Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying of firearms in state parks, national forests, state WMA’s and road side rest areas is allowed in Nevada.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Nevada Permit
There is a law regarding the use of long firearms in vehicles, but there is no law for carrying handguns. When riding a vehicle, a handgun must not be on the owner’s possession and should be kept either under the seat or in a glove box. NRS 503.165. Carrying Loaded Rifle or Shotgun in or […]
Open Carry Laws for Nevada
In Nevada, open carrying is legal, and the “off limits” places mentioned in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section may not apply to those who carry openly. The law does not allow concealed carrying in airport terminals, and many believe that open carrying is allowed in public airports outside the security area. To know more about […]
Carry Law Preemptions for Nevada
NRS 244.364 The Legislature ensures that there is a uniform law throughout the state regarding the possession, transportation, sale, purchase, registration and use of firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition. Only the Legislature shall have the right to establish the laws, regulations and ordinances regarding such. The county has the right to regulate the unlawful discharge […]
Nevada Laws for Use of Deadly Force
Chapter 200 Crimes against the Person 200.120. “Justifiable homicide” defined. 200.130. Bare fear insufficient to justify killing; reasonable fear required. 200.140. Justifiable or excusable homicide. 200.150. Justifiable homicide by public officer. 200.160. Additional cases of justifiable homicide. 200.170. Burden of proving circumstances of mitigation or justifiable or excusable homicide. 200.180. Excusable homicide by misadventure. 200.190. […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
To know more about the laws in carrying knives within Nevada, click on this link.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
Nevada allows restaurant carrying. “Restaurant carrying” means carrying a firearm in a place that serves intoxicating liquor. This may or may not mean that the individual can sit on the bar area of the restaurant, but carrying the firearm inside is acceptable, just as long as the gun owner will not consume alcohol. There are […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
202.370 thru 202.440. The state of Nevada does not allow carrying of tear gas guns containing more than 2 fluid ounces of chemical spray that is capable of incapacitating.
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of Nevada AG
• Attorney General on Concealed Firearm