The State of Kansas recognizes concealed carry handgun licenses issued by the following states. In accordance with K.S.A. 75-7c03(c), the standards for licensure in these states are reasonably similar to or greater than the standards imposed by the State of Kansas. Persons with concealed carry licenses issued by these states must abide by Kansas concealed carry laws while traveling, visiting or working in the state of Kansas. Click here to view the statutes and regulations governing concealed carry in Kansas.
NOTE: Recognition of non-resident licenses does not apply to residents of Kansas. Kansas residents must have a Kansas concealed carry license to lawfully carry a concealed handgun in Kansas.
Read more about recognition of non-resident licenses.
| Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | Colorado |
| Florida | Hawaii | Kentucky | Louisiana |
| Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | Nebraska |
| Nevada | New Jersey | New Mexico | North Carolina |
| North Dakota (Class 1) | Ohio | Oklahoma | South Carolina |
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DO NOT assume that states recognized by Kansas will automatically recognize a Kansas CCH license. The following states have acknowledged that they do recognize the Kansas concealed carry license. While the Attorney General's Office will attempt to keep this list current, Kansas concealed carry licensees are cautioned to check with the licensing authority in each state before traveling. Licensees are responsible for knowing and complying with the laws regulating concealed carry in these states.
| Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | Colorado |
| Florida | Idaho | Indiana | Iowa |
| Kentucky | Louisiana | Michigan | Minnesota |
| Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada |
| New Mexico | North Carolina
| North Dakota
| Ohio
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Oklahoma
| South Carolina
| South Dakota
| Tennessee
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Texas
| Utah
| Vermont | West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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