Applying for a Permit in Nevada

Note: Starting October 1, 2013, an individual who undergoes training with a certified instructor can qualify for and carry any type of firearm. The serial number and the type of firearm will no longer be printed on the permit.

NRS 202.3657.
Applicants should submit only one application to obtain a single permit that they may use to carry all owned handguns. During the submission of the application, the applicant is not required to disclose the type and model of the handgun owned.

Nevada residents should call the Sheriff’s office of the county they are living in. For Clark County, the application forms and permits may only be obtained from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Ten-print fingerprint cards and color photograph of the applicant must be submitted with the application form. The permit fee costs $98.25 for initial application and $63.25 for renewal. Payments made by the applicants are non-refundable.

202.3657. Individuals who are qualified to obtain a permit to carry in Nevada shall be given the right to apply by the county sheriff. Applicants should:
a. At least be 21 years old.
b. Not be prohibited by the law to carry firearms.
c. Be competent in handling firearms and must present a proof of completion of a training from a certified instructor.
The sheriff will determine if the training attended to by the applicant meets the standards of the county before he can approve the application.