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Welcome to CCW Central. If you're planning on obtaining a concealed handgun license in Nevada, the following information should be useful. As always consult your local CCW Instructor, Gun Dealer, or attorney as this material is not meant to be legal advice.
Please note, GONV’s position is that there is no legitimate basis for a "license" to exercise a God-given, Constitutionally protected right. But, since we're saddled with this law for the time being, we felt this info might be helpful.

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The following is a summary of State of Nevada and local gun laws, where applicable:

Pre-Emption

Nevada has a "Statewide Pre-emption" law, so counties and localities cannot pass gun laws that are more stringent than the state law. The latest pre emption law was SB-92 of 2007. SFA worked with Senator John Lee and testified in support of SB-92 in 2007. Clark County (Las Vegas area) had some laws which pre-date the pre-emption (they were "grandfathered") and are still in place.

Shooting Outdoors

Generally, for any area not designated a "no shooting" or "congested area," shooting is allowed 1,000 yards from any dwelling or structure. (This may vary by county. Please check with your local sheriff). Your backstop and "down range" area must be secure from pedestrian, livestock, or vehicle traffic. Safety is of the greatest importance because of your individual responsibility to ensure public safety. You are responsible and liable for your actions.

Registration of Firearms

Clark County (minus Boulder City) requires registration of handguns only. All other counties have no registration of any guns. For Clark County, the first handgun purchase includes a 72 hour "cooling off" period. A handgun registration card (commonly known as a "blue card" because of its light blued color) is issued for each registered handgun. You may register your handgun at any branch of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (bring it to them UNLOADED AND IN A SAFE MANNER). If you sell or give away the handgun, you are obligated to have the registration transferred into the name of the new owner. If you wish to purchase other handguns, your "cooling off" period is waived if you have your blue card present.

Brady Background Check

All counties implement the national background check through the Nevada Highway Patrol. By State Law, any private party may access Nevada's background check system for the purpose of checking the background of a potential gun purchaser. Currently, the check costs $25.00. Call your local NHP if you wish to access this system.

Gun Shows

All Federal, State, and local laws and ordnances apply to the sale, possession, purchase, and transportation of firearms at gun shows just as they do elsewhere.

Open Carry

In Nevada, you may carry a loaded or unloaded firearm on your person without a permit so long as the firearm is fully exposed (known as "open carry"). An example of open carry is when a handgun is carried in an "outside the pants" hip holster. Full or partial concealment (such as a purse, jacket, etc.) is considered "concealed carry" and is discussed below.
http://opencarry.com/ or http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/

Concealed Carry (CCW)

Currently two publications exists on Nevada Gun Laws.
http://www.gunlaws.com/links/linksnv.htm

Other Nevada Gun Law sites:
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/statelaws/24thedition/nevada.pdf
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Const/NVConst.html#Art1Sec11
http://www.nvsca.com/ccw_permit.html

States that Honor Nevada CCW Permits

Handgun Laws of America
http://www.handgunlaw.us/

Nationwide Concealed Carry Info With Trip Planner.
http://carryconcealed.net/

Can I Carry a Concealed Firearm?

It is illegal for a person to carry a concealed firearm on his person, loaded or unloaded, unless he has a valid concealed weapon permit, or is legally entitled to do so otherwise.

How Do I Get a CCW Permit?

A concealed weapon permit may be obtained by a Nevada resident who is 21 years of age or older by:

1. Successfully completing a CCW course approved by your County Sheriff. The Sheriff will have a list of approved instructors and how to contact them.

2. Completing the forms provided by the Sheriff’s Office and submitting them with the appropriate fee. A set of fingerprints and photograph will be taken, as well as certain other information, such as your driver’s license number.

3. Upon the successful completion of the background check, a concealed weapon permit will be issued to you for the handguns you specify (and qualify for at the range) in your application.

What are Grounds for Denial?

A permit will not be issued to a person who is an ex-felon who has not had his civil rights legally restored, including the right to possess firearms.

The statute also provides that a permit will not be issued to a person who:

1. Currently has a warrant outstanding for his arrest.

2. Has ever been declared by a Judge to be either incompetent or insane.

3. Within the past five years has been admitted to a mental health facility.

4. Within the past five years has been a habitual user of alcohol or controlled substances, or been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), or been committed to a rehabilitation program for alcohol or controlled substances.

5. Within the past three years has been convicted in any state of a misdemeanor of a violent nature, or involving force, or threatened use of force.

6. Has been convicted of a felony in any state.

7. Has been convicted of a crime involving violence or stalking, or under a restraining order for domestic violence.

8. Is on parole or probation.

9. Within the past five years has been a subject of a court requirement imposed as a condition of withholding a judgment of conviction of a felony, or suspension of a sentence for conviction of a felony.

10. Has made a false statement on an application for a concealed weapon permit.

Must I Have the Permit With Me?

Wherever you carry a concealed firearm, you must also carry your permit and proper identification. You are required to produce both when requested by a peace officer.

Where Can I Not Carry Concealed?

As a permittee, it is illegal for you to carry firearms while on the premises of a public airport, public school or university, or public building with a metal detector at the door or a sign informing you that concealed firearms or weapons are prohibited, unless you have written permission to carry on those premises. A public building includes buildings and premises of the Federal, State, and local governments or school districts.

Is the Permit Valid Statewide?

Even though the permit is issued in the County where you live, it is valid throughout the State of Nevada (be aware of public building and property restrictions as above). It is also recognized in various other states. Be sure to check transportation and carry laws before traveling out of state.
http://carryconcealed.net/

What is Included on the Permit?

The law requires that the permittee qualifies and is certified on each gun he or she wishes to have on the permit. If a person carries two semi-autos of the same make and model there is no need to qualify twice. Also, you can qualify with any revolver and are thereafter authorized to carry ANY revolver. Revolvers are not make and model specific. See Stillwater Firearms for additional info.

Concealed Firearms Laws of Nevada can be found at: NRS 202.3653

Nevada Concealed Carry CCW Laws and Information

The NRA has many CCW and other Firearms classes.

Nevada ACLU supports an individual’s right to bear arms