Nevada gun laws
Last verified November 1, 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Gun laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every rule with the state's agency or statutes before you carry or travel.
Carry
- Permitless (constitutional) carry: No, a permit is required to carry concealed
- A permit is required for concealed carry.
- Open carry: Not confirmed. Check with County sheriff.
- Permits: Nevada permit guide
Vehicle transport
Not confirmed. Check with County sheriff.
Places where carry is banned
Public schools and child care facilities (NRS 202.265). Permittees may not carry concealed in public buildings at public airports, in public buildings on school, child-care or university property without written permission, or in public buildings with metal detectors or no-firearms signs at every public entrance (NRS 202.3673). Not a complete list. Source
Magazines and assault weapons
- Magazine capacity limit: No statewide limit
- Assault-weapon restrictions: No statewide ban
Duty to inform
Not confirmed. Check with County sheriff.
Stand your ground and castle doctrine
No duty to retreat in any place you're lawfully present (stand your ground).
Red-flag law
Yes. Courts can issue extreme risk protection orders.
Reciprocity
Nevada recognizes permits from the states on its annual DPS recognition list (28 states as of July 1, 2025), some limited to enhanced/class permits.
The exact list isn't confirmed here. Check the destination's agency.
Sources
Magazine, assault-weapon and red-flag lists come from Giffords Law Center summaries; stand-your-ground from NCSL. Carry, vehicle, banned-place, duty-to-inform and reciprocity details come from the state's own legislature, attorney general or state police pages.