Convicted felons are unable to possess firearms and ammunition if they have been convicted of a crime that is punishable by more than 12 months of imprisonment. Any person convicted of any domestic violence related offence, whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor, is also disallowed from possessing a firearm or ammunition. This is true of any assault or attempt to commit assault against any person who may be considered to be in a domestic relationship with the offender. Depending on the felony, Kansas has a the right to suspend a person's ability to possess a firearm for 3 months, 3 years, 8 years, or permanently. The length of the suspension will be determined by the proper parties or by a judge in a court of law.
There are a couple stipulations involving current or former military personnel and firearms. First, any person dishonorably discharged from any of the armed services is not allowed to possess any firearms on both the state and federal level. Active duty or individuals retired within 8 years from the military are allowed to use the handgun training they received in the military as the 8 hour firearm safety class required for obtaining a concealed carry permit.