnel at public entrances to detect and restrict the carrying of any weapons into the state or municipal building, or any public area thereof, including, but not limited to, metal detectors, metal detector wands or any other equipment used for similar purposes to ensure that weapons are not permitted to be carried into such building or public area by members of the public. Adequate security measures for storing and securing lawfully carried weapons, including, but not limited to, the use of gun lockers or other similar storage options may be provided at public entrances.

(3) public employer’’ means the state and any municipality as those terms are defined in K.S.A. 75-6102, and amendments thereto, except the term ‘‘public employer’’ shall not include school districts.

Other Definitions:

(2) ‘‘Authorized personnel’’ means employees of a state agency or municipality and any person granted authorization pursuant to subsection (d)(2), who are authorized to enter a state or municipal building through a restricted access entrance.

(3) The terms ‘‘municipality’’ and ‘‘municipal’’ are interchangeable and have the same meaning as the term ‘‘municipality’’ is defined in K.S.A. 75-6102, and amendments thereto, but does not include school districts.

(4) ‘‘Public area’’ means any portion of a state or municipal building that is open to and accessible by the public or which is otherwise designated as a public area by the governing body or the chief administrative officer, if no governing body exists, of such building.

75-7c20

(a) The carrying of a concealed handgun shall not be prohibited in any public area of any state or municipal building unless such public area has adequate security measures to ensure that no weapons are permitted to be carried into such public area and the building public area is conspicuously posted with either permanent or temporary signage approved by the governing body, or the chief administrative officer, if no governing body exists, in accordance with K.S.A. 2015 Supp. 75-7c10, and amendments thereto.

(b) The carrying of a concealed handgun shall not be prohibited throughout any state or municipal building in its entirety unless such building has adequate security measures at all public access entrances to ensure that no weapons are permitted to be carried into such building and the building is conspicuously posted in accordance with K.S.A. 2015 Supp. 75-7c10, and amendments thereto.

(c) No state agency or municipality shall prohibit an employee from carrying a concealed handgun at the employee’s work place unless the building has adequate security measures at all public access entrances to ensure that no weapons are permitted to be carried into such building and the building is conspicuously posted in accordance with K.S.A. 2015 Supp. 75-7c10, and amendments thereto.

For Employee Carry

75-7c10 (d) The governing body or the chief administrative officer, if no governing body exists, of any of the following institutions may permit any employee, who is legally qualified, to carry a concealed handgun in any building of such institution, if the employee meets such institution’s own policy requirements regardless of whether such building is conspicuously posted in accordance with the provisions of this section:

(1) A unified school district;

(2) a postsecondary educational institution, as defined in K.S.A. 74-3201b, and amendments thereto;

(3) a state or municipal-owned medical care facility, as defined in K.S.A. 65-425, and amendments thereto;

(4) a state or municipal-owned adult care home, as defined in K.S.A. 39-923, and amendments thereto;

(5) a community mental health center organized pursuant to K.S.A. 19-4001 et seq., and amendments thereto; or

(6) an indigent health care clinic, as defined by K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 65-7402, and amendments thereto.

(e) No public employer shall restrict or otherwise prohibit by personnel policies any employee, who is legally qualified, from carrying any concealed handgun while engaged in the duties of such employee’s employment outside of such employer’s place of business, including while in a means of conveyance.

(f) (1) It shall be a violation of this section to carry a concealed hand- gun in violation of any restriction or prohibition allowed by subsection (a) or (b) if the building is posted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the attorney general pursuant to subsection (i). Any person
who violates this section shall not be subject to a criminal penalty but may be subject to denial to such premises or removal from such premises.

75-7c10

(j) The attorney general shall adopt rules and regulations prescribing the location, content, size and other characteristics of signs to be posted on a building where carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited pursuant to subsections (a) and (b). Such regulations shall prescribe, at a minimum, that:

(1) The signs be posted at all exterior entrances to the prohibited buildings;

(2) the signs be posted at eye level of adults using the entrance and not more than 12 inches to the right or left of such entrance;

(3) the signs not be obstructed or altered in any way; and

(4) signs which become illegible for any reason be immediately replaced.

AG Signage for Exempt State & Municipal Buildings

AG Signage for Buildings Other Than State or Municipal

AG Approved Signage

Tribal Lands
As a general matter, tribal lands are independently governed by their own respective tribes and state laws have no effect upon tribal laws. It is our understanding that visiting licensees will be recognized so long as they are acting according to state laws. However, should a licensee be traveling onto tribal lands, it is always best to contact the local policing authority and inquire as to the proper manner of carrying a firearm.

In kansas, Concealed carry licensees can take their loaded weapons off of their person while they are traveling in their vehicles. With no requirement for vehicle occupancy, and allows concealed carry licensees to leave their weapon, loaded or unloaded, in their vehicle. Again, the purpose for preempting city and county regulations was to shield licensees from local firearms violations in the event that they removed their weapons from their person while traveling throughout the state

Other places that may be “Off Limits in Kansas” from the Kansas Attorney General.

Laws Regarding Parking Lot Storage

75-7c10. Same; Restrictions on Carrying Concealed Handgun on Certain Property; Exceptions; Penalties for Violations

(b) Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent:

(1) Any private employer from restricting or prohibiting by personnel policies persons licensed under this act from carrying a concealed handgun while on the premises of the employer’s business or while engaged in the duties of the person’s employment by the employer, except that no employer may prohibit possession of a handgun in a private means of conveyance, even if parked on the employer’s premises.

“No Gun Signs” Do not Have the Force of Law

75-7c10

(f) (1) It shall be a violation of this section to carry a concealed handgun in violation of any restriction or prohibition allowed by subsection (a) or (b) if the building is posted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the attorney general pursuant to subsection (j). Any person who violates this section shall not be subject to a criminal penalty but may be subject to denial to such premises or removal from such premises.

Must Inform Officer Immediately on Contact By Law?

In Kansas, it is not needed, because the law does not require you to inform an Officer that you have a permit/license to carry.

With Permitless Carry, you don’t have to have a Permit/License to carry in Kansas as long as you can legally possess the firearm. There is nothing in Kansas Law that states you have to tell an officer you have a firearm when approached on any official business.

Carry In State Parks//WMA/Road Side Rest Areas & St. /Nat. Forests

Carry is Allowed in these Areas:

State Parks: YES; Park Regulations & Admin Code Dept. Land & Waters 115-8-1
State/National Forests: YES; Unless Posted Admin Code Dept. Land & Waters 115-8-1
State WMA’s: YES; Unless Posted Admin Code Dept. Land & Waters 115-8-1
Road Side Rest Areas: YES

Car/RV Carry Without a Kansas Concealed Carry Permit

In Kansas, anyone who is 21 years of age who can legally possess a handgun can carry it concealed or openly in Kansas without any type of permit/license. See AG Opinions for information CCL Holders and uncased long guns in vehicles.

Open Carry (Without a Valid Permit/License)

Open Carry is legal for those without a valid Permit/license. The state preempts all local firearm laws in the state. The Minimum age for Open Carry is 18. See “State Preemption Section.”

Check Kansas Statute 12-16,124 and 75-7c20 for more information.

Open Carry could be forbidden in places where those with a valid permit/license can carry, please continue reading for more.

State Preemption

12-16,124 . Firearms and ammunition; regulation by city or county, limitations

(a) No city or county shall adopt or enforce any ordinance, resolution or regulation, and no agent of any city or county shall take any administrative action, governing the requirement of fees, licenses or permits for, the commerce in or the sale, purchase, transfer, ownership, storage, carrying, transporting or taxation of firearms or ammunition, or any component or combination thereof.

(b) Any ordinance, resolution or regulation prohibited (a) that was adopted prior to July 1, 2015, shall be null and void.

(1) Prohibit a city or county from adopting and enforcing any ordinance, resolution or regulation relating to the personnel policies of such city or county and the carrying of firearms by employees of such city or county, except that any such ordinance, resolution or regulation shall comply with the provisions of K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 75-7c01 et seq., and amendments thereto;

(2) prohibit a city or county from adopting any ordinance, resolution or regulation pursuant to K.S.A. 2014 Supp. 75-7c20, and amendments thereto; or

(3) prohibit a law enforcement officer, as defined in K.S.A. 22-2202, and amendments thereto, from acting within the scope of such officer’s duties; or

(4) prohibit a city or county from levying and collecting any retailers’ sales tax on the sale of firearms, ammunition or any component or combination thereof as authorized by K.S.A. 12-189, and amendments thereto.

75-7c17

(a) The legislature finds as a matter of public policy and fact that it is necessary to provide statewide uniform standards for issuing licenses to carry concealed handguns for self-defense and finds it necessary to occupy the field of regulation of the bearing of concealed handguns for self-defense to ensure that no honest, law-abiding person who qualifies under the provisions of this act is subjectively or arbitrarily denied the person’s rights. No city, county or other political subdivision of this state shall regulate, restrict or prohibit the carrying of concealed hand- guns by individuals except as provided in K.S.A. 2014 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. 2014 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.

Laws Regarding Deadly Force

Chapter 21: Crimes and Punishment

Article 52: Principles of Criminal Liability

21-5201 Requirements of voluntary act or omission

21-5202 Culpable mental state; definition of intentionally, knowingly, recklessly

21-5203 Guilt without culpable mental state, when

21-5204 Culpable mental state; exclusions

21-5205 Intoxication

21-5206 Compulsion

21-5207 Ignorance or mistake

21-5208 Entrapment

21-5209 Defense of lack of mental state

21-5210 Liability for crimes of another

21-5220 Use of force; construction and application. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21-3220]

21-5221 Use of force; definitions. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21-3221]

21-5222 Use of force in defense of a person. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21-3211]

21-5223 Use of force in defense of dwelling. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21-3212]

21-5224 Use of force; presumptions. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21-3212a]

21-5225 Use of force in defense of property other than a dwelling. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21-3213]

21-5226 Use of force by an aggressor. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21-3214]

21-5227 Law enforcement officer's use of force in making arrest. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21- 3215]

21-5228 Private person's use of force in making arrest. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21-3216

21-5229 Use of force in resisting arrest. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21-3217]

21-5230 No Duty to Retreat; exceptions. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21-3218]

21-5231 Use of force; immunity from prosecution or liability; investigation. [Amends K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 21-3219]

May Carry in Restaurants that serve Alcohol

In Kansas, carry in restaurant that serve Alcohol is allowed according to 75-7c10.

Laws Regarding Chemical Sprays, Stun Guns, and Higher Capacity Magazines

For Stun Guns/Electric Weapons:

72-6132 Not allowed in schools. Same as a firearm.

LEOSA State Information

Information on LEOSA
Additional LEOSA Information
KS AG Opinion on LEOSA

21-6302

(a) An off-duty law enforcement officer may carry a concealed handgun in any building where an on-duty law enforcement officer would be authorized to carry a concealed handgun regardless of whether the requirements of K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 75-7c10 or 75-7c20, and amendments thereto, for prohibiting the carrying of a concealed handgun in such building have been satisfied, provided:

(1) Such officer is in compliance with the firearms policies of such officer’s law enforcement agency; and

(2) such officer possesses identification required by such officer’s law enforcement agency and presents such identification when requested by another law enforcement officer or by a person of authority for the building where the carrying of concealed handguns is otherwise prohibited.

(b) A law enforcement officer from another state or a retired law enforcement officer meeting the requirements of the federal law enforcement officers safety act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 926B and 926C, may carry a concealed handgun in any building where an on-duty law enforcement officer would be authorized to carry a concealed handgun regardless of whether the requirements of K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 75-7c10 or 75-7c20, and amendments thereto, for prohibiting the carrying of a concealed handgun in such building have been satisfied, provided, such officer possesses identification required by the federal law enforcement officers safety act and presents such identification when requested by another law enforcement
officer or by a person of authority for the building where the carrying of concealed handguns is otherwise prohibited.

(c) Any law enforcement officer or retired law enforcement officer who is issued a license to carry a concealed handgun under the personal and family protection act shall be subject to the provisions of that act, except that for any such law enforcement officer or retired law enforcement officer who satisfies the requirements of either subsection (a) or (b) the provisions of this section shall control with respect to where a concealed handgun may be carried.

Airport Carry and Other Misc. Information

Airport Carry: No laws found

Training Valid for: No Set Time Period Found in Laws

Time Period to Establish Residency: No Time Period. Most likely upon obtaining a Kansas Drivers License or State Issued ID

Minimum Age for Permit/License: 21 Years Old

Permit/License Info Public Information: NO

State Reciprocity/How They Honor Other States Statute: 75-7c03

State Fire arm Laws: 75-7c03 thru 75-7c26

State Deadly Force Laws: 21-3201 thru 21-3217 & 21-5220 thru 21-5231

State Knife Laws: 21-6301

Chemical/Electric Weapons Laws: 72-89a01

Body Armor Laws: No Law Found

Does Your Permit Cover Other Weapons Besides Firearms? NO; Law states you can carry a firearm designed to be fired by one hand

Is carrying of a Concealed Firearm with Permit/License for Defensive Purposes Only While Hunting Legal? YES; 32-1002. (4)

What Does Kansas Consider A Loaded Firearm?

The Kansas law does not define Loaded. Their firearm laws us the word Loaded or Unloaded but doesn’t give a definition. In an email from the KS AG this is confirmed. They do not have a definition for what is a loaded firearm. Minimum in most states is no rounds in the chamber or cylinder. No rounds in the firearm outside the chamber in a tube or attached magazine. A court/jury would make this decision on what is loaded to them if arrested on a charge of possession of a loaded firearm without a permit/license to have possession of it.

State Emergency Powers

48-959: Seizure of Firearms Prohibited During Official State of Emergency; Cause of Action Created; Attorney Fees

(a) No officer or employee of the state or any political subdivision thereof, member of the Kansas national guard in the service of the state, or any person operating pursuant to or under color of state law, receiving state funds, under control of any official of the state or political subdivision thereof, or providing services to such officer, employee or other person, while acting during a declared official state of emergency, may:

(1) Temporarily or permanently seize, or authorize seizure of, any firearm the possession of which is not prohibited under state law, other than as evidence in a criminal investigation; or

(2) require registration of any firearm for which registration is not required by state law.

(b) Any individual aggrieved by a violation of this section may seek in the courts of this state relief in an action at law or in equity or other proper proceeding for redress against any person who subjects such individual, or causes such individual to be subjected, to the deprivation of any of the rights, privileges or immunities provided by this section.

(c) In addition to any other remedy at law or in equity, an individual aggrieved by the seizure or confiscation of a firearm in violation of this section may bring an action for return of such firearm in the district court of the county in which that individual resides or in which such firearm is located. In any action or proceeding to enforce this section, the court shall award the prevailing party, other than the state or political subdivision thereof, reasonable attorneys' fees.

(d) "Seize" shall mean the act of forcible dispossessing an owner of property under actual or apparent
authority of law.

48-925: Powers of Governor During State of Disaster Emergency; Orders and Proclamations, Administered By Adjutant General

(a) During any state of disaster emergency declared under K.S.A. 48-924, and amendments thereto, the governor shall be commander-in-chief of the organized and unorganized militia and of all other forces available for emergency duty. To the greatest extent practicable, the governor shall delegate or assign command authority by prior arrangement, embodied in appropriate executive orders or in rules and regulations of the adjutant general, but nothing herein shall restrict the authority of the governor to do so by orders issued at the time of a disaster.

The Federal Law can apply if the state is receiving monetary and/or other assistance from the Federal Government. See US Code 42-5207 for Federal Law as it applies to States of Emergencies. The state quoted code may also not be all of the law on Emergency Powers held by the state. You should read the entire code on Emergency Powers etc for this state by following the link to the state code.

Minimum Age for Possessing and Transporting of Handguns

Kansas: 18 Years Old

21-6301. This is the minimum age for possessing and transporting a handgun unloaded and secured in a vehicle without any type of permit/license to carry firearms. Some states (and counties) require Firearms Identification Cards, and/or registration.

In some states, Possession and Transportation can be very restrictive in that you can only possess and transport a handgun to and from a Shooting Range, Gun Shop, property you own or other places you can legally possess a handgun. Some states do not have this restriction.