U.S. News Kansas Senate OKs dropping concealed carry from 21 to 18 Published 4 years ago on April 8, 2021 By Matt Collins Editor Share Tweet TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate has advanced a bill that would lower the legal age to carry concealed firearms in Kansas from 21 to 18. The Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday voted 30-8 for the bill, which would require permit holders to complete a background check and undergo gun safety training. People as young as 18 can already carry firearms in the open in Kansas. Related Topics: Up Next AG Schmidt objects legislation that would mandate workers join unions Don't Miss Hearings to appeal school mask mandates yet to gain traction in Topeka area Advertisement Trending