Kansas Concealed Carry Handgun Training

Completion of the Kansas CCHL training course (attach a photocopy of a certificate or affidavit signed by an AG-approved instructor showing the applicant’s completion of the course).

“Retired law enforcement officer” letter. “Retired law enforcement officer” means: a “law enforcement officer,” as defined by K.S.A. 21-5111. A “retired law enforcement officer” must include a letter from the head, or designee, of the retiring agency attesting that the individual retired in good standing, retired for reasons other than mental instability, and that the individual has a non-forfeitable right to benefits under the retirement plan of the agency. This exemption only applies to retired law enforcement officers that were last certified by the Kansas Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (or similar body from another jurisdiction) less than 8 years prior to applying for the Kansas CCHL. Other training exemptions, however, may still apply. 

Kansas corrections or parole officer; or federal bureau of prisons corrections officer (attach proof of active employment with the agency and proof of handgun qualification with the agency in the 12 months immediately preceding application). 

Other sufficient handgun training from another jurisdiction, e.g., a handgun course used to obtain a non-Kansas CCHL. New Resident & Prior Handgun Training: A new resident to Kansas may lawfully continue to carry concealed handguns with or without a valid CCHL so long as they are at least 21 years of age and otherwise lawful to possess firearms. Additionally, persons applying for a Kansas CCHL, whether previously licensed in another jurisdiction or not, may qualify for an exemption from the Kansas CCHL training course if they can provide documentary proof (i.e., training certificate with a course outline) of prior handgun training from another jurisdiction which was “equal to or greater than” the Kansas CCHL training course. At a minimum, documentation must show that the prior, non-Kansas handgun training included (1) instruction on the laws of self-defense; and (2) training and proficiency in the safe handling, storage and actual firing of handguns. If prior training is deemed insufficient, applicants will receive a letter alerting them that they will required to submit further information OR complete the Kansas CCHL training class.