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How to Legally Carry a Gun in Your Vehicle in Nevada
According to A&A, in Nevada, you can openly carry a loaded or unloaded handgun in your car [1]. Shotguns, rifles, and other long guns must be unloaded, although they can have loaded magazines as long as there is no cartridge in the firing chamber.
Openly carried firearms can be stored in the trunk, glovebox, center console, or under the seat. If you are physically carrying the weapon on your person in the car, it must be visible unless you have a concealed carry permit.
There are restrictions on carrying guns in certain areas, including:
- Public schools
- Public childcare facilities
- Some colleges and universities
- Post offices
- VA facilities
- Military bases
- Red Rock Canyon
In most cases, you do not have to tell the police you have a gun in your car if you are pulled over. However, police can perform a pat-down and temporarily seize your gun if they suspect a crime has been committed or believe they are in danger. Concealed weapons permit holders may also be required to show their permit if they are carrying a concealed weapon and the officer asks if they are concealing a weapon.
Nevada Firearm Possession Laws for Convicted Felons
According to SCLG, in Nevada, individuals with felony or domestic violence convictions are prohibited from possessing firearms [2].
Other groups also barred from firearm possession include:
- Fugitives
- Drug addicts
- Convicted stalkers
- Individuals subject to a domestic violence protection order
- People adjudicated as mentally ill or committed
- Illegal aliens
Penalties for Illegal Gun Possession in Nevada
Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit
In Nevada, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit is classified as a Category C felony. This offense carries penalties of 1 to 5 years of imprisonment and fines up to $10,000.
Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person is a crime in Nevada. A prohibited person is defined as an ex-felon, a fugitive from justice, a drug user and addict, a mentally ill person, and an illegal immigrant.
Penalties for Ex-Felons Possessing Firearms
Under NRS 202.360, possession of a firearm by an ex-felon is classified as a Category B felony. The penalties include imprisonment for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 6 years.
Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit
When carrying a concealed weapon in Nevada, it is mandatory to also carry your concealed weapons permit, similar to carrying a driver’s license while driving. Failure to carry your permit can result in a $25 fine. However, possessing a concealed weapon without a permit or with an expired permit can lead to felony charges.
Nevada License to Carry a Handgun Requirements
To obtain a handgun carry license in Nevada, applicants must meet several criteria:
- Age and Military Status: Be at least 21 years old, or at least 18 if on active duty in the military, reserve, or honorably discharged.
- Residency and Citizenship: Be a lawful resident of the United States.
- Military Discharge Status: Not have been dishonorably discharged from military service.
- Firearm Competence: Provide documentation proving competence with a firearm.
- Legal Standing: Not be a fugitive from justice or have been judicially declared mentally incompetent or insane.
- Mental Health: Not have been admitted to a mental health facility within the last 5 years.
- Substance Use: Not have habitually used intoxicating liquor or controlled substances to the extent of impairment, including DUI convictions within the past 5 years.
- Medical Marijuana: Not be a medical marijuana patient.
- Criminal Record: Not have been convicted of a crime involving the use or threatened use of force or violence, including misdemeanors within the last 3 years.
- Felony and Domestic Violence: Not have been convicted of a felony, a crime involving domestic violence or stalking, or be subject to a restraining order or protection order against violence.
- High-Risk Behavior Orders: Not be subject to an ex parte or extended order for protection against high-risk behavior (effective from January 1, 2020).
- Parole or Probation: Not be currently on parole or probation.
- Court-Imposed Conditions: Not have been subject to court-imposed conditions related to felony convictions within the preceding 5 years.
- Application Integrity: Not have made false statements on any application.
- Firearm Possession Laws: Not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under state and federal law, including city and county ordinances.
- Federal Law Compliance: Meet all federal law requirements for firearm possession.
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References:
1. https://www.adrasandaltiglaw.com/can-i-open-carry-in-a-car-nevada/
2. https://www.shouselaw.com/nv/defense/laws/gun-laws/