Nevada Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

No. A Nevada concealed carry permit does not allow the carry of weapons other than handguns.

You must be at least 21 years old to get a concealed carry permit in Nevada.

No. Nevada does not allow constitutional carry.

No. Nevada does not have magazine capacity restrictions.

Yes, without a permit. Any person who is at least 18 years old and legally entitled to possess a firearm can open carry.

Yes, with a Nevada Firearm permit or a license/permit from a state Nevada honors. 

[Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.3673]

Southern Ute Tribe

Only with the explicit permission from the tribal authority.

Yes, with a Nevada Firearm permit or a license/permit from a state Nevada honors. Without a permit, a handgun may not be concealed on your person. It must either be entirely visible or in a concealed place away from your person. In addition, although this ordinance conflicts with Nevada state law, North Las Vegas city ordinance 9.32.080 prohibits the carrying of dangerous and deadly weapons in vehicles unless carried in good faith for the purpose of “honest work, trade or business, or for the purpose of legitimate sport or recreation.”

Ely Shoshone - Nothing in statutes. Reach out to tribal authority for permission.
Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of Fort McDermitt - No

Yes, the state has preemption of firearms laws in Nevada, except local authorities may:

• Regulate, restrict or prohibit the discharge of firearms within its boundaries; and
• Regulate the carrying of firearms by public employees during or in the course of official duties.

[Nev. Rev. Stat. § 268.418]

There is no duty to inform a law enforcement officer that you're carrying a concealed firearm in Nevada. However, both the permit and proper identification must be presented if requested by a peace officer.

[Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.3667]

No definition of brandishing was found in Nevada law. However, a person who willfully aims any gun, pistol, revolver or other firearm, whether loaded or not, at or toward any human being is guilty of a crime.

[Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.290]

A person having, carrying or procuring from another person any dirk, dirk-knife, sword, sword cane, pistol, gun or other deadly weapon, who, in the presence of two or more persons, draws or exhibits any of such deadly weapons in a rude, angry or threatening manner not in necessary self-defense, or who in any manner unlawfully uses that weapon in any fight or quarrel, is guilty of a crime.

[Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.320]

Yes, Nevada has a red flag law. The law 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 herself or another person. This prevents a person from possessing or having under his or her custody or control, or from purchasing or otherwise acquiring any firearm.

[Nev. Rev. Stat. 33.500 thru 33.670]

Yes. Non-resident permits are issued to anyone who qualifies.

Yes. As of January 2, 2020, sales are required to be conducted through a licensed federal firearms dealer with a background check. There are exceptions including:

• The sale or transfer of a firearm between immediate family members, which means spouses and domestic partners. Also included are, whether by whole or half blood, adoption or step-relation: parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
• The transfer of a firearm to an executor, administrator, trustee or personal representative of an estate or a trust that occurs by operation of law upon the death of the former owner of the firearm.
• A temporary transfer of a firearm to a person who is not prohibited from buying or possessing firearms under state or federal law if the transfer is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm or lasts only as long as immediately necessary to prevent such imminent death or great bodily harm.

[Nev. Rev. Stat. 202.2547 & 202.2548]

yes, for all permits issued after July 1st, 2011.

[NRS 202.2547]

No. Handguns do not need to be registered in Nevada.

The minimum age to possess and transport a handgun in Nevada is 18 years old.

[Nev. Rev. Stat. 202.310]

120 days

An applicant must:

• Be at least 21 years old or at least 18 and active duty military, reserve military or honorably discharged;
• Be a lawful resident of the United States; 
• Not have been dishonorably discharged from military service;
• Provide the documentation to demonstrate competence with a firearm;
• Not be a fugitive from justice;
• Not have been judicially declared mentally incompetent or insane;
• Not have been admitted to a mental health facility within the last 5 years;
• Not have habitually used intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance to the extent that your normal faculties were impaired, including DUI convictions within previous 5 years; 
• Not be a medical marijuana patient;
• Not have been convicted of a crime involving the use or threatened use of force or violence, including misdemeanor convictions, within the last 3 years;
• Not have been convicted of a felony;
• Not have been convicted of a crime involving domestic violence or stalking, or currently subject to a restraining order or other order of protection against violence;
• Not be currently subject to an ex parte or extended order for protection against high-risk behavior (effective on January 1, 2020);
• Not be currently on parole or probation;
• Not have been, within the preceding 5 years, subject to any requirements imposed by a court as a condition to withholding the entry of judgment for your conviction of a felony; or suspension of your sentence for the conviction of a felony; or indictment by a Grand Jury;
• Not have made a false statement on any application;
• Not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under state and federal law, city and/or county ordinances; and
• Meet federal law requirements.

In addition, the sheriff may deny an application or revoke a permit if he or she receives a “sworn affidavit stating articulable facts based upon personal knowledge” from any person 18 years of age or older that the applicant or permittee is prohibited from possessing a permit.

*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Nevada.

5 years

You will need to go to the issuing office and file an affidavit that your permit was lost or stolen. A replacement fee of $15 will be charged.

Non-resident permits are issued to anyone who qualifies. However, you must apply in person at the issuing office. The process is  the same as for residents.

• Carry in bars/restaurants that serve alcohol? Yes, unless posted, and provided you are not under the influence.
• Carry in my vehicle without a permit/license? Yes. The handgun must be visible if on a person. Handguns in a glove box, on or under a seat are allowed. You will need a permit to concealed carry a handgun in a holster or pocket while in a vehicle.
• Carry in roadside rest areas? Yes.
• Carry in state/national parks, state/national forests and WMAs? Yes.
• Carry in places of worship? There is no state statute prohibiting concealed carry in places of worship. However, since places of worship are private property, they may post signs prohibiting firearms.

Under Nevada law, it is legal to own any type of knife. It is legal to open or concealed carry any type of knife, except that it is illegal to concealed carry a machete or any instrument which could be considered a dangerous or deadly weapon. Dirks, daggers and switchblades may not be possessed on school property. Municipalities may have additional restrictions. For example, Clark County doesn't allow concealed carry of any knife with a blade of 3 inches or more without written permission from the sheriff.

[N.R.S. 202.350 (1)(d)(3), 202.265, Clark County 12-04-180]

Casinos are private property and are likely posted with no firearms signs. You could be asked to disarm or leave the property if your firearm was observed. Failure to do so would be considered a trespass violation.  

Yes.