Nevada Gun Laws
If you’re looking to obtain a legal firearm in Nevada, here are some things about the permit process you should know:
Nevada is a shall-issue state with concealed-carry permits issued at the county level. Any resident of Nevada at least 21 years old can apply for a Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license in Nevada.
Is there a waiting period to buy a gun in Nevada?
No. There is no waiting period to buy a gun in Nevada.
Is a permit required to purchase a gun in Nevada?
No. A permit is not required to purchase a firearm in Nevada.
Do you need to register handguns in Nevada?
No. Handguns, rifles and shotguns do not have to be registered in Nevada.
Who is eligible to obtain a Nevada Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit?
Any Nevada state resident at least 21 years of age, or 18 years old in the military, can apply for a Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit.
Is firearms training a requirement in Nevada for a Carry Concealed Weapon (CCP) permit?
Yes. Nevada requires a Carry Concealed Weapon permit applicant to complete an approved firearms-training course.
What are the requirements to obtain a Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit in Nevada?
Applicants for a Nevada Carry Concealed Weapon permit must:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Be a legal resident of Nevada
- Meet federal law requirements
- Complete an approved firearms-training course
What are the steps to obtain a Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit in Nevada?
- Complete a concealed-firearms-qualification course with a live-fire component from a certified firearms instructor.
- Download or pick up an application from your local county sheriff’s office. NOTE: Do not sign the application after you fill it out. You need to sign the application in front of a witness at the sheriff’s office.
- Take the unsigned application and your firearms-training certificate, proof of residency, proof of citizenship, and fee to your local county sheriff’s office. You will be fingerprinted and photographed at the sheriff’s office. You will be notified if your application is approved.
How much does a Nevada Carry Concealed Weapon permit Cost?
The fee for a Nevada Concealed Carry Permit is $100.25. A renewal costs $62.25.
Does Nevada recognize concealed carry pistol permits from other states?
Yes. Nevada honors permits from other states that meet specific criteria.
Is Nevada a Constitutional Carry state?
No. Nevada is not a Constitutional Carry state.
Is Nevada an Open Carry state?
Yes. Open carry is legal in Nevada. Anyone 18 years of age and older who can legally possess a firearm may openly carry anywhere in Nevada. However, there are public areas that are off limits to open carry.
Is Nevada a Stand Your Ground state?
Yes. Nevada is a Stand Your Ground state. There is no duty to retreat before defending yourself.
Are AR-style and other semi-auto rifles legal in Nevada?
Yes. Magazine-fed semi-auto rifles are legal to buy and possess in Nevada.
Are standard-capacity magazines allowed in Nevada?
Yes. There are no state laws restricting magazine capacities in Nevada.
Does Nevada have gun-storage laws?
Yes. The gun-storage law in Nevada makes it a crime for a person to allow a child access to a firearm.
Is Nevada a Red Flag state?
Yes. Nevada has a red-flag law that authorizes a family or household member or a law-enforcement officer to file a verified application to obtain an ex parte or extended order against a person who poses a risk of causing personal injury to himself or another person. This prevents a person from possessing or having a firearm under his custody or control, or from purchasing or otherwise acquiring any firearm.
