Concealed Carry of Firearms

Nevada allows a person to carry a handgun concealed/hidden on their person. A concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit is required.

Carry in Vehicles

Loaded revolvers and pistols may be transported inside a vehicle. However, if the handgun is concealed on the person, a CCW permit is required.

State Pre-emption Law

Nevada has state laws (called “pre-emption laws”) that prohibit counties and municipalities from enacting firearms laws (except with regard to the discharge of firearms). Specifically, NRS 244.364, NRS 268.418, and NRS 269.222.

Nevada Residents

Residents of the state of Nevada MUST obtain a Nevada CCW. No exceptions. NV Residents may not use an out-of-state CCW permit to conceal carry in Nevada. Out-of-State CCW permits are only valid for persons visiting Nevada. New residents have 60 days to obtain their Nevada CCW permit. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Out-of-State Residents

Non-residents may obtain a Nevada CCW permit. The process is identical as if you are a resident. Keep in mind that when you are physically in Nevada, you are bound by Nevada state gun laws which may be different than your home state.

Firearms Prohibited

Even if you have a CCW permit, the following locations in Nevada do not allow you to carry a gun: 

• Any building owned or used by the federal government (including post offices, military bases, courthouses, buildings in National Parks). You may carry a gun on the grounds of a National Park as long as you can legally carry a gun within the state where the National Park is located – however, you may not carry a gun inside buildings in National Parks.
• On the grounds or inside a public school or public college.
• Inside a public or private child care facility.
• Any building occupied by the state Legislature.
• Airport buildings.
• Buildings used by the state, county, or municipal government where “no guns” signs and/or metal detectors are at the entrances.
  
  

“No Gun” Signs on Private Property

Signs stating “no guns” on private property have no legal force. If a property owners demands that you leave the property and you refuse, you may be arrested for trespass. Always obey a property owner’s restrictions.

Casinos and Bars

There are no state laws that prohibit concealed carry of guns in casinos and bars. However, it is illegal to carry a firearm with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08+

Gun Registration and Blue Cards

Nevada has abolished handgun registration and so-called blue cards.

CCW Permit Specific Guns

Nevada no longer requires CCW permit holders to qualify with and list their individual guns on their permits. When you have a CCW permit you may carry any handgun you want.