Kansas Firearm Sales Process 

Buying a firearm can be a quick process, or one that takes a few days, depending on how quickly the FBI can process your background check and receive an approval. Before shopping at The Bullet Hole, familiarize yourself with current laws for buying firearms from a dealer. If you have any other questions, our team is always happy to answer them. 

Buying a Handgun from a Kansas Gun Shop 

Kansas does not require a permit to buy a firearm, but you must meet a few requirements.  

You must: 

• Be 21 years or older to purchase Handguns or “Other” type firearms, such as receivers. 
• Have an unexpired state ID card, such as a driver’s license, with current address  
• Complete a Form 4473 FBI background check in-person 
• Out of state buyers must be able to transfer their purchase to a gun shop in their state of 
• residence. We have partner shops in Missouri to facilitate this process. 

Buying a Long Gun from a Kansas Gun Shop 

Kansas does not require a permit to buy a firearm, but you must meet a few requirements.  

 You must: 

• Be 18 years or older 
• Have an unexpired state ID card, such as a driver’s license, with current address 
• Complete a Form 4473 FBI background check in-person 

Gun Buying Restrictions 

Kansas and the Federal government have restrictions that prevent you from owning a gun, 

including: 

• Addiction to a controlled substance or use of a controlled substance, including medical 
• marijuana. 
• Any felony conviction 
• History of involuntary hospitalization or court ordered care for mental health issues. 
• Any Domestic Violence charge, whether Misdemeanor or Felony 
• Non-US Citizens (with certain exceptions – please call for more information) 

We Buy Guns 

The Bullet Hole happily purchases, trades, and consigns firearms from owners, as well as estates, serving the entire Kansas City Metropolitan area. The benefit of selling an estate collection to a reputable firearm dealer is that every firearm purchase requires an FBI background check. 

This is a responsible method of disposing unneeded or unwanted firearms, and ensuring that they end up in qualified hands. We offer fair and competitive prices on all firearms. We also consign firearms at a competitive rate, please call us to set up an appointment to evaluate your used firearm(s).