NEVADA · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in Nevada (1970)
Restricted
Summary
Open carry: legal at 18 without a permit, including in vehicles (loaded handguns must NOT be concealed without a permit). Concealed: shall-issue permit at 21+.
Notable
Concealed carry without permit is prohibited — even with permits valid in 23 other states.
Penalties
Firearms is RESTRICTED in Nevada — see exactly what you're risking: the penalties, the charges, and the exceptions that keep you legal.
Exceptions & nuances
Firearms is restricted in Nevada, but narrow carve-outs exist. See the exemptions, edge cases, and conditions that actually apply.
Statute
Read the exact Nevada statute that restricts firearms — citation and section so you can verify the source yourself.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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