Effective July 1, 2010, dependents of active duty military personnel residing in Kansas are eligible to apply for a Kansas concealed carry handgun license (CCHL). This change is an extension of the courtesy afforded active duty military personnel in 2009. While active duty military personnel and their dependents must attach a copy of their non-resident driver's license or state-issued ID card to their application, they do not have to surrender their non-resident driver's license to Kansas. The six-month residency requirement has been repealed and affected persons will be eligible to apply as soon as they establish a residence in Kansas.
The CCHL application has been revised to allow active duty military with non-resident driver's licenses or ID cards to provide that information on the form, along with their military ID number.
Active duty military personnel and their dependents applying for a Kansas CCHL must complete the required 8-hour training class, pay the fees and submit their application through the Sheriff in the county where they reside. Persons moving to Kansas after July 1, 2010, may qualify for an exemption from the Kansas training class if they have a valid concealed carry license from a jurisdiction recognized by the State of Kansas.
Note: Active duty military personnel and their dependents may continue to carry concealed handguns in Kansas if:
- they have an unexpired concealed carry license issued by a jurisdiction that is recognized in Kansas; and
- they maintain their non-resident (non-Kansas) driver's license or personal identification card.
The out-of-state CCHL is valid in Kansas so long as the license is considered valid by the issuing state. Military personnel with Kansas driver's licenses must acquire a Kansas CCHL in order to lawfully carry a concealed handgun in Kansas. Please call the Concealed Carry Licensing Unit at (785) 291-3765 if you have any questions concerning eligibility. You may also click here to send us an email through our online form.