CCW Reciprocity Coming to Nevada!

[VegasGeorge]

The Governor has signed off on the new law which, I believe, takes effect October 1, 2007. The Bill revises Nevada Revised Statutes 202.3657. It mandates that Nevada will recognize CCWs for other States provided that they have CCW regulations similar to or more stringent than Nevada's, and that the other State's CCW records are immediately checkable for verification purposes. The Department of Public Safety is ordered to compile a list of other States that meet those requirements. The Sheriffs and Chiefs Association must agree to the State list. So far, I do not see a list on the State's websites. I'll post the list information as soon I see it.

[VegasGeorge]

I sent an inquiry to Nevada State Department of Public Safety asking about availability of the other States list. Here is the reply I received today:

To answer Mr. Roberts's questions, a
list of states that will be recognized will be available on October 1,
2007. I have not heard anything as of yet to them being available on
the website but that is a great idea. Once I find out I will let you
know.

Bonnie McCabe
Nevada DPS, Records and Technology Division
808 W. Nye Lane
Carson City Nevada 8970

So, no information yet. I will keep on this, and will post the list as soon as it is available.

[VegasGeorge]

Here is the latest information. I'm pretty disappointed in the list. I was hopping for many more States. This press release is not the final word. The actual list will appear October 1.

http://web.mac.com/vegasgeorge/iWeb/VegasGeorge/Images/CCW_List.png

[FirstFlight]

http://nvrepository.state.nv.us/Special/CCW_CHANGE.shtml

This is the latest I could find. Eight states were picked by Nevada to recognize their CCWs, effective October 1. It works out well for those of us in California that have Utah CCWs.

[idahoccw]

I live in Idaho, but I was born and raised in Reno, Nevada and travel there quite frequently. I was going to get my Nevada CCW so I could carry legally when I'm there, but waited because of the new reciprocity that was to be announced.

To say the least, it's dissapointing that Idaho is not on the list and questionable why Nevada would have Alaska on the list, since it's one of the few states that has no requirements.

What are the chances that any more states will be added in the near future?

[VegasGeorge]

Here is a link to the official list posted on the State website:

http://nvrepository.state.nv.us/Special/CCW_CHANGE.shtml

I will find out what to expect in the way of future revisions of the list.

[packnrat]

hip hip hurray nevada is in line now,
but if only we could get ca to get is sh*t together.

i was going to get a nevada permit next year, now maybe not,
but then again,
if nevada is going to be nice and allow others to be safe in there state i think i will give some moneys to there tax coffers,
as i do not gamble when i spend time there. :D :D :D

[pricedo]

hip hip hurray nevada is in line now,
but if only we could get ca to get is sh*t together.

i was going to get a nevada permit next year, now maybe not,
but then again,
if nevada is going to be nice and allow others to be safe in there state i think i will give some moneys to there tax coffers,
as i do not gamble when i spend time there. :D :D :D

I am a Canadian citizen living in Canada and hold Utah, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, & Maine Concealed Carry Permits.

I emailed the Nevada Department of Public Safety inquiring with regards to my Utah CFP being valid in Nevada........specifically in the City of Las Vegas & got a typical bureaucratic non-answer that referred me to a bunch of websites that made no reference to NIA (non immigrant alien) Utah CFP holders.

Since carrying a concealed firearm in Nevada without a VALID permit is a felony I would like to be absolutely certain of my legal position before carrying in Nevada.

Does anyone on this board have experience or knowledge in this regard???

[CA CCWInstructor]

You might want to check with Utah first. They are not issuing CCW permits to Canadians anymore. It has to do with two questions on the Federal form 4473.

It would not surprise me if all your permits are null and void.

[VegasGeorge]

I haven't read anything about Nevada drawing a distinction between resident, and non resident, holders of out of State permits. If the other State is on Nevada's (short) list, and has issued a permit that is in full force and effect, then it looks like that permit is good in Nevada regardless of residency. Anyway, thats how I read it.

Clarification Added: Out of State permits are for visitors. If one becomes a Nevada resident, then one needs a Nevada CCW permit.

[varminter22]

Just a minor "technical" detail - "Reciprocity" is a misnomer.

NV doesn't actually have "reciprocity."

We have a system that allows for "recognition."

The NDPS guy pointed this out at the CCW permit holders forum in Carson City in July 2007 (hosted by the NV Sheriffs & Chiefs Ass'n.)

Reciprocity infers "we'll recognize your's if you recognize our's." And NV law does not provide for that.

Its a minor detail, but worthy of noting.

I too was using the word "reciprocity" until I attended the forum last July.

[Squatch]

I have a question. I live in Las Vegas but I have a FL CCW. Since NV now recognizes the FL CCW, am I legal.

[varminter22]

I have a question. I live in Las Vegas but I have a FL CCW. Since NV now recognizes the FL CCW, am I legal.

No. Unless you've lived in NV for a very short time, in which case you have "X" days in order to get a NV permit.

If you are a NV resident, you must have/get a NV permit.

See www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-202.html#NRS202Sec3653

NRS 202.3688 Circumstances in which holder of permit issued by another state may carry concealed firearm in this State; holder of permit issued by another state subject to same restrictions and requirements as holder of permit issued in this State.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person who possesses a permit to carry a concealed firearm that was issued by a state included in the list prepared pursuant to NRS 202.3689 may carry a concealed firearm in this State in accordance with the requirements set forth in NRS 202.3653 to 202.369, inclusive.

2. A person who possesses a permit to carry a concealed firearm that was issued by a state included in the list prepared pursuant to NRS 202.3689 may not carry a concealed firearm in this State if the person:

(a) Becomes a resident of this State; and

(b) Has not been issued a permit from the sheriff of the county in which he resides within 60 days after becoming a resident of this State.
3. A person who carries a concealed firearm pursuant to this section is subject to the same legal restrictions and requirements imposed upon a person who has been issued a permit by a sheriff in this State.

[Squatch]

Thanks, that's what I would have guessed.

[Eagle Five Zero]

I for one am glad that Nevada has begun to finally recognize the CCW permits of other states. It's long overdue in my opinion, and while the number of states (to begin with) is relatively modest, I'm sure over time we'll see it grow.

I applaud the Legislature for making it a requirement that the other state recognized has standards for training etc. that are at least as good as Nevada's. As a CCW Instructor I believe our state's requirement cover at least the basics, and I always urge my students to continue seeking training and to participate in IDPA for practice and skill development.

I'm hoping that we'll eventually have National Reciprocity at the federal level wherein all the states will recognized each other's permits just as they do now for drivers licenses and marriage licenses.

[Bill of Rights]

Eagle,

I realize you are a CCW instructor, but I have to ask why you think that a state-mandated training requirement is anything but an unConstitutional infringement upon the right. I fully agree that training in use-of-deadly-force and the like is a good idea, but I think that such should be sought personally, not required by some governmental (servant) body. I know of three states that do not have such requirements, my current state of Indiana being one of them, and I do not see that crime on the part of LTC/CCW holders is essentially higher per capita here than it is in states where a requirement like that is mandated. Rather, I think that having the requirement only opens the door to the standard being raised incrementally, perhaps, to use an extreme example, that the holder of a CCW must be capable of putting no less than two full magazines in a dime-sized group at 30 yards (or some other nearly impossible task).

Obviously, this is hyperbole; no one's going to pass a restriction like that today, but you know your law, so I'll ask you this: Is there anything in the current law that proclaims the specific criteria of the class? If there is, is there anything that would preclude that being changed and made more stringent?

Blessings,
B

[varminter22]

I agree with Bill (of Rights).

Our ultimate goal should be to adopt VT/AK style law nationwide.

[Bill of Rights]

Thanks, Varminter, and yes, that should be the goal, BUT without the "places forbidden", i.e. schools, courthouses, planes, etc. I don't think we'll get to that point in my lifetime unless something like "Jericho" comes to pass, but it does make a good goal.

Blessings,
B

[varminter22]

Thanks, Varminter, and yes, that should be the goal, BUT without the "places forbidden", i.e. schools, courthouses, planes, etc. I don't think we'll get to that point in my lifetime unless something like "Jericho" comes to pass, but it does make a good goal.

Blessings,
B

Roger that, Bill.

Unfortunately, we must seek change incrementally.

It took scores to get to this juncture. We won't change it all over night!

Thanks.