Kansas is one of the most NFA-friendly states in the country. This guide covers everything KS residents need to know about fingerprints for suppressors, SBRs, and other NFA items.
Kansas NFA Laws
Kansas allows all NFA items that are legal federally:
- ✓ Suppressors (silencers) - Legal
- ✓ Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) - Legal
- ✓ Short Barreled Shotguns (SBSs) - Legal
- ✓ AOWs - Legal
- ✓ Machine guns (pre-1986) - Legal
Second Amendment Protection Act
Kansas passed the Second Amendment Protection Act, making the state particularly welcoming to NFA ownership. However, federal law still applies—you still need ATF approval and tax stamps.
Where to Get Fingerprinted in Kansas
Kansas City Metro Area
- Johnson County Sheriff - Olathe, by appointment
- Frontier Justice - Lee's Summit (MO side) and Overland Park, full NFA services
- The Bullet Hole - Overland Park, fingerprinting available
- UPS Stores - Multiple locations in KC metro
Wichita Area
- Sedgwick County Sheriff - Downtown Wichita
- Wichita Police Department - Call for availability
- Local Gun Stores - Several offer fingerprinting services
Topeka Area
- Shawnee County Sheriff - Topeka
- Capital City Gun Club - May offer services
DIY at Home
You can fingerprint yourself in Kansas. Get an ink pad kit, FD-258 cards, and do it at your convenience.
Converting to EFT Format
For ATF eForms, you need your FD-258 converted to EFT format:
- Get fingerprinted on FD-258 card
- Photograph or scan your card
- Upload to SlapEFT
- Get your .eft file in minutes
Pro Tip: Convert your fingerprints to EFT once and use the file for all future NFA purchases. Kansas has great suppressor dealers, so you'll likely want more than one!
Popular Kansas NFA Dealers
- Frontier Justice - Overland Park, huge selection
- The Bullet Hole - Overland Park
- Sharp Shooting Indoor Range - Wichita area
- Cabela's/Bass Pro - Multiple KS locations
