How to Register a Gun

No decree within Kansas’s written law states that a citizen who acquires a gun must register it with the state. Kansas is one of the least restrictive states when it comes to firearm regulations and does not impose any type of special licensing or permits, even for concealed carry. That being said, attaining a CCHL (Concealed Carry Handgun License) is still an option if a person would like the added benefit of reciprocity, which is when other mutual states recognize the license.

How to Obtain a Concealed Carry Permit

The state of Kansas requires individuals looking to receive a CCHL to apply through their county’s local sheriff’s department. Please deliver the paperwork in person to execute some additional formalities. Must accomplish the following:

• Fulfill the obligation of completing the Kansas Concealed Carry Application (provided by the state).
• Submit a fingerprint scan and background check regarding your criminal history.
• Provide evidence that the applicant has completed a firearms instruction course that meets the necessary standards (either a certificate or affidavit signed by an authorized instructor). The average cost of a handgun safety course is $100.00, and prices vary depending on which class you attend.
• Make a copy of your government-issued driver’s license or state ID to include in your filing (individuals not born in the United States should make copies of any documentation demonstrating legal residency).
• Supply a passport-style photo that can be attached to the application form (most photography supply stores will provide this service). The photo must be:
  • Taken within 30 days of applying.
  • Color
  • 2 x 2 inches
  • A full view of the applicant’s face from the shoulders to the top of the head (do not wear any items that may obstruct your face or profile, i.e., sunglasses or hat).
• Appease any costs associated with the application process. Acceptable payment methods are personal checks, cashier’s checks, and money orders. The fees will include:
  • $32.50 (made payable to your local sheriff’s department)
  • $79.50 (made out to the “Office of the Attorney General”)
  • $16.00 (the fee charged by the Kansas Department of Revenue to issue the physical license)
  • All fees are non-refundable.

The state legally allows 90 days to process your application (although you will most likely be notified within 1-2 months). If your request is approved, you will receive a mail directing you to retrieve your CCHL at a location that issues driver’s licenses. CCHLs have an expiration date of 4 years. (For further details on the laws regarding CCHL applications, review K.S.A. 75-7c04.)

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