In this section, our attorneys explain Nevada’s criminal laws and legal concepts, A to Z
Criminal Law A to Z
In this section, our attorneys explain Nevada’s criminal laws and legal concepts, A to Z
Crimes by NRS Section
Every crime in Nevada is based in a section of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). For each crime, our attorneys explain the laws, penalties and best defenses to fight the charge.
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Yes. If you are otherwise qualified to possess guns, may open carry in Nevada even if you are not a resident state. However, there are some limitations as to the places where you can open carry in Nevada.
Like it sounds, open carry is carrying a gun so it is visible to other people. Examples of open carry are:
Once a shirt, coat, or another article of clothing covers a gun, it is considered concealed and not open.
Certain people are prohibited from carrying weapons ever. Some of these include:
These people are also ineligible to conceal carry as well.
Note that children under 18 usually cannot open carry guns. But there may be some exceptions, typically related to hunting. Read more about Nevada juvenile gun laws.
Open carry should be lawful except in the following locations:
There may be some exceptions depending on the situation. Gun carriers should research or consult an attorney before carrying their gun to one of these facilities.
Note that people may carry guns at Red Rock, but only if they are unloaded.
People do not have to abide by “no firearm” signs if guns are otherwise legal there. People who post “no guns” signs have no lawful authority.
However, the property owner can always request that the gun carrier leave. And if the carrier says no, the carrier could face a citation for trespass under NRS 207.200. Trespass is a misdemeanor. The penalty is:
Yes, if they have a current and valid CCW permit from a state Nevada has reciprocity with.
Concealed carry without a valid permit (NRS 202.350) is a category C felony. The penalty is
People who have a CCW permit but just forget to carry it instead have to pay a $25 civil fine.
Learn more about Nevada gun laws.
A former Los Angeles prosecutor, attorney Neil Shouse graduated with honors from UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School (and completed additional graduate studies at MIT). He has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, Dr Phil, The Today Show and Court TV. Mr Shouse has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Criminal and Top 100 Civil Attorneys.