Nevada Concealed Weapon Charges

The Nevada legislators have introduced Senate Bill 126 for approval. This would allow a concealed permit holder to carry additional pistols but would only require the license holder to qualify with one of the weapons. Nevada is a “shall-issue” state, which means a concealed weapons permit will be issued to both residents and nonresidents who can pass a federal National Instant Criminal System (NICS) check through the FBI database. Applications must be approved by the county sheriff. Individuals must be 21 years or older and successfully complete a firearms safety course approved by the Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association.

Nevada Concealed Weapon Laws

Whether a person has a concealed weapons permit or not, they are not allowed to carry their firearm in any of the following places:

• Any law enforcement agency or facility
• A city or county jail, prison or detention facility
• Any courtroom or courthouse
• Public airport or building on public airport property
• Any public building that has a metal detector at the public entrance
• Any public building where a sign is posted prohibiting firearms
• Private or public school facility without written permission
• Any vocational, technical school, the University of Nevada or community college without written permission
• Any federal, state or local government building
• Any other place where carrying a concealed firearm is prohibited by federal or state laws

All judges are allowed to carry a concealed weapon with a valid permit in their courtrooms.

Nevada Concealed Weapon Violations

The penalties for concealed weapon violations in Nevada are listed in the table below.

Nevada Plea Options

It is mandatory for all criminal defendants to enter a plea during their arraignments. The presiding judge will allow you to enter a plea of “not guilty,” “guilty” or “no contest.” No contest (or "nolo contendere") means you do not contest the charges against you, but you do not admit guilt for the crime either. While some prosecutors offer a plea bargain if you agree to plead guilty to a lesser charge, keep in mind that a criminal conviction will remain on your permanent record.

Legal Assistance from a Nevada Criminal Defense Attorney

Every criminal case is different. Depending on the evidence, a skilled criminal defense attorney may be able to get the charges reduced or dismissed altogether. In some cases, errors made during the arrest may be called into question. Hiring a criminal defense lawyer allows you to have a legal professional negotiate with the prosecution for a more favorable outcome.