How to Sell a Gun in Kansas

What You Need

Do You Need a Federal License to Sell in Kansas?

No, you don’t need a federal license to sell guns, as private gun sales are legal in Kansas.

Do You Need Background Checks for Gun Sales in Kansas?

Private gun sales in Kansas do not require a background check. However, they are required when buying a gun from an FFL (Federal Firearm Licensee).

Do You Need to Register a Gun to Sell It in Kansas?

No, you don’t need to register a gun to sell a gun in Kansas. Guns don’t need to be registered in the state.

Do Buyers Need a Permit to Buy a Gun in Kansas?

No, you don’t need a permit to buy a gun in Kansas. This applies to both long guns and handguns.

Do Buyers Need Licenses to Buy Guns in Kansas?

No, you don’t need a license to buy a gun in Kansas. This applies to both long guns and handguns.

Do Sellers Need to Keep Records of Gun Sales in Kansas?

Kansas does not require gun sale records for private gun sales or a private seller to an FFL. Federal law requires them for FFLs but not for unlicensed sellers.

Do You Need to Observe a Waiting Period for Gun Sales in Kansas?

No, there are no waiting periods to buy a gun in Kansas.

The Key Laws and Rules on Kansas Gun Sales

Are There Guns You Can’t Sell in Kansas?

You can’t sell defaced guns in Kansas. A gun is defaced if one of its marks of identification (like the serial number) has been intentionally changed or removed.

Defacing a gun is a nonperson felony in Kansas. Possession alone of a defaced gun is taken as prima facie evidence of the crime. That’s why you can’t sell it to another person.

What’s the Minimum Age to Buy a Gun in Kansas?

The minimum age to buy a gun in Kansas is 18 for long guns and 21 for handguns.

Kansas law also forbids sale of guns with barrels shorter than 12 inches to buyers under 18. However, it sometimes allows possession of such guns for people under 18. For example, it’s allowed in gun safety courses.

Who Can’t Buy Guns in Kansas?

These people can’t be sold guns in Kansas:

• People addicted to and unlawfully using controlled substances
• People involuntarily committed for treatment of alcohol or substance abuse
• People involuntarily committed for treatment of mental illness, unless they have a Certificate of Restoration
• People who’ve used guns to commit felony crimes on other persons (”person felonies”)
• Juvenile offenders who’ve used guns for crimes that would be person felonies if done by adults
• People who’ve used guns to violate the Kansas Uniform Controlled Substance Act
• People under domestic violence protective orders
• Fugitives from justice
• Illegal aliens

The state also has time-based bans for people convicted of some offenses. For example, you can’t buy or own a gun in Kansas if one of these applies to you:

• You were convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor offense in the past 5 years.
• You satisfied the sentence for a person felony conviction less than 3 years ago.
• You satisfied the sentence for certain convictions (e.g. sex offenses) less than 8 years ago.
• You satisfied the sentence for nonperson felonies less than 3 months ago.

Finally, the Gun Control Act adds these to the list:

• People dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces
• People convicted or under indictment for crimes punishable for imprisonment longer than a year

Does Kansas Have Gun Preemption Laws?

Yes, Kansas preempts local governments from adopting or enforcing gun laws. There are a few exceptions, such as gun prohibition for some areas.

As far as gun sellers are concerned, however, the federal and state rules are the ones to look at.

The Steps and Options

Research the Current Market Value for Your Gun

First, find your gun’s market value so that you know what you can get for it. Remember that many things affect this, including gun condition and trends. Try checking auction sites like GunBroker for similar models, or et a free appraisal from us.

Prepare Your Gun for Advertisement or Appraisal

Do this whether you’re planning to advertise your gun online or get it appraised at a shop. Unload the gun and check that there’s nothing in the chamber. After that, clean it to make it more appealing to buyers.

Where to Sell in Kansas

There are several routes you can take if you want to sell a gun in Kansas. Here are your options with notes on what they’re best for and a quick guide to the steps for each one.

Option 1: Sell to Cash for Arms

We’re licensed to buy guns in all 50 states, including Kansas, and are famous for our no-hassle sale process. Sell to us if you want:

• Some of the best market prices for your gun
• The option to sell from home
• Options for sale or consignment
• Legal, worry-free sale to an FFL
• Offers in just 1 hour of submission
• Multiple payment options
• Same-day payment.

Here’s how to do the sale:

• Submit your gun on our website.
• Accept our cash offer.
• Ship your gun to us with our prepaid shipping labels.
• Choose how you want us to pay you for your gun.

Looking for more large-scale option? Cash for Arms offers liquidation services in Kansas for those trying to sell large gun collections. Contact us today to get help from one of our experts.

Option 2: Private Buyer in Kansas

Private gun buyers are another good option if you can spare the time and effort. Choose this route if you want:

• More control over gun pricing
• More control over the sale terms

Here’s how to do the sale:

• Advertise your gun on a suitable platform, like GunBroker or local classifieds.
• Compare your offers and negotiate if you can.
• Screen your chosen buyer by checking if he at least meets the minimum age to buy a gun and is not prohibited from owning a gun in Kansas.
• Finalize the deal and decide a safe place to meet your buyer.

Option 3: Local Gun Store in Kansas

Convenient and fast, this is a good option if you're willing to let go of your piece for around 40% to 70% of its value. Sell you guns to gun stores if you want:

• Same-day payment
• In-person appraisals and transactions
• Slightly better prices than pawn shops

Here’s how to do the sale:

• Call gun stores near you to see which ones buy used guns, specifically ones of the same make and model as yours.
• Bring the secured and unloaded gun to each store for appraisal.
• Visit several stores before accepting any deal so you can compare offers.
• Choose the best offer and go to that shop to finalize the sale.

Option 4: Local Pawn Shop in Kansas

Pawn shops offer another fast-payment option for gun sellers in Kansas. Just note that they often pay the least, at around 30% to 60% of your gun’s value. Sell to a pawn shop if you want:

• Same-day payment
• In-person appraisals and transactions

Here’s how to do the sale:

• Call the pawn shops to see if they buy used guns like yours (like gun stores, not all pawn shops buy used guns).
• Ask the shops for quotes but be prepared to bring the secure and unloaded gun to them for appraisal first.
• Compare the offers and try to haggle.
• Choose the best offer and go to that pawn shop to finalize the sale.

Conclusion

The guide above should help you sell in Kansas. If you want an especially simple and safe method, consider selling your gun to Cash for Arms. Our no-fuss process has made us popular among Kansas sellers like you!

As a last caveat, remember that gun laws can change over time. Aside from consulting this guide, check the current laws in your state to gain more confidence when selling your gun in Kansas.