Gun Laws

How do Nevada gun laws apply to out-of-state visitors?

Posted on September 22, 2025 | Category: Gun Laws

Nevada Gun Laws — "Do Out-of-State Visitors Need to Obey Nevada's Open Carry and CCW Laws?"Watch this video on YouTube 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 …

Nevada Red Flag Laws – What You Need to Know

Posted on September 19, 2025 | Category: Gun Laws

5 Reasons Your Guns Can Be Taken Away in Nevada — Red Flag LawsWatch this video on YouTube 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 …

Can I restore my gun rights after a Nevada conviction?

Posted on September 15, 2025 | Category: Gun Laws

A conviction for any felony or for a misdemeanor crime of battery domestic violence makes it unlawful to have 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. The only way to restore your Nevada gun rights is to receive a …

Can I carry a gun in my car in Nevada?

Posted on June 13, 2025 | Category: Criminal Defense, Gun Laws

Loaded firearm in my vehicle — Is it legal in Nevada? NRS 503.165Watch this video on YouTube 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 …

Colorado Gun Storage Laws – What you need to know

Posted on May 16, 2024 | Category: Gun Laws

3d illustration of Open safe door with gun and bullets.

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 …

How to buy a gun in Nevada – The 3 steps

Posted on June 5, 2023 | Category: Gun Laws

Man loads new rifle at counter in gun shop

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 …

Is it a crime to have possession of a defaced firearm?

Posted on January 31, 2023 | Category: Criminal Defense, Gun Laws, Useful information

A Glock pistol with its serial number scratched.

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 …

Is it illegal for a felon to have a gun in Nevada?

Posted on May 10, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

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 …

In Nevada, what is Considered a “Deadly Weapon”?

Posted on March 24, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

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 …

When are BB guns illegal in Nevada?

Posted on February 18, 2022 | Category: Gun Laws

A BB Gun next to some BBs as well as a small paper target.

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 …

Will a pardon in Nevada restore my gun rights?

Posted on November 19, 2018 | Category: Gun Laws

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 …

When are Las Vegas police allowed to use stun guns?

Posted on September 4, 2018 | Category: Gun Laws

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 …

Will sealing my criminal record in Nevada restore my gun rights?

Posted on June 18, 2018 | Category: Gun Laws

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 …

The Current State of Nevada Gun Laws

Posted on October 2, 2017 | Category: Gun Laws

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 …

Nevada Question 1 Gun Background Checks Won’t be Enforced

Posted on December 29, 2016 | Category: Gun Laws

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 …

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