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Kansas firearms statistics

How many guns Kansas makes and who makes them, the jobs and pay behind them, licenses, background checks, exports, hunting licenses and conservation money. Every figure comes from a federal source and keeps that source’s own period.

Newest data: FBI checks through August 2026 · ATF licenses, August 2026 · ATF production, 2024 · BLS jobs, 2025. How Kansas compares · U.S. statistics · Kansas directory

  1. 8,881firearms made in Kansas in 2024, 36th of 50 states and 0.1% of U.S. productionATF · 2024
  2. 1,206federal firearms license records, 29th of 50 statesATF · Aug 2026
  3. 282,124paid hunting-license holders, 23rd of 50 statesUSFWS · license year 2024
  4. 179,606FBI background checks in 2025, 12.7% of them for permits. A check is not a saleFBI · 2025, 12 months
  5. 53private jobs making small arms in 2025, paying $93,410 on averageBLS · 2025
  6. $16,080,090Wildlife Restoration apportionment for fiscal 2026, 26th of 50 statesUSFWS · FY 2026
  7. $2.4 millionof firearms and ammunition exported from Kansas in 2025, across 2 product groupsCensus · 2025, 12 months

How many guns are made in Kansas?

Plants in Kansas reported making 8,881 firearms in 2024, down from 21,089 in 2023. That is 0.1% of U.S. production, 36th among the states. The high was 44,582 in 2020. [1] See gun manufacturers in Kansas for the makers listed in our directory.

Firearms manufactured in Kansas, 2004–2024 firearms

  • Hatched: withheld

2024: 8,881 · 2023: 21,089 · 57.9% fewer

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report (AFMER), plants in Kansas, by calendar year. ATF withheld the state’s figures for 2022 and 1992–2003.

  • 8,881firearms reported by plants in Kansas for 2024, 0.1% of U.S. production; 21,089 for 2023ATF AFMER · calendar year 2024 · KansasCite

What Kansas makes

Pistols were 63.8% of Kansas production in 2024.

  1. Pistols5,667 63.8%
  2. Rifles1,494 16.8%
  3. Shotguns757 8.5%
  4. Revolvers28 0.3%

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024. Each type adds up what Kansas plants reported.

Largest filings in Kansas, 2024

Each row is one plant’s ATF filing. Names appear as filed and are not yet matched to manufacturer pages. Kansas had 65 filings in 2024.

Largest filings, 2024
#FilingPlant cityFirearms, 2024Share of Kansas
1Individual licenseeKansas City · 64.8%Kansas City5,75264.8%
2Konza Guns, Inc.Olathe · 11.2%Olathe99311.2%
3Individual licenseeBasehor · 7.6%Basehor6737.6%
4Joe Bob Outfitters LLCHays · 4.3%Hays3784.3%
5327 Customs, LLCSte 5 Park City · 2.2%Ste 5 Park City1942.2%
6Rainier Arms LLCWichita · 1.9%Wichita1691.9%
7Frank Arms Enterprises LLCAlma · 1.2%Alma1101.2%
8Schur Firearms Sales LLCBennington · 0.7%Bennington650.7%
92A Sheepdog LLCClearwater · 0.5%Clearwater480.5%
10Carson Armory LLCWichita · 0.5%Wichita440.5%

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024 filings. A filing covers one plant, so it is not a company total.

Production by city

Wichita has the most filings (7), and Kansas City reported the most firearms.

  1. Kansas City5,752 1 filing
  2. Olathe1,002 4 filings
  3. Basehor684 2 filings
  4. Hays380 2 filings
  5. Wichita230 7 filings
  6. Ste 5 Park City194 1 filing
  7. Alma110 1 filing
  8. Bennington65 1 filing

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024. A filing’s city is where the plant is, not always where the company is based.

Show all 21 years
Firearms made in Kansas, in all and by type
YearFirearms madePistolsRiflesShotgunsRevolvers
2024Firearms made8,881Pistols5,667Sum of 65 filingsRifles1,494Sum of 65 filingsShotguns757Sum of 65 filingsRevolvers28Sum of 65 filings
2023Firearms made21,089Pistols8,265Sum of 60 filingsRifles4,843Sum of 60 filingsShotguns1,329Sum of 60 filingsRevolvers120Sum of 60 filings
2022Firearms madeWithheldPistolsNot reportedRiflesNot reportedShotgunsNot reportedRevolversNot reported
2021Firearms made19,287Pistols14,269Sum of 46 filingsRifles676Sum of 46 filingsShotguns36Sum of 46 filingsRevolvers13Sum of 46 filings
2020Firearms made44,582Pistols27,609Sum of 43 filingsRifles8,000Sum of 43 filingsShotguns44Sum of 43 filingsRevolvers18Sum of 43 filings
2019Firearms made36,779Pistols20,583Sum of 35 filingsRifles10,925Sum of 35 filingsShotguns19Sum of 35 filingsRevolvers5Sum of 35 filings
2018Firearms made18,540Pistols7,031Sum of 28 filingsRifles7,542Sum of 28 filingsShotguns152Sum of 28 filingsRevolvers8Sum of 28 filings
2017Firearms made8,427Pistols466Sum of 30 filingsRifles299Sum of 30 filingsShotguns12Sum of 30 filingsRevolvers1Sum of 30 filings
2016Firearms made3,916Pistols145Sum of 24 filingsRifles270Sum of 24 filingsShotguns1Sum of 24 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 24 filings
2015Firearms made588Pistols75Sum of 22 filingsRifles314Sum of 22 filingsShotguns0Sum of 22 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 22 filings
2014Firearms made748Pistols377Rifles272Shotguns0Revolvers0
2013Firearms made4,788Pistols19Sum of 26 filingsRifles4,656Sum of 26 filingsShotguns0Sum of 26 filingsRevolvers7Sum of 26 filings
Earlier years, 2004–2012
Firearms made in Kansas, in all and by type, 2004–2012
YearFirearms madePistolsRiflesShotgunsRevolvers
2012Firearms made323Pistols9Sum of 21 filingsRifles274Sum of 21 filingsShotguns0Sum of 21 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 21 filings
2011Firearms made134Pistols25Sum of 18 filingsRifles103Sum of 18 filingsShotguns1Sum of 18 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 18 filings
2010Firearms made144Pistols10Sum of 14 filingsRifles131Sum of 14 filingsShotguns1Sum of 14 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 14 filings
2009Firearms made132Pistols4Sum of 18 filingsRifles35Sum of 18 filingsShotguns50Sum of 18 filingsRevolvers1Sum of 18 filings
2008Firearms made839Pistols2Sum of 8 filingsRifles59Sum of 8 filingsShotguns754Sum of 8 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 8 filings
2007Firearms made2,215Pistols6Sum of 7 filingsRifles26Sum of 7 filingsShotguns2,182Sum of 7 filingsRevolvers1Sum of 7 filings
2006Firearms made3,205Pistols4Sum of 5 filingsRifles16Sum of 5 filingsShotguns3,185Sum of 5 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 5 filings
2005Firearms made2,587Pistols0Sum of 1 filingsRifles0Sum of 1 filingsShotguns2,587Sum of 1 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 1 filings
2004Firearms made2,502Pistols0Sum of 2 filingsRifles2Sum of 2 filingsShotguns2,500Sum of 2 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 2 filings
Cite a figure from this section (24)

How many people make firearms in Kansas?

Private small arms, ordnance and accessories makers (industry code NAICS 332994) in Kansas had 53 jobs at 8 establishments in 2025. Average pay was $93,410 a year. The most since 2022 was 55 in 2023. [5]

Private employment in small arms, ordnance and accessories manufacturing, Kansas, 2014–2025 jobs, annual average

2025: 53 · 2024: 55 · 3.6% fewer

Source: BLS county and state jobs counts (QCEW), Kansas, private employers. From 2022, BLS counts other ordnance makers in this industry too, so years on either side of the line are not compared. Years BLS withheld are gaps.

  • 53private jobs making small arms, ordnance and accessories in Kansas at 8 establishments, paying $93,410 on averageBLS QCEW · 2025 annual average · KansasCite
  • 0.23job concentration (location quotient): small arms manufacturing is a smaller share of Kansas jobs than of U.S. jobsBLS QCEW · 2025 · NAICS 332994Cite
  • $4,789,000shipped by 5 ammunition plants with 23 employees and a $856,000 payrollEconomic Census · 2022 · NAICS 332992Cite

Counties with the most small arms plants, 2025

  1. Sedgwick County3 establishments
  2. Johnson County2 establishments
  3. Cowley County1 establishment
  4. Rawlins County1 establishment
  5. Wyandotte County1 establishment

Source: BLS QCEW, private small arms establishments (NAICS 332994) by county, 2025. BLS publishes every county’s establishment count but withholds most county job counts.

Show all 12 years · jobs, pay and plants
Jobs and pay, 2025, private employers
MeasureSmall arms, ordnance and accessories (332994)Ammunition (332992)
JobsSmall arms (332994)53Ammunition (332992)25
Average annual paySmall arms (332994)$93,410Ammunition (332992)$31,051
Total wagesSmall arms (332994)$4,989,646Ammunition (332992)$781,452
EstablishmentsSmall arms (332994)8Ammunition (332992)3

Source: BLS QCEW, 2025.

Establishments, shipments and payroll, 2022 Economic Census
MeasureSmall arms, ordnance and accessories (332994)Ammunition (332992)
EstablishmentsSmall arms (332994)3Ammunition (332992)5
EmployeesSmall arms (332994)23Ammunition (332992)23
Value of shipmentsSmall arms (332994)WithheldAmmunition (332992)$4,789,000
Value addedSmall arms (332994)WithheldAmmunition (332992)$3,103,000
Annual payrollSmall arms (332994)WithheldAmmunition (332992)$856,000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Economic Census.

Private firearm industry jobs by year, Kansas
YearSmall arms jobsAmmunition jobs
2025Small arms jobs53Ammunition jobs25
2024Small arms jobs55Ammunition jobs26
2023Small arms jobs55Ammunition jobs24
2022Small arms jobs54Ammunition jobs29
2021Small arms jobs52Ammunition jobs26
2020Small arms jobs45Ammunition jobs26
2019Small arms jobs75Ammunition jobs24
2018Small arms jobs62Ammunition jobs25
2017Small arms jobs61Ammunition jobs20
2016Small arms jobs69Ammunition jobsNot published
2015Small arms jobs46Ammunition jobs15
2014Small arms jobs42Ammunition jobsNot published
Earlier years, 2001–2013
Private firearm industry jobs by year, Kansas, 2001–2013
YearSmall arms jobsAmmunition jobs
2013Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobsNot published
2012Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobsNot published
2011Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobsNot published
2010Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobsNot published
2009Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobsNot published
2008Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobsNot published
2007Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobsNot published
2006Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobsNot published
2005Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobsNot published
2004Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobsNot published
2003Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobs18
2002Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobs23
2001Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobs28
Cite a figure from this section (19)

How many federal firearms licenses are there in Kansas?

ATF’s August 2026 list holds 1,206 license records in Kansas, 41 fewer than a year earlier. Of those, 783 are dealers and 305 are manufacturers. A record is one license, not one store, and one business can hold several. [2] License records are not storefronts: to find a store, see gun shops in Kansas.

Dealer and manufacturer license records in Kansas, January 2021 to August 2026 records

  • Dealers (type 01)
  • Manufacturers (type 07)

Source: ATF Federal Firearms Listings, monthly lists. Months ATF did not publish are gaps, not zeros. ATF’s October and November 2025 lists came out during the federal shutdown (October 1 to November 12, 2025), when ATF paused license renewals. Both are about 10% short in every state and license type, and the count recovers in December: licenses waiting on renewal were left off, not closed.

  • 1,206federal firearms license records on the August 2026 list, all 8 listed types together; 1,247 a year earlierATF Federal Firearms Listings · August 2026 · KansasCite

License types, August 2026

  1. Dealers (type 01)783 64.9%
  2. Manufacturers (type 07)305 25.3%
  3. Pawnbrokers (type 02)67 5.6%
  4. Ammunition manufacturers (type 06)27 2.2%
  5. Importers (type 08)16 1.3%
  6. Destructive-device manufacturers (type 10)3 0.2%
  7. Destructive-device importers (type 11)3 0.2%
  8. Destructive-device dealers (type 09)2 0.2%

Source: ATF Federal Firearms Listings, August 2026. ATF’s public list leaves out collector (type 03) licenses, so they are not counted here. That does not mean there are none.

Show all 68 months by type
License records in Kansas by type, by month
MonthAll listed typesDealer (01)Manufacturer (07)Pawnbroker (02)Ammunition manufacturer (06)Importer (08)Destructive-device manufacturer (10)Destructive-device importer (11)Destructive-device dealer (09)
August 2026All types1,206Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)783Manufacturer (07)305Pawnbroker (02)67Ammunition manufacturer (06)27Importer (08)16Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
July 2026All types1,216Dealer (01)793Manufacturer (07)303Pawnbroker (02)68Ammunition manufacturer (06)27Importer (08)17Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
June 2026All types1,222Dealer (01)797Manufacturer (07)302Pawnbroker (02)69Ammunition manufacturer (06)28Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
May 2026All types1,221Dealer (01)796Manufacturer (07)302Pawnbroker (02)69Ammunition manufacturer (06)28Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
April 2026All types1,226Dealer (01)801Manufacturer (07)303Pawnbroker (02)68Ammunition manufacturer (06)28Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
March 2026All types1,229Dealer (01)807Manufacturer (07)300Pawnbroker (02)68Ammunition manufacturer (06)28Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
February 2026All types1,226Dealer (01)806Manufacturer (07)297Pawnbroker (02)67Ammunition manufacturer (06)29Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
January 2026All types1,224Dealer (01)805Manufacturer (07)295Pawnbroker (02)67Ammunition manufacturer (06)30Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
December 2025All types1,228Dealer (01)806Manufacturer (07)296Pawnbroker (02)67Ammunition manufacturer (06)31Importer (08)19Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
November 2025All types1,152Sum of 7 reported license types. Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listDealer (01)756Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listManufacturer (07)280Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listPawnbroker (02)63Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listAmmunition manufacturer (06)30Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listImporter (08)17Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listDestructive-device manufacturer (10)Not reportedDestructive-device importer (11)4Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listDestructive-device dealer (09)2Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this list
October 2025All types1,121Dealer (01)738Manufacturer (07)269Pawnbroker (02)62Ammunition manufacturer (06)30Importer (08)16Destructive-device manufacturer (10)Not reportedDestructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
September 2025All types1,236Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)814Manufacturer (07)297Pawnbroker (02)65Ammunition manufacturer (06)31Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
August 2025All types1,247Dealer (01)820Manufacturer (07)298Pawnbroker (02)66Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
July 2025All types1,248Dealer (01)819Manufacturer (07)300Pawnbroker (02)66Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
June 2025All types1,248Dealer (01)818Manufacturer (07)301Pawnbroker (02)66Ammunition manufacturer (06)35Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
May 2025All types1,243Dealer (01)820Manufacturer (07)295Pawnbroker (02)66Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
April 2025All types1,244Dealer (01)826Manufacturer (07)288Pawnbroker (02)67Ammunition manufacturer (06)35Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
March 2025All types1,240Dealer (01)823Manufacturer (07)287Pawnbroker (02)68Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
February 2025All types1,243Dealer (01)824Manufacturer (07)288Pawnbroker (02)69Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
January 2025All types1,252Dealer (01)832Manufacturer (07)288Pawnbroker (02)70Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
December 2024All types1,248Dealer (01)830Manufacturer (07)286Pawnbroker (02)70Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
November 2024All types1,254Dealer (01)837Manufacturer (07)285Pawnbroker (02)70Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
October 2024All types1,255Dealer (01)842Manufacturer (07)280Pawnbroker (02)71Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
September 2024All types1,254Dealer (01)840Manufacturer (07)281Pawnbroker (02)71Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
Earlier months, January 2021 – August 2024
License records in Kansas by type, by month, January 2021 – August 2024
MonthAll listed typesDealer (01)Manufacturer (07)Pawnbroker (02)Ammunition manufacturer (06)Importer (08)Destructive-device manufacturer (10)Destructive-device importer (11)Destructive-device dealer (09)
August 2024All types1,261Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)845Manufacturer (07)280Pawnbroker (02)73Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)22Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
July 2024All types1,266Dealer (01)852Manufacturer (07)278Pawnbroker (02)73Ammunition manufacturer (06)34Importer (08)22Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
June 2024All types1,263Dealer (01)851Manufacturer (07)277Pawnbroker (02)73Ammunition manufacturer (06)33Importer (08)22Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
May 2024All types1,278Dealer (01)863Manufacturer (07)278Pawnbroker (02)73Ammunition manufacturer (06)35Importer (08)22Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
April 2024All types1,293Dealer (01)877Manufacturer (07)276Pawnbroker (02)75Ammunition manufacturer (06)36Importer (08)22Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
March 2024All types1,288Dealer (01)879Manufacturer (07)270Pawnbroker (02)75Ammunition manufacturer (06)35Importer (08)22Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
February 2024All types1,287Dealer (01)879Manufacturer (07)269Pawnbroker (02)75Ammunition manufacturer (06)35Importer (08)22Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
January 2024All types1,289Dealer (01)879Manufacturer (07)271Pawnbroker (02)75Ammunition manufacturer (06)36Importer (08)21Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
December 2023All types1,291Dealer (01)885Manufacturer (07)268Pawnbroker (02)75Ammunition manufacturer (06)37Importer (08)19Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
November 2023All types1,300Dealer (01)893Manufacturer (07)267Pawnbroker (02)75Ammunition manufacturer (06)39Importer (08)19Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
October 2023All types1,302Dealer (01)893Manufacturer (07)269Pawnbroker (02)75Ammunition manufacturer (06)39Importer (08)19Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)3Destructive-device dealer (09)2
September 2023All types1,313Dealer (01)900Manufacturer (07)271Pawnbroker (02)76Ammunition manufacturer (06)39Importer (08)19Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
August 2023All types1,317Dealer (01)902Manufacturer (07)273Pawnbroker (02)76Ammunition manufacturer (06)39Importer (08)19Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
July 2023All types1,316Dealer (01)904Manufacturer (07)271Pawnbroker (02)76Ammunition manufacturer (06)39Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
June 2023All types1,313Dealer (01)905Manufacturer (07)266Pawnbroker (02)77Ammunition manufacturer (06)39Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
May 2023All types1,309Dealer (01)903Manufacturer (07)263Pawnbroker (02)78Ammunition manufacturer (06)39Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
April 2023All types1,309Dealer (01)905Manufacturer (07)261Pawnbroker (02)78Ammunition manufacturer (06)39Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
March 2023All types1,312Dealer (01)908Manufacturer (07)260Pawnbroker (02)78Ammunition manufacturer (06)40Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
February 2023All types1,320Dealer (01)914Manufacturer (07)257Pawnbroker (02)81Ammunition manufacturer (06)41Importer (08)19Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
January 2023All types1,321Dealer (01)918Manufacturer (07)254Pawnbroker (02)81Ammunition manufacturer (06)41Importer (08)19Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
December 2022All types1,323Dealer (01)922Manufacturer (07)254Pawnbroker (02)80Ammunition manufacturer (06)40Importer (08)19Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
November 2022All types1,330Dealer (01)928Manufacturer (07)254Pawnbroker (02)81Ammunition manufacturer (06)41Importer (08)18Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
October 2022All types1,325Dealer (01)926Manufacturer (07)252Pawnbroker (02)81Ammunition manufacturer (06)41Importer (08)17Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
September 2022All types1,329Dealer (01)929Manufacturer (07)252Pawnbroker (02)83Ammunition manufacturer (06)41Importer (08)16Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
August 2022All types1,339Dealer (01)937Manufacturer (07)252Pawnbroker (02)84Ammunition manufacturer (06)42Importer (08)16Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
July 2022All types1,336Dealer (01)939Manufacturer (07)248Pawnbroker (02)84Ammunition manufacturer (06)41Importer (08)16Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
June 2022All types1,337Dealer (01)938Manufacturer (07)248Pawnbroker (02)86Ammunition manufacturer (06)41Importer (08)16Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
May 2022All types1,334Dealer (01)936Manufacturer (07)246Pawnbroker (02)86Ammunition manufacturer (06)43Importer (08)15Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
April 2022All typesNot availableDealer (01)Not availableManufacturer (07)Not availablePawnbroker (02)Not availableAmmunition manufacturer (06)Not availableImporter (08)Not availableDestructive-device manufacturer (10)Not availableDestructive-device importer (11)Not availableDestructive-device dealer (09)Not available
March 2022All types1,336Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)942Manufacturer (07)240Pawnbroker (02)86Ammunition manufacturer (06)44Importer (08)15Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
February 2022All types1,333Dealer (01)941Manufacturer (07)237Pawnbroker (02)87Ammunition manufacturer (06)44Importer (08)15Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
January 2022All types1,334Dealer (01)944Manufacturer (07)235Pawnbroker (02)87Ammunition manufacturer (06)44Importer (08)15Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
December 2021All types1,346Dealer (01)952Manufacturer (07)238Pawnbroker (02)88Ammunition manufacturer (06)44Importer (08)15Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
November 2021All types1,340Dealer (01)950Manufacturer (07)235Pawnbroker (02)87Ammunition manufacturer (06)44Importer (08)15Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
October 2021All types1,339Dealer (01)951Manufacturer (07)232Pawnbroker (02)87Ammunition manufacturer (06)45Importer (08)15Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
September 2021All types1,342Dealer (01)953Manufacturer (07)233Pawnbroker (02)87Ammunition manufacturer (06)45Importer (08)15Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
August 2021All types1,343Dealer (01)955Manufacturer (07)232Pawnbroker (02)87Ammunition manufacturer (06)45Importer (08)15Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
July 2021All types1,347Dealer (01)955Manufacturer (07)234Pawnbroker (02)90Ammunition manufacturer (06)46Importer (08)13Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
June 2021All typesNot availableDealer (01)Not availableManufacturer (07)Not availablePawnbroker (02)Not availableAmmunition manufacturer (06)Not availableImporter (08)Not availableDestructive-device manufacturer (10)Not availableDestructive-device importer (11)Not availableDestructive-device dealer (09)Not available
May 2021All types1,327Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)949Manufacturer (07)222Pawnbroker (02)89Ammunition manufacturer (06)45Importer (08)13Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
April 2021All types1,316Dealer (01)944Manufacturer (07)215Pawnbroker (02)92Ammunition manufacturer (06)43Importer (08)13Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
March 2021All types1,311Dealer (01)938Manufacturer (07)215Pawnbroker (02)93Ammunition manufacturer (06)42Importer (08)14Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
February 2021All types1,315Dealer (01)945Manufacturer (07)213Pawnbroker (02)92Ammunition manufacturer (06)42Importer (08)14Destructive-device manufacturer (10)3Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
January 2021All types1,306Dealer (01)944Manufacturer (07)208Pawnbroker (02)92Ammunition manufacturer (06)40Importer (08)14Destructive-device manufacturer (10)2Destructive-device importer (11)4Destructive-device dealer (09)2
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How many background checks does Kansas run?

The FBI’s background check system (NICS) logged 179,606 checks in Kansas in 2025, up 0.6% from 2024. Permit checks were 12.7% of them, and a permit check is not a purchase. From January through August 2026 the count was 116,961, against 112,167 a year earlier. [4]

FBI NICS background checks in Kansas per year, 1999–2025 checks

2025: 179,606 · 2024: 178,539 · 0.6% more

Source: FBI NICS firearm checks, Kansas monthly counts added up by calendar year. A year is shown only when all twelve months are reported.

  • 179,606firearm background checks in Kansas in 2025, 22,755 of them permit checksFBI NICS · 2025 · sum of 12 monthly totalsCite

What the checks were for, 2025

  1. Handgun72,736 40.5%
  2. Long gun64,022 35.6%
  3. Permit22,712 12.6%
  4. Other firearm5,964 3.3%
  5. Redemption handgun5,161 2.9%
  6. Multiple firearms4,967 2.8%
  7. All other types4,044 2.3%

Source: FBI NICS firearm checks, Kansas counts by type, 2025. The types add up to the year’s 179,606 checks.

Show every year and month
FBI NICS background checks in Kansas by year
YearChecks
2025Checks179,606
2024Checks178,539
2023Checks186,710
2022Checks191,895
2021Checks230,168
2020Checks249,589
2019Checks167,010
2018Checks172,047
2017Checks191,451
2016Checks196,548
2015Checks185,859
2014Checks172,167
Earlier years, 1999–2013
FBI NICS background checks in Kansas by year, 1999–2013
YearChecks
2013Checks228,105
2012Checks210,972
2011Checks164,898
2010Checks144,156
2009Checks142,984
2008Checks126,084
2007Checks111,502
2006Checks109,143
2005Checks98,311
2004Checks99,007
2003Checks97,365
2002Checks94,110
2001Checks95,408
2000Checks96,716
1999Checks106,108
FBI NICS background checks in Kansas by month
MonthChecks
August 2026Checks14,377
July 2026Checks13,260
June 2026Checks13,067
May 2026Checks12,287
April 2026Checks14,030
March 2026Checks17,703
February 2026Checks17,184
January 2026Checks15,053
December 2025Checks20,438
November 2025Checks18,066
October 2025Checks15,107
September 2025Checks13,828
August 2025Checks14,072
July 2025Checks13,615
June 2025Checks12,166
May 2025Checks12,583
April 2025Checks14,056
March 2025Checks16,264
February 2025Checks15,032
January 2025Checks14,379
December 2024Checks20,714
November 2024Checks19,082
October 2024Checks15,413
September 2024Checks13,234
Earlier months, November 1998 – August 2024
FBI NICS background checks in Kansas by month, November 1998 – August 2024
MonthChecks
August 2024Checks14,137
July 2024Checks12,145
June 2024Checks11,430
May 2024Checks12,101
April 2024Checks13,416
March 2024Checks16,169
February 2024Checks16,466
January 2024Checks14,232
December 2023Checks21,493
November 2023Checks18,600
October 2023Checks15,828
September 2023Checks13,542
August 2023Checks14,227
July 2023Checks12,899
June 2023Checks12,946
May 2023Checks13,101
April 2023Checks14,808
March 2023Checks17,121
February 2023Checks16,369
January 2023Checks15,776
December 2022Checks21,301
November 2022Checks18,610
October 2022Checks14,126
September 2022Checks13,861
August 2022Checks14,728
July 2022Checks14,134
June 2022Checks15,830
May 2022Checks13,118
April 2022Checks15,128
March 2022Checks19,692
February 2022Checks16,737
January 2022Checks14,630
December 2021Checks22,229
November 2021Checks19,934
October 2021Checks17,529
September 2021Checks16,789
August 2021Checks16,276
July 2021Checks15,630
June 2021Checks15,021
May 2021Checks15,534
April 2021Checks20,588
March 2021Checks26,915
February 2021Checks17,528
January 2021Checks26,195
December 2020Checks23,874
November 2020Checks24,622
October 2020Checks19,430
September 2020Checks17,660
August 2020Checks18,687
July 2020Checks20,532
June 2020Checks22,817
May 2020Checks20,044
April 2020Checks18,994
March 2020Checks29,816
February 2020Checks17,535
January 2020Checks15,578
December 2019Checks20,244
November 2019Checks17,643
October 2019Checks13,324
September 2019Checks11,473
August 2019Checks13,227
July 2019Checks10,662
June 2019Checks10,622
May 2019Checks11,538
April 2019Checks11,933
March 2019Checks17,353
February 2019Checks15,224
January 2019Checks13,767
December 2018Checks19,707
November 2018Checks17,477
October 2018Checks13,063
September 2018Checks11,429
August 2018Checks12,690
July 2018Checks11,364
June 2018Checks11,501
May 2018Checks11,062
April 2018Checks13,184
March 2018Checks18,772
February 2018Checks18,016
January 2018Checks13,782
December 2017Checks23,133
November 2017Checks20,460
October 2017Checks15,018
September 2017Checks12,856
August 2017Checks13,097
July 2017Checks13,775
June 2017Checks13,485
May 2017Checks12,337
April 2017Checks15,139
March 2017Checks17,891
February 2017Checks19,211
January 2017Checks15,049
December 2016Checks22,282
November 2016Checks22,646
October 2016Checks17,656
September 2016Checks14,051
August 2016Checks13,770
July 2016Checks14,140
June 2016Checks12,364
May 2016Checks10,559
April 2016Checks13,227
March 2016Checks16,593
February 2016Checks19,817
January 2016Checks19,443
December 2015Checks28,091
November 2015Checks18,433
October 2015Checks14,469
September 2015Checks12,731
August 2015Checks13,366
July 2015Checks12,248
June 2015Checks10,463
May 2015Checks12,249
April 2015Checks14,044
March 2015Checks16,337
February 2015Checks18,262
January 2015Checks15,166
December 2014Checks22,119
November 2014Checks18,147
October 2014Checks14,601
September 2014Checks12,558
August 2014Checks11,796
July 2014Checks10,381
June 2014Checks10,053
May 2014Checks10,895
April 2014Checks13,161
March 2014Checks16,410
February 2014Checks17,798
January 2014Checks14,248
December 2013Checks21,426
November 2013Checks18,670
October 2013Checks15,038
September 2013Checks13,318
August 2013Checks14,753
July 2013Checks14,721
June 2013Checks13,084
May 2013Checks19,099
April 2013Checks21,146
March 2013Checks22,741
February 2013Checks24,839
January 2013Checks29,270
December 2012Checks35,545
November 2012Checks24,748
October 2012Checks16,551
September 2012Checks13,809
August 2012Checks15,708
July 2012Checks13,225
June 2012Checks12,147
May 2012Checks12,295
April 2012Checks12,984
March 2012Checks18,716
February 2012Checks19,272
January 2012Checks15,972
December 2011Checks21,656
November 2011Checks17,794
October 2011Checks13,909
September 2011Checks11,634
August 2011Checks12,273
July 2011Checks9,855
June 2011Checks9,557
May 2011Checks9,818
April 2011Checks12,000
March 2011Checks17,046
February 2011Checks15,363
January 2011Checks13,993
December 2010Checks19,964
November 2010Checks16,070
October 2010Checks14,359
September 2010Checks11,262
August 2010Checks10,317
July 2010Checks8,428
June 2010Checks8,099
May 2010Checks8,360
April 2010Checks9,529
March 2010Checks12,889
February 2010Checks13,308
January 2010Checks11,571
December 2009Checks16,327
November 2009Checks14,017
October 2009Checks13,343
September 2009Checks10,137
August 2009Checks10,762
July 2009Checks8,181
June 2009Checks7,979
May 2009Checks9,031
April 2009Checks11,607
March 2009Checks14,201
February 2009Checks13,268
January 2009Checks14,131
December 2008Checks17,742
November 2008Checks18,157
October 2008Checks12,231
September 2008Checks8,543
August 2008Checks9,408
July 2008Checks7,070
June 2008Checks6,879
May 2008Checks7,618
April 2008Checks8,680
March 2008Checks10,182
February 2008Checks10,169
January 2008Checks9,405
December 2007Checks13,468
November 2007Checks12,434
October 2007Checks10,621
September 2007Checks9,027
August 2007Checks9,111
July 2007Checks6,167
June 2007Checks6,544
May 2007Checks6,411
April 2007Checks7,868
March 2007Checks10,918
February 2007Checks9,938
January 2007Checks8,995
December 2006Checks15,626
November 2006Checks12,348
October 2006Checks10,856
September 2006Checks9,611
August 2006Checks7,937
July 2006Checks6,005
June 2006Checks5,773
May 2006Checks6,199
April 2006Checks7,022
March 2006Checks9,700
February 2006Checks8,796
January 2006Checks9,270
December 2005Checks14,331
November 2005Checks12,536
October 2005Checks10,030
September 2005Checks8,410
August 2005Checks7,402
July 2005Checks5,229
June 2005Checks5,071
May 2005Checks5,070
April 2005Checks6,461
March 2005Checks7,858
February 2005Checks8,075
January 2005Checks7,838
December 2004Checks13,281
November 2004Checks12,394
October 2004Checks10,937
September 2004Checks7,890
August 2004Checks7,075
July 2004Checks5,569
June 2004Checks5,267
May 2004Checks4,995
April 2004Checks6,650
March 2004Checks8,254
February 2004Checks8,417
January 2004Checks8,278
December 2003Checks13,095
November 2003Checks11,940
October 2003Checks10,264
September 2003Checks8,004
August 2003Checks7,634
July 2003Checks4,955
June 2003Checks5,008
May 2003Checks5,156
April 2003Checks6,371
March 2003Checks8,450
February 2003Checks8,099
January 2003Checks8,389
December 2002Checks13,385
November 2002Checks12,763
October 2002Checks10,404
September 2002Checks7,710
August 2002Checks7,554
July 2002Checks4,691
June 2002Checks4,655
May 2002Checks5,132
April 2002Checks5,793
March 2002Checks7,526
February 2002Checks7,144
January 2002Checks7,353
December 2001Checks12,684
November 2001Checks12,580
October 2001Checks11,160
September 2001Checks8,493
August 2001Checks7,090
July 2001Checks4,842
June 2001Checks4,899
May 2001Checks4,860
April 2001Checks5,507
March 2001Checks8,141
February 2001Checks7,392
January 2001Checks7,760
December 2000Checks12,932
November 2000Checks12,176
October 2000Checks10,516
September 2000Checks8,008
August 2000Checks6,776
July 2000Checks5,153
June 2000Checks5,205
May 2000Checks5,493
April 2000Checks5,896
March 2000Checks8,355
February 2000Checks8,219
January 2000Checks7,987
December 1999Checks15,001
November 1999Checks13,783
October 1999Checks11,495
September 1999Checks8,454
August 1999Checks7,834
July 1999Checks6,148
June 1999Checks6,027
May 1999Checks5,975
April 1999Checks6,682
March 1999Checks8,992
February 1999Checks7,694
January 1999Checks8,023
December 1998Checks11,988
November 1998Checks398Partial month: NICS began on November 30, 1998
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What does Kansas export?

Firearm and ammunition exports that started their trip in Kansas came to $2.4 million in 2025, across 2 product groups. Rifles were 82.7% of that. [7]

Firearm and ammunition exports from Kansas, 2011–2025 current dollars

  • Hatched: not reported

2025: $2,375,780 · 2024: $1,199,729 · 98.0% more

Source: Census international trade, exports by the state where they start their trip to the border, which is not always where they were made. USA Arms adds up the product groups Census reported each year, and the groups can differ from year to year.

By product, 2025

  1. Rifles$1,965,859
  2. Military weapons$409,921

Source: Census international trade, exports starting from Kansas, 2025. USA Arms adds up each product’s twelve months; a product Census did not report every month is left out. Monthly values by product and country through December 2025 are in Census trade data.

Where the exports went, 2025

  1. Canada$1,763,869
  2. Czech Republic$629,578
  3. Switzerland$225,775
  4. Singapore$136,152
  5. South Africa$92,151
  6. Saudi Arabia$51,420
  7. Australia$38,460
  8. Poland$30,880

Source: Census international trade, exports starting from Kansas, 2025. USA Arms adds up every month and product group Census reported for each destination; 15 destinations in all, the largest 8 shown. A destination is where the goods were bound, not always where they were used.

Show all 10 years
Firearm and ammunition exports from Kansas, product groups added up by USA Arms
YearExports
2025Exports$2,375,7802 product families
2024Exports$1,199,729
2023Exports$1,783,484
2022Exports$4,106,1064 product families
2021Exports$659,6592 product families
2020Exports$405,3171 product family
2019Exports$534,539
2018Exports$1,084,4992 product families
2015Exports$551,9381 product family
2011Exports$576,6012 product families
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How many hunting licenses does Kansas certify?

Kansas certified 282,124 paid hunting-license holders for license year 2024. Hunters bought 229,623 resident and 177,364 nonresident licenses, for $24,550,063 in all. A holder is one certification, not one person: someone licensed in two states counts in each. [3]

Paid hunting-license holders in Kansas, 1956–2024 license holders

2024: 282,124 · 2023: 281,646 · 0.2% more

Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) hunting license counts, Kansas, by license year.

  • 282,124paid hunting-license holders Kansas certified for license year 2024USFWS certifications · 2024 · KansasCite
Show all 69 years
Hunting licenses certified by Kansas
YearPaid license holdersResident licensesNonresident licensesGross cost
2024Paid license holders282,124Resident licenses229,623Nonresident licenses177,364Gross cost$24,550,063
2023Paid license holders281,646Resident licenses247,863Nonresident licenses178,315Gross cost$25,812,907
2022Paid license holders277,050Resident licenses255,347Nonresident licenses184,400Gross cost$25,959,757
2021Paid license holders255,143Resident licenses273,409Nonresident licenses148,657Gross cost$23,827,799
2020Paid license holders249,889Resident licenses260,981Nonresident licenses173,354Gross cost$24,980,756
2019Paid license holders264,331Resident licenses286,196Nonresident licenses174,334Gross cost$25,754,091
2018Paid license holders248,430Resident licenses300,249Nonresident licenses168,236Gross cost$25,944,894
2017Paid license holders250,877Resident licenses331,050Nonresident licenses156,150Gross cost$24,781,311
2016Paid license holders251,390Resident licenses349,199Nonresident licenses170,676Gross cost$19,436,612
2015Paid license holders245,779Resident licenses356,878Nonresident licenses160,641Gross cost$18,995,452
2014Paid license holders245,647Resident licenses363,793Nonresident licenses156,439Gross cost$19,133,441
2013Paid license holders239,335Resident licenses359,445Nonresident licenses134,220Gross costWithheld
Earlier years, 1956–2012
Hunting licenses certified by Kansas, 1956–2012
YearPaid license holdersResident licensesNonresident licensesGross cost
2012Paid license holders245,365Resident licenses336,451Nonresident licenses135,227Gross costWithheld
2011Paid license holders226,553Resident licenses334,664Nonresident licenses154,559Gross costWithheld
2010Paid license holders235,021Resident licenses388,466Nonresident licenses125,624Gross costWithheld
2009Paid license holders214,107Resident licenses370,925Nonresident licenses118,803Gross costWithheld
2008Paid license holders214,107Resident licenses370,925Nonresident licenses118,803Gross costWithheld
2007Paid license holders208,992Resident licenses359,666Nonresident licenses125,425Gross costWithheld
2006Paid license holders209,170Resident licenses361,922Nonresident licenses119,555Gross costWithheld
2005Paid license holders198,368Resident licenses367,188Nonresident licenses103,785Gross costWithheld
2004Paid license holders202,274Resident licenses375,169Nonresident licenses95,715Gross costWithheld
2003Paid license holders195,874Resident licenses397,044Nonresident licenses71,902Gross costWithheld
2002Paid license holders188,310Resident licenses407,052Nonresident licenses64,371Gross costWithheld
2001Paid license holders195,874Resident licenses397,044Nonresident licenses71,902Gross costWithheld
2000Paid license holders188,310Resident licenses407,052Nonresident licenses64,371Gross cost$11,351,496
1999Paid license holders204,475Resident licenses386,687Nonresident licenses69,730Gross cost$12,314,994
1998Paid license holders209,626Resident licenses392,981Nonresident licenses72,585Gross cost$11,495,520
1997Paid license holders209,734Resident licenses384,144Nonresident licenses63,859Gross cost$10,411,806
1996Paid license holders200,119Resident licenses355,421Nonresident licenses56,651Gross cost$9,475,411
1995Paid license holders178,203Resident licenses138,973Nonresident licenses39,230Gross cost$8,677,459
1994Paid license holders172,387Resident licenses137,527Nonresident licenses34,860Gross cost$7,906,354
1993Paid license holders187,110Resident licenses148,584Nonresident licenses38,526Gross cost$7,323,950
1992Paid license holders193,172Resident licenses153,320Nonresident licenses39,852Gross cost$6,987,228
1991Paid license holders179,515Resident licenses148,389Nonresident licenses31,126Gross cost$6,209,029
1990Paid license holders185,032Resident licenses152,749Nonresident licenses32,283Gross cost$7,293,679
1989Paid license holders196,116Resident licenses161,714Nonresident licenses34,402Gross cost$5,827,149
1988Paid license holders188,314Resident licenses158,057Nonresident licenses30,257Gross cost$5,893,212
1987Paid license holders189,926Resident licenses160,697Nonresident licenses29,229Gross cost$5,377,758
1986Paid license holders208,947Resident licenses257,753Nonresident licenses34,813Gross cost$5,569,788
1985Paid license holders210,068Resident licenses260,247Nonresident licenses31,414Gross cost$5,339,481
1984Paid license holders202,714Resident licenses236,676Nonresident licenses30,794Gross cost$4,761,905
1983Paid license holders199,646Resident licenses226,724Nonresident licenses30,420Gross cost$4,384,557
1982Paid license holders248,880Resident licenses244,849Nonresident licenses48,393Gross cost$4,548,882
1981Paid license holders254,599Resident licenses249,386Nonresident licenses45,772Gross cost$4,412,167
1980Paid license holders242,982Resident licenses237,522Nonresident licenses43,038Gross cost$3,623,153
1979Paid license holders240,024Resident licenses229,593Nonresident licenses41,032Gross cost$3,413,058
1978Paid license holders248,411Resident licenses233,508Nonresident licenses42,360Gross cost$2,478,890
1977Paid license holders236,015Resident licenses224,889Nonresident licenses33,008Gross cost$2,163,163
1976Paid license holders225,680Resident licenses217,770Nonresident licenses26,663Gross cost$1,936,773
1975Paid license holders221,252Resident licenses216,887Nonresident licenses22,073Gross cost$2,059,539
1974Paid license holders222,052Resident licenses200,496Nonresident licenses21,556Gross cost$1,533,988
1973Paid license holders233,770Resident licenses212,068Nonresident licenses21,702Gross cost$1,172,088
1972Paid license holders234,418Resident licenses205,668Nonresident licenses28,750Gross cost$1,044,642
1971Paid license holders230,470Resident licenses204,109Nonresident licenses26,361Gross cost$1,003,752
1970Paid license holders232,313Resident licenses207,477Nonresident licenses24,907Gross cost$992,259
1969Paid license holders232,677Resident licenses208,206Nonresident licenses24,471Gross cost$988,299
1968Paid license holders229,103Resident licenses205,486Nonresident licenses23,617Gross cost$967,437
1967Paid license holders218,240Resident licenses198,251Nonresident licenses19,989Gross cost$890,772
1966Paid license holders221,724Resident licenses204,437Nonresident licenses17,287Gross cost$869,451
1965Paid license holders209,510Resident licenses195,225Nonresident licenses14,285Gross cost$797,454
1964Paid license holders193,427Resident licenses181,406Nonresident licenses12,021Gross cost$719,649
1963Paid license holders190,756Resident licenses180,861Nonresident licenses9,895Gross cost$849,186
1962Paid license holders195,309Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1961Paid license holders209,722Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1960Paid license holders205,881Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1959Paid license holders223,521Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1958Paid license holders230,225Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1957Paid license holders229,547Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1956Paid license holders189,291Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
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How much conservation money does Kansas receive?

Wildlife Restoration apportioned $16,080,090 to Kansas for fiscal 2026, 8.7% less than fiscal 2025. The record was $22,012,811 in fiscal 2023. The money comes from federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and archery gear. [3]

Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Kansas, FY 1939–FY 2026 current dollars

FY 2026: $16,080,090 · FY 2025: $17,617,914 · 8.7% less

Source: USFWS, Kansas, including hunter education money. Not adjusted for inflation.

  • $16,080,090apportioned to Kansas for fiscal 2026 through Wildlife Restoration, including hunter education; the high was $22,012,811 for fiscal 2023USFWS · FY 2026 · KansasCite
Show all 88 fiscal years
Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Kansas
Fiscal yearApportioned
FY 2026Apportioned$16,080,090
FY 2025Apportioned$17,617,914
FY 2024Apportioned$18,700,766
FY 2023Apportioned$22,012,811
FY 2022Apportioned$20,443,045
FY 2021Apportioned$12,708,754
FY 2020Apportioned$11,040,454
FY 2019Apportioned$12,381,483
FY 2018Apportioned$14,646,057
FY 2017Apportioned$14,334,290
FY 2016Apportioned$12,833,780
FY 2015Apportioned$15,059,994
Earlier fiscal years, FY 1939–FY 2014
Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Kansas, FY 1939–FY 2014
Fiscal yearApportioned
FY 2014Apportioned$14,324,879
FY 2013Apportioned$9,465,803
FY 2012Apportioned$6,711,357
FY 2011Apportioned$6,707,694
FY 2010Apportioned$8,536,274
FY 2009Apportioned$5,996,454
FY 2008Apportioned$5,479,215
FY 2007Apportioned$4,666,131
FY 2006Apportioned$4,134,808
FY 2005Apportioned$4,130,946
FY 2004Apportioned$3,492,399
FY 2003Apportioned$3,788,859
FY 2002Apportioned$3,313,795
FY 2001Apportioned$3,593,167
FY 2000Apportioned$3,476,842
FY 1999Apportioned$2,859,097
FY 1998Apportioned$2,624,336
FY 1997Apportioned$2,852,596
FY 1996Apportioned$3,443,866
FY 1995Apportioned$3,542,579
FY 1994Apportioned$3,044,380
FY 1993Apportioned$2,674,668
FY 1992Apportioned$2,558,722
FY 1991Apportioned$2,652,189
FY 1990Apportioned$2,154,519
FY 1989Apportioned$2,193,761
FY 1988Apportioned$2,017,286
FY 1987Apportioned$1,956,469
FY 1986Apportioned$2,092,504
FY 1985Apportioned$1,520,598
FY 1984Apportioned$1,671,686
FY 1983Apportioned$2,016,800
FY 1982Apportioned$2,261,879
FY 1981Apportioned$1,585,206
FY 1980Apportioned$1,693,296
FY 1979Apportioned$1,553,901
FY 1978Apportioned$1,187,070
FY 1977Apportioned$1,612,967
FY 1976Apportioned$1,129,318
FY 1975Apportioned$1,050,075
FY 1974Apportioned$936,469
FY 1973Apportioned$799,347
FY 1972Apportioned$674,317
FY 1971Apportioned$610,389
FY 1970Apportioned$635,425
FY 1969Apportioned$599,508
FY 1968Apportioned$510,127
FY 1967Apportioned$454,157
FY 1966Apportioned$375,405
FY 1965Apportioned$335,287
FY 1964Apportioned$330,860
FY 1963Apportioned$281,325
FY 1962Apportioned$285,640
FY 1961Apportioned$298,320
FY 1960Apportioned$300,297
FY 1959Apportioned$314,370
FY 1958Apportioned$340,231
FY 1957Apportioned$326,023
FY 1956Apportioned$283,923
FY 1955Apportioned$212,105
FY 1954Apportioned$254,161
FY 1953Apportioned$216,372
FY 1952Apportioned$363,687
FY 1951Apportioned$183,773
FY 1950Apportioned$214,439
FY 1949Apportioned$224,471
FY 1948Apportioned$169,585
FY 1947Apportioned$44,756
FY 1946Apportioned$16,905
FY 1945Apportioned$15,852
FY 1944Apportioned$17,910
FY 1943Apportioned$21,426
FY 1942Apportioned$48,668
FY 1941Apportioned$42,745
FY 1940Apportioned$26,599
FY 1939Apportioned$16,910
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How does Kansas compare?

Kansas ranks 36th for firearms made, 29th for license records, 31st for small arms jobs, 29th for job concentration, 23rd for hunting license holders and 26th for Wildlife Restoration money. Pick a measure to see every state, or see all fifty states compared on the U.S. page.

Measure
AlaskaAK10256287.2K$35.6MAlabamaAL150K1.48K497K$19.2MArkansasAR50.8K1.5K8103.88331K$14MArizonaAZ550K2.58K2.23K4.32303K$23.1MCaliforniaCA50K2.03K4860.17252K$26.8MColoradoCO2.31K1.68K2790.60379K$22.9MConnecticutDelawareFloridaFL350K4.56K8280.52265K$16.4MGeorgiaGA797K2.42K1.25K1.60816K$27.7MHawaiiHI29810515.3K$5.03MIowaIA23.2K1.46K710.28223K$12.1MIdahoID42.7K1.34K3522.52301K$16.6MIllinoisIL213K1.41K282K$16.6MIndianaIN18.1K1.73K2610.51253K$13.9MKentuckyKY613K1.44K9442.97316K$14MLouisianaLA4.79K1.29K451K$17.6MMassachusettsMarylandMaineME735547208K$9.38MMichiganMI23.9K2.44K350.05632K$23.9MMinnesotaMN26K1.55K1.69K3.58528K$23.8MMissouriMO55.1K2.44K2380.51522K$22.4MMississippiMS1.04K1.05K272K$12.2MMontanaMT10.4K1.18K3143.83233K$22MNorth CarolinaNC656K3.06K1.02K1.29582K$22.3MNorth DakotaND1.66K543149K$12.1MNebraskaNE4.19K804267K$15.2MNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNM2.74K689280.20160K$17.8MNevadaNV147K8592490.99111K$15.6MNew YorkNY88.2K1.82K2990.19533K$20.9MOhioOH53.9K2.79K2370.27360K$16.6MOklahomaOK6.01K1.7K356K$17.5MOregonOR12.9K1.38K330K$20.1MPennsylvaniaPA95.6K3.24K1.2K1.241.03M$30.6MRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSC765K1.49K7652.06199K$11.1MSouth DakotaSD1.9K646801.09223K$14.3MTennesseeTN1.16M1.99K1.17K2.24734K$24.2MTexasTX666K8.34K1.12K0.501.12M$38.9MUtahUT135K1.37K7002.51283K$16.4MVirginiaVA12K1.99K2210.33251K$14.3MVermontWashingtonWA177K1.17K4820.84164K$15.4MWisconsinWI205K1.77K1.02K2.16652K$23.5MWest VirginiaWV3.32K943260.23278K$9.83MWyomingWY12.9K8243678.13119K$14.4MKansasKS8.88K1.21K530.23282K$16.1M
  • Under 3.32K
  • 3.32K to 18.1K
  • 18.1K to 88.2K
  • 88.2K to 350K
  • 350K and up
  • Under 646
  • 646 to 1.18K
  • 1.18K to 1.49K
  • 1.49K to 2.03K
  • 2.03K and up
  • Under 123
  • 123 to 299
  • 299 to 765
  • 765 to 1.17K
  • 1.17K and up
  • Not published
  • Under 0.27
  • 0.27 to 0.52
  • 0.52 to 1.60
  • 1.60 to 3.58
  • 3.58 and up
  • Not published
  • Under 111K
  • 111K to 251K
  • 251K to 301K
  • 301K to 522K
  • 522K and up
  • Under $9.83M
  • $9.83M to $14.4M
  • $14.4M to $17.5M
  • $17.5M to $23.1M
  • $23.1M and up

Map and table: firearms the state’s plants reported to ATF, calendar year 2024. Darker means higher.

Map and table: federal firearms license records on ATF’s Aug 2026 list, all listed types. Darker means higher.

Map and table: private small arms, ordnance and accessories manufacturing jobs, 2025 annual average. Darker means higher.

Map and table: the share of the state’s private jobs in small arms manufacturing, against the U.S. share, 2025; 1.00 means the same share. Darker means higher.

Map and table: paid hunting-license holders the state certified for license year 2024. Darker means higher.

Map and table: Wildlife Restoration and hunter education money apportioned for fiscal 2026. Darker means higher.

Every state and measure
RankStateFirearms made, 2024License records, Aug 2026Small arms jobs, 2025Job concentration, 2025Hunting license holders, 2024Wildlife Restoration, FY 2026
1New Hampshire1,381,9226021,69715.4059,947$5,027,605
2Tennessee1,164,2391,9901,1712.24734,342$24,236,720
3Georgia796,8572,4251,2501.60815,738$27,695,024
4South Carolina764,9041,4947652.06199,114$11,071,422
5Texas665,8328,3431,1200.501,117,858$38,857,809
6North Carolina656,2673,0581,0201.29581,521$22,308,487
7Kentucky613,2251,4429442.97315,758$13,967,424
8Arizona549,9892,5802,2344.32303,298$23,118,473
9Massachusetts479,681589Not publishedNot published60,377$8,289,959
10Florida350,1574,5588280.52265,018$16,437,305
11Connecticut225,5306591,2464.6025,903$6,023,949
12New Jersey222,163380Not publishedNot published67,305$8,289,959
13Illinois213,4461,414Not publishedNot published282,380$16,595,276
14Wisconsin205,1101,7751,0172.16652,399$23,485,531
15Washington176,7451,1654820.84163,801$15,447,463
16Alabama150,1801,479Not publishedNot published497,063$19,216,281
17Nevada146,5248592490.99111,210$15,610,455
18Utah135,2091,3707002.51282,841$16,350,555
19Pennsylvania95,6103,2371,1971.241,031,218$30,594,626
20New York88,1651,8162990.19533,479$20,933,144
21Missouri55,1392,4372380.51521,787$22,441,430
22Ohio53,8952,7852370.27359,811$16,569,111
23Arkansas50,8031,5008103.88331,401$14,014,316
24California49,9712,0304860.17251,590$26,821,647
25Idaho42,6771,3413522.52300,759$16,597,136
26Vermont28,628340Not publishedNot published55,171$5,027,605
27Minnesota26,0321,5521,6853.58527,774$23,819,471
28Michigan23,9142,436350.05632,144$23,914,949
29Iowa23,1901,456710.28222,692$12,112,654
30Indiana18,1361,7312610.51252,645$13,857,865
31Wyoming12,9468243678.13118,896$14,427,611
32Oregon12,8721,379Not publishedNot published330,416$20,075,259
33Virginia11,9591,9942210.33251,350$14,312,936
34Maryland10,7567921230.28111,027$7,898,984
35Montana10,3771,1843143.83233,193$21,957,263
36Kansas8,8811,206530.23282,124$16,080,090
37Oklahoma6,0111,704Not publishedNot published356,283$17,533,166
38Louisiana4,7941,288Not publishedNot published451,343$17,626,642
39Nebraska4,188804Not publishedNot published266,748$15,218,471
40West Virginia3,323943260.23278,193$9,827,675
41New Mexico2,744689280.20160,081$17,768,168
42Colorado2,3131,6792790.60378,763$22,930,115
43South Dakota1,896646801.09222,875$14,329,482
44North Dakota1,659543Not publishedNot published148,512$12,140,115
45Mississippi1,0381,053Not publishedNot published271,751$12,204,415
46Maine735547Not publishedNot published208,206$9,376,640
47Hawaii298105Not publishedNot published15,296$5,027,605
48Rhode Island103115Not publishedNot published7,378$5,027,605
49Alaska102562Not publishedNot published87,159$35,595,455
50Delaware41135Not publishedNot published15,399$5,027,605

Ranks count only states with a published value. A state without one is listed last, never as zero. Background checks are left out: state permit rules change how many checks a state runs, and a check is not a sale. Sources: ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report, ATF Federal Firearms Listings, BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, USFWS Wildlife Restoration and hunting licenses.

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  1. [1] ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reportcalendar years 2004–2024www.atf.gov
  2. [2] ATF Federal Firearms Listingsmonthly lists by license type, January 2021 – August 2026www.atf.gov
  3. [3] USFWS Wildlife Restoration apportionments and hunting-license certificationshunting licenses, license years 1956–2024; apportionments, fiscal years 1939–2026www.fws.gov
  4. [4] FBI NICS firearm checksmonthly state counts, November 1998 – August 2026; checks by type, 2025www.fbi.gov
  5. [5] BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wagesprivate employers by industry, 2014–2025www.bls.gov
  6. [6] Census Bureau, Economic Census2022 Economic Census, Kansaswww.census.gov
  7. [7] Census international tradeKansas-origin exports by product, 2025; monthly values through December 2025www.census.gov

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