Nevada Gun Laws

Shall-issue concealed carry. No magazine limit. Castle doctrine and stand your ground. Red flag law.

Last reviewed against official sources on 2026-09-25. Official state source.

Nevada requires a shall-issue permit for concealed carry. The state recognizes both castle doctrine and stand your ground. Nevada has a red flag law. No magazine limits or assault weapon bans exist. Background checks required for private sales.

Key facts

• Concealed Carry: Shall-issue permit required (NRS § 202.3657)
• Open Carry: Permitted without a permit
• Permit to Purchase: Not required
• Assault Weapon Ban: No ban
• Magazine Limit: No limit
• Waiting Period: None
• Universal Background Check: Required for all sales and transfers (NRS § 202.2547)
• Red Flag Law (ERPO): Yes — Extreme Risk Protection Order (NRS § 33.500)
• Castle Doctrine: Yes (NRS § 200.120)
• Stand Your Ground: Yes (NRS § 200.120)
• Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Honors permits from a criteria-evaluated list of 28 states, reviewed annually (NRS § 202.3689)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to carry concealed in Nevada?

Yes. Nevada requires a shall-issue concealed firearm permit. Open carry is generally allowed without a permit.

Does Nevada require background checks for private sales?

Yes. Nevada requires universal background checks for all firearm sales and transfers, including private sales.

Does Nevada have a red flag law?

Yes. Nevada has an Extreme Risk Protection Order law allowing family and law enforcement to petition for temporary firearm removal.

Are there magazine limits in Nevada?

No. Nevada does not restrict magazine capacity.

Does Nevada honor my out-of-state carry permit?

Only if it's from one of the 28 states the Nevada Department of Public Safety has evaluated and added to its reciprocity list (as of July 2026), which it updates annually (typically each July). If you move to Nevada, a reciprocal out-of-state permit is only valid for your first 60 days as a resident — after that you need a Nevada-issued permit.

Not legal advice. Laws change; verify with official sources.