Overview for Nevada
Firearms cannot be discharged into or at buildings, vehicles, watercraft, and aircraft. Nevada also forbids firing from, across or at a state or federal highway. This also applies to country and main roads, or any public place where someone may be injured by this action.
The only time a person may hunt from a vehicle is if they are paraplegic and the vehicle is parked away from the traveled area of a highway. Hunting from any motor vehicle including snow mobiles, helicopters, motor vehicles, and aircraft is illegal.
- Handgun registration is required in Clark County. Residents have 72 hours to register newly acquired handguns. Anyone staying in Clark County for more than 60 days must register their handguns.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $97.50
- Valid for 5 years
- Regarding Non-residents of Nevada: $100
- Non-resident permits are valid for 5 years
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for Nevada.
Nevada Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Nevada Magazine Capacity
Nevada Ghost Gun law
The Ghost gun law in Nevada states the following:In Nevada it is prohibited to do the followings with unserialized firearms which includes unfinished receivers and frames.
- manufacture
- assemble
- possess
- sell
- offer to sell
- transfer
- purchase
- transport
- receive
Nevada Imitation Firearms
What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in Nevada?
The following is a list of imitation firearms in Nevada:
pneumatic gun (paintball gun)
Does Nevada have a gun buy back program?
Yes, Nevada has a gun buy back program.
In Nevada people can turn in their unwanted guns with no questions asked to the local law enforcement agency. People receive $50 for old and non functioning firearms, $100 for good quality hanguns and shotguns, and $200 for assault rifles
Does Nevada have an inheritance gun law?
Yes, Nevada has an inheritance gun law.