Nevada gun laws apply to both in-state and out-of-state residents. Penalties for violating these laws can be very serious, so it is important you familiarize yourself with the rules before bringing in any guns. Open Carry Laws You are permitted to “open-carry” firearms, with certain limitations, whether you are an in-state or out-of-state resident. Open …
Colorado gun law requires you to safely store your firearms to prevent access by minors under 18 years old or by people prohibited from having guns. Safe storage can be accomplished by carrying the gun, putting it in a locked safe, installing a locking device on it, or having a personalized firearm. Failing to safely …
A conviction for any felony or for a misdemeanor crime of battery domestic violence makes it illegal to own a firearm in Nevada.1 Illegal possession of a firearm is a category B felony that can be punished by up to six years in prison. Unfortunately, the only way to restore your Nevada gun rights is to receive …
If a person in Nevada appears at high risk of self-harm or harming others, the state’s red flag law allows police or certain family members to ask the court for a protection order preventing the high-risk person from having guns. Emergency high-risk orders last for seven days, but they can be extended for one year …
There are three steps to purchasing a firearm in Nevada. Step one is to check that you are qualified. Step two is to go to a licensed dealer (even for private gun sales). Step three is to complete ATF Form 4473 (unless an exception applies). Even CCW cardholders have to fill out the ATF Form …
Nevada gun laws generally allow you to openly carry a loaded or unloaded handgun in your vehicle. You may also openly display unloaded shotguns and rifles. Their magazines can be loaded, but no cartridge may be in the firing chamber. Meanwhile, you need a current and valid CCW permit to carry a concealed handgun in your …
The law in most states is that, yes, it is a crime if you possess a defaced firearm. “Defacing a firearm” typically means that you or someone else either removed, altered, or destroyed the manufacturer’s serial number on the gun. Possessing a defaced firearm is usually charged as a misdemeanor offense. Note that the defacing …
Yes. Convicted felons owning or possessing a firearm (NRS 202.360) is a category B felony under Nevada law, carrying one to six years in prison and possibly up to $5,000 in fines. It does not matter whether the conviction is from another state. Felons may have guns only if they receive a Governor’s Pardon specifically reinstating …
While guns and knives may be the first thing we think of when we think of “deadly weapons,” the kinds of objects that can get you charged and convicted for assault with a deadly weapon or that can result in more serious charges for other crimes in Las Vegas Nevada go far beyond those two …
Although BB guns operate differently from firearms, they are still considered “deadly weapons.” Therefore, Nevada state law forbids their use or possession in many circumstances. (Note that Nevada counties and cities have their own specific laws regulating the use of guns, including BB guns. So be sure to check local county and municipal codes as …
Yes, if the Nevada Governor’s Pardon explicitly says that the person’s gun rights are restored. Note that a Nevada record seal can never restore a person’s gun rights. Nevada pardons and gun rights Convicted felons in Nevada are prohibited from owning or possessing firearms unless they are granted a pardon restoring that right. Note that …
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) are allowed to resort to stun guns if it is reasonable. As an “intermediate force” level weapon, stun guns are useful for subduing suspects but only when necessary.[1]Stun guns are an electroshock weapon that causes suspect to freeze on contact. They are similar to tasers, except that tasers can …
Nevada record seal can never restore a person’s gun rights. The only possible way to get gun rights restored in Nevada is through a Nevada Governor’s Pardon, and not all pardons restore gun rights. Definition of a pardon A Nevada pardon is a government-issued “forgiveness” of a defendant’s past crime(s). Unlike record sealing, pardons do …
Scroll down for a brief overview of Nevada gun laws and links to our informational articles. Open Carry Nevada is an open carry state. This means that people who are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms may carry a gun as long as it is visible. Magazines do not have to be carried visibly. Concealed …
In the November 8, 2016 general election, Nevada voters narrowly passed Ballot Question 1, requiring background checks for most private firearm transfers between unlicensed individuals (known as “private-party sales”). However, on December 28, 2016, Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt (R) said Question 1 could not be enforced because the FBI refuses to conduct such background …
