Privately Selling a Firearm
Prohibited from Buying
An individual is prohibited from buying or owning a firearm in Nevada if that person:[2]
- Has been convicted of a crime of battery, domestic violence, or a crime in any jurisdiction that prohibits similar conduct committed upon or against the spouse or the former spouse of the person; any other person with whom the person has had or is having a dating relationship;[3] any other person with whom the person has a child in common; the parent or the person; or the child of the person or a child for whom the person is a legal guardian.[4]
- Has been convicted of a felony in this State or any other state, or in any political subdivision thereof, or of a felony in violation of the laws of the United States of America, unless the person has received a pardon and the pardon does not restrict their right to bear arms;
- Has been convicted of a stalking-related violation or a law of any other state that prohibits the same or substantially similar conduct.[5]
- Is currently subject to:
- Is a fugitive from justice;
- Is an unlawful user of, or addicted to, any controlled substance; or
- Is otherwise prohibited by federal law from having a firearm in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control.
Concealed Carry
To carry a concealed weapon in Nevada, a person has to have a Concealed Firearm Permit issued by their local sheriff’s department.
How to Apply
To apply for a concealed firearm permit in Nevada, an individual must be at least 21 years old or 18 if they are an active or honorably discharged service member.
- Complete a firearm safety training course.[8]
- Obtain an application for a Concealed Firearm Permit from the applicant’s local sheriff’s department.
- Complete and apply to the sheriff’s office with all required appended documents.
- Submit fingerprints to the sheriff’s office or its processing agent.
- Have a color photo taken by the sheriff’s office or processing agent.
- Pay the applicable filing fee.
Reciprocity
Nevada does not recognize concealed carry permits from the following U.S. states:[9][10] Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.