Nebraska Gun Laws
Carry Information
Legal & Resources
| Question | Answer |
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| Does Nevada have an Assault Weapons Ban? | 🚫 No. Nevada does not ban assault weapons, ghost guns, or high-capacity magazines. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | ✅ Yes. As of 2019, background checks are required on private transfers when facilitated by a licensed dealer. |
| Are background checks required through FFL dealers? | ✅ Yes. Federal law mandates background checks through licensed dealers. |
| Is Nevada a Stand Your Ground state? | ✅ Yes. Nevada has a Stand Your Ground law—no duty to retreat in places you lawfully are. |
| What kind of restrictions does Nevada have? |
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| Does Nevada have any gun storage laws? | ⚠️ No general law, but parents may be held liable if a child gains access and misuses a firearm. |
| Can you buy firearms in bulk in Nevada? | ✅ Yes. No state limits on firearm purchases. |
| Does Nevada have a red flag law? | ✅ Yes. Extreme Risk Protection Orders became law in 2019. |
| Age to purchase firearms? |
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| Do I have to register my guns in Nevada? | 🚫 No. There is no state registration requirement. |
| Do I need a permit to purchase a handgun? | 🚫 No. No permit is required to buy a handgun. |
| Does Nevada have a waiting period for firearms? | 🚫 No. There is no state-imposed waiting period. |
🚫 No. Nevada does not ban assault weapons, ghost guns, or high-capacity magazines.
✅ Yes. As of 2019, background checks are required on private transfers when facilitated by a licensed dealer.
✅ Yes. Federal law mandates background checks through licensed dealers.
✅ Yes. Nevada has a Stand Your Ground law—no duty to retreat in places you lawfully are.
- ℹ️ Permitless open & concealed carry for 21+ (constitutional carry)
- ℹ️ No waiting period
- ℹ️ No magazine capacity limits
- ℹ️ Optional CCW permits available for reciprocity
⚠️ No general law, but parents may be held liable if a child gains access and misuses a firearm.
✅ Yes. No state limits on firearm purchases.
✅ Yes. Extreme Risk Protection Orders became law in 2019.
- ℹ️ 18+ for long guns,
- ℹ️ 21+ for handguns from dealers.
🚫 No. There is no state registration requirement.
🚫 No. No permit is required to buy a handgun.
🚫 No. There is no state-imposed waiting period.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does Nevada allow Open Carry? | ✅ Legal without a permit for individuals 21 and older. |
| Does Nevada allow Concealed Carry? | ✅ Legal without a permit (constitutional carry) if 21+. NV issued CCW permits are optional for reciprocity with other states. |
| Non‑Lethal Weapons? | ✅ Legal. Pepper spray and stun guns are allowed without a permit. |
| Places allowed to carry? | ✅ Most public areas, private property (with owner’s permission), and within vehicles. |
| Places not allowed to carry? | 🚫 Schools, courthouses, federal buildings, casinos, airports, and posted “no firearms” areas. |
| States honored? | ✅ Nevada honors CCW permits from states with similar training and background standards. |
| States reciprocate? | ✅ Nevada’s CCW permits (not constitutional carry) are recognized in:
⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel. |
| Permit duration & renewal? | ℹ️ 5 Years. |
| Can you conceal anything other than a handgun? | 🚫 No. Carry privileges apply only to handguns. |
| Permit Licensure? | ℹ️ Optional. You can apply for a CCW permit, which offers broader recognition out-of-state.
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✅ Legal without a permit for individuals 21 and older.
✅ Legal without a permit (constitutional carry) if 21+. NV issued CCW permits are optional for reciprocity with other states.
✅ Legal. Pepper spray and stun guns are allowed without a permit.
✅ Most public areas, private property (with owner’s permission), and within vehicles.
🚫 Schools, courthouses, federal buildings, casinos, airports, and posted “no firearms” areas.
✅ Nevada honors CCW permits from states with similar training and background standards.
✅ Nevada’s CCW permits (not constitutional carry) are recognized in:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel.
ℹ️ 5 Years.
🚫 No. Carry privileges apply only to handguns.
ℹ️ Optional. You can apply for a CCW permit, which offers broader recognition out-of-state.
- Concealed Carry Permits (CCW) are issued by the sheriff of the county where the applicant resides.
| Resources | Links |
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| Official Licensing & State Info | |
| Gun Laws & Legal References | |
| Training & Certification | |
| Gun Safety & Education |
Nevada Leadership
- Born: November 8, 1962 (Japanese Internment Camp, Arkansas)
- Term Started: January 2, 2023
- Previous Role: Former Sheriff of Clark County
- Born: March 29, 1964 (Las Vegas, NV)
- Senate Service: Since January 3, 2017
- Committees:
- Finance
- Judiciary
- Rules and Administration
- Born: August 2, 1957 (Chicago, IL)
- Senate Service: Since January 3, 2019
- Committees:
- Armed Services
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