Nevada's permit to carry a concealed handgun is the Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP), often referred to as a "CCW." The CFP is established by NRS...
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Nevada's permit to carry a concealed handgun is the Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP), often referred to as a "CCW." The CFP is established by NRS 202.3653 through NRS 202.369 and implemented through the regulations in NAC Chapter 202 and the Nevada Sheriffs' and Chiefs' Association (NvSCA) training standards.
Issuing authority: the sheriff of the applicant's county of residence (or, for non-residents, the sheriff of the Nevada county where the non-resident will spend the most time). NRS 202.3657.
A CFP issued by any Nevada sheriff is valid statewide.
Under NRS 202.3657(2), the sheriff shall issue a permit to any qualified applicant who:
The "shall issue" language eliminates discretionary "good cause" or "may issue" review. The sheriff must issue if the statutory criteria are met.
Under NRS 202.3657(4), the sheriff shall deny an application from a person who:
Federal prohibitors under 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g) also disqualify.
Under NRS 202.3657(5), the sheriff may deny an application if there is substantial evidence that the applicant has or may pose a danger to himself, herself, or others if granted a permit. The denial must be in writing with the reasons.
A Nevada CFP authorizes the holder to carry a concealed firearm (handgun) on or about the person, including in vehicles, throughout the State of Nevada, subject to the prohibited-places list in NRS 202.265 (school grounds), NRS 202.3673 (specifically restricted locations including state and local government buildings posted as restricted, certain courts, secured airport areas), and any other federal or state restriction.
The CFP does not authorize carry of:
The CFP is valid for five years from the date of issuance. NRS 202.366(1). Renewal must be filed before expiration; see RENEWAL_PROCESS for the renewal procedure, the four-hour refresher course, and the live-fire qualification.
Nevada issues CFPs to non-residents under the same statutory framework. A non-resident applies to the sheriff of the Nevada county where the applicant will spend the most time. Training must be completed in Nevada and, for non-residents, in the county where the applicant will apply (or the nearest county that has approved instructors if the application county has none). See TRAINING_REQUIREMENTS.
Under NRS 202.367, the permittee must notify the issuing sheriff in writing within 30 days of any loss, theft, or destruction of the permit. The sheriff issues a duplicate upon receipt of the notice and the duplicate fee. The permittee must also notify the sheriff in writing within 30 days of any change of address.
Under NRS 202.366, the sheriff shall revoke a CFP if the permittee:
The sheriff may suspend a CFP pending the outcome of certain criminal proceedings. The permittee has a right to written notice and to challenge a revocation or suspension under Nevada's administrative review procedures.
Carrying a concealed firearm without a CFP is a Category C felony under NRS 202.350(2)(c), punishable by 1 to 5 years in state prison and a fine up to $10,000. A second or subsequent offense is a Category B felony.
Under NRS 202.3662, all information about a permittee or applicant maintained by a sheriff is confidential and not subject to public inspection or disclosure except in limited circumstances (e.g., to law enforcement officers acting in the performance of duty, to the FBI for NICS purposes, in response to a court order, or with the permittee's consent).
See APPLICATION_PROCESS for step-by-step application instructions, FEES_COSTS for current fee schedules, TRAINING_REQUIREMENTS for the firearm safety course, and RENEWAL_PROCESS for the renewal procedure.
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