Nevada Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Nevada Gun Owners
PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Nevada gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Nevada can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.
Nevada State Constitution
Every citizen has the right to keep and bear arms for security and defense, for lawful hunting and recreational use and for other lawful purposes.
All political power is inherent in the people[.] Government is instituted for the protection, security and benefit of the people; and they have the right to alter or reform the same whenever the public good may require it. But the Paramount Allegiance of every citizen is due to the Federal Government in the exercise of all its Constitutional powers as the same have been or may be defined by the Supreme Court of the United States; and no power exists in the people of this or any other State of the Federal Union to dissolve their connection therewith or perform any act tending to impair[,] subvert, or resist the Supreme Authority of the government of the United States. The Constitution of the United States confers full power on the Federal Government to maintain and Perpetuate its existance [existence], and whensoever any portion of the States, or people thereof attempt to secede from the Federal Union, or forcibly resist the Execution of its laws, the Federal Government may, by warrant of the Constitution, employ armed force in compelling obedience to its Authority.
The people shall have the right freely to assemble together to consult for the common good, to instruct their representatives and to petition the Legislature for redress of Grievances.
Nevada Gun LawS
- Nevada Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
- Nevada Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
- Nevada Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit (Source: Nevada Department of Public Safety)
Nevada Hunting Rules & Regulations
- Hunt Nevada (Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife)
- Nevada Seasons and Regulations (Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife)
- Nevada Hunting License Fees (Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife)
- Nevada Department of Wildlife Online Licensing System (Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife)
- Nevada Hunter Education Classes (Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife)
Nevada Shooting Ranges
- Nevada State Shooting Range Directory (Source: Nevada Department of Wildlife)
- NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
- NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)
Nevada Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches
- IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
- IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
- USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
- USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
- USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
- USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
- 4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)
Nevada NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events
- Nevada NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
- Nevada "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)
Nevada State Firearm & Hunting Associations
- Nevada Firearms Coalition (NRA-Affiliated)
- Nevada Carry
- Nevadans for State Gun Rights
- Northern Nevada Safari Club International Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
- Safari Club International Las Vegas Chapter (SCI-Affiliated)
- Nevada Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
- Nevada Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
- Nevada NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
- Nevada Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)
Nevada Gun Shows and FFLs
- Nevada Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
- Nevada Gun Shows (Source: GunShowTrader.com)
- Nevada FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
- NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)
Nevada Elected Public Officials
- Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
- Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
- State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
- Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
- NRA's Ranking of Nevada Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)
Nevada Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings
- Nevada State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
- Nevada State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
- Nevada Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
- Nevada Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)
Nevada State Business Tax Climate Rankings
- Nevada State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
- Taxes in Nevada (Source: Tax Foundation)
Firearm Background Check Data
Background check types
The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.
Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.
Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.
Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.
Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.
Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.
Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.
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Gun and Ammo Laws by State
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