varminter22
12-22-2007, 11:10 AM
From http://carryconcealed.net/legal/nevada-ccw-state-laws.php
Nevada has an open carry law that permits a person to carry a handgun in plain view, however, there are exceptions. For instance, Clark County requires you to have a registration to open carry, and you must carry your registration with you when you are carrying a gun. Some cities such as North Las Vegas and Boulder City have "deadly weapon" laws, and you could be cited or arrested if you pass through their jurisdictions with a firearm in your vehicle. The make model and caliber of each firearm to be listed on the permit is also required. An individual may have up to 12 firearms on one permit.
1. Although a technicality, NV doesn't really have an "open carry law." Rather, open carry is not prohibited by state law and is therefore lawful.
2. "Exceptions." It is true that some local juridictions have restrictive ordinances on the books - most notably in Clark County. However, I believe those restrictive ordinances will (should) become null, void and unenforceable on January 1, 2008. See discussion and (pending) letter here: http://carryconcealed.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=102 Since it has been rumoured that officials in Clark County plan to disregard the state law, we anxiously await responses to the letter.
3. "... up to 12 firearms on one permit." NOT true. If a NV Sheriff has imposed this "requirement," he is legislating from his position of authority UNLAWFULLY. Read the law here: www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-202.html#NRS202Sec3653
Nevada has an open carry law that permits a person to carry a handgun in plain view, however, there are exceptions. For instance, Clark County requires you to have a registration to open carry, and you must carry your registration with you when you are carrying a gun. Some cities such as North Las Vegas and Boulder City have "deadly weapon" laws, and you could be cited or arrested if you pass through their jurisdictions with a firearm in your vehicle. The make model and caliber of each firearm to be listed on the permit is also required. An individual may have up to 12 firearms on one permit.
1. Although a technicality, NV doesn't really have an "open carry law." Rather, open carry is not prohibited by state law and is therefore lawful.
2. "Exceptions." It is true that some local juridictions have restrictive ordinances on the books - most notably in Clark County. However, I believe those restrictive ordinances will (should) become null, void and unenforceable on January 1, 2008. See discussion and (pending) letter here: http://carryconcealed.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=102 Since it has been rumoured that officials in Clark County plan to disregard the state law, we anxiously await responses to the letter.
3. "... up to 12 firearms on one permit." NOT true. If a NV Sheriff has imposed this "requirement," he is legislating from his position of authority UNLAWFULLY. Read the law here: www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-202.html#NRS202Sec3653