Verified Firearm Specifications

NV1001 — private sales : point of sale

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202. Sec 5.

Except as otherwise provided in section 6 of this act, an unlicensed person shall not sell or transfer a firearm to another unlicensed person unless a licensed dealer first conducts a background check on the buyer or transferee in compliance with this section.

NV1019 — private sales : point of sale

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.254

An unlicensed person shall not sell or transfer a firearm to another unlicensed person unless a licensed dealer first conducts a background check on the buyer or transferee in compliance with this section.

NV1058 — private sales : point of sale

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.254

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 202.2541, an unlicensed person shall not sell or transfer a firearm to another unlicensed person unless a licensed dealer first conducts a background check on the buyer or transferee in compliance with this section. 2.

NV1057 — private sales : point of sale

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.254

1. A private person who wishes to transfer a firearm to another person may, before transferring the firearm, request that the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History perform a background check on the person who wishes to acquire the firearm. 2.

NV1035 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)(1)

Beginning on the date that is 30 days after the Attorney General notifies licensees under section 103(d) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act that the national instant criminal background check system is established, a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer shall not transfer a firearm to any other person who is not licensed under this chapter, unless- (A) before the completion of the...

NV1056 — private sales : point of sale

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.254

1. A private person who wishes to transfer a firearm to another person may, before transferring the firearm, request that the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History perform a background check on the person who wishes to acquire the firearm. 2.

NV1034 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)

Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the day before the date that is 60 months after such date of enactment, it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun to an individual who is not licensed under section 923, unless- (A) after the most recent proposal of such transfer by...

NV1005 — shall issue

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.366

1. Upon receipt by a sheriff of an application for a permit, including an application for the renewal of a permit pursuant to NRS 202.3677, the sheriff shall conduct an investigation of the applicant to determine if the applicant is eligible for a permit.

NV1004 — may issue

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.350.4

The sheriff of any county may, upon written application by a resident of that county showing the reason or the purpose for which a concealed weapon is to be carried, issue a permit authorizing the applicant to carry in this state the concealed weapon described in the permit, except that no permit may be granted to any person to carry a switchblade knife.

NV1007 — stand your ground

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 200.120(2)

A person is not required to retreat before using deadly force as provided in subsection 1 if the person: (a) Is not the original aggressor; (b) Has a right to be present at the location where deadly force is used; and (c) Is not actively engaged in conduct in furtherance of criminal activity at the time deadly force is used.

NV1006 — traditional

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 200.120(2) (1911)

Justifiable homicide is the killing of a human being in necessary self-defense, or in defense of habitation, property or person, against one who manifestly intends, or endeavors, by violence or surprise, to commit a felony, or against any person or persons who manifestly intend and endeavor, in a violent, riotous, tumultuous or surreptitious manner, to enter the habitation of another for the purpose of assaulting or...

NV1040 — traditional

Common law castle doctrine. Common law castle doctrine was solidified in the United States throughout the 19th century. “By the beginning of the twentieth century it was well accepted in the United States that a man attacked in his own home had no duty to retreat before using deadly force, so long as he reasonably believed it necessary to save his own life.” Indeed, by the 1920s, sources note that the castle...

NV1009 — negligent storage

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.300

1. A minor under the age of 14 years shall not handle or have in his possession or under his control, except while accompanied by or under the immediate charge of an adult person, any firearm of any kind for hunting or target practice or for other purposes. 2.

NV1059 — authorized

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 33.031

1. A court may include in an extended order issued pursuant to NRS 33.030: (a) A requirement that the adverse party surrender, sell or transfer any firearm in the adverse party's possession or under the adverse party's custody or control in the manner set forth in NRS 33.033; and (b) A statement that, unless the provisions of subsection 3 apply, the adverse party is prohibited from possessing or having under the...

NV1060 — assault weapons ban - Federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110102

This subtitle may be cited as the “Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act”. SEC. 110102. RESTRICTION ON MANUFACTURE, TRANSFER, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.

NV1062 — ban on high capacity magazines - federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110103

SEC. 110103. BAN OF LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. << 18 USCA § 922 >> (a) PROHIBITION.-Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 110102(a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(w)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for a person to transfer or possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

NV1043 — public : CCW not allowed

Citation: N.R.S. 202.3673(3)

A permittee shall not carry a concealed firearm while the permittee is on the premises of: (a) A public building that is located on the property of a public school or a child care facility or the property of the Nevada System of Higher Education, unless the permittee has obtained written permission to carry a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of the public building pursuant to subparagraph (3) of...

NV1044 — public : possession prohibited

Citation: N.R.S. 202.265

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not carry or possess while on the property of the Nevada System of Higher Education, a private or public school or child care facility, or while in a vehicle of a private or public school or child care facility: (f) A pistol, revolver or other firearm; or

NV1045 — public : possession prohibited

Citation: N.R.S. 202.265

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not carry or possess while on the property of the Nevada System of Higher Education, a private or public school or child care facility, or while in a vehicle of a private or public school or child care facility: (f) A pistol, revolver or other firearm; or

NV1055 — straw purchase - buyer liability

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.362

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person within this State shall not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any firearm or ammunition to another person or purchase a firearm on behalf of or for another person with the intent to transfer the firearm to that person if he or she has reasonable cause to believe that the other person: (a) Is under indictment for, or has been convicted of, a felony in...

NV1063 — comprehensive - punitive

Citation: Nev. Rev Stat Ann. 268.418 (2) (7); 244.364; 269.222

1. The Legislature hereby declares that: 2. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, the Legislature reserves for itself such rights and powers as are necessary to regulate the transfer, sale, purchase, possession, carrying, ownership, transportation, storage, registration and licensing of firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition in Nevada and to define such terms.

NV1047 — comprehensive

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 268.418(2), 244.364(2), 269.222(2)

Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, the Legislature reserves for itself such rights and powers as are necessary to regulate the transfer, sale, purchase, possession, carrying, ownership, transportation, storage, registration and licensing of firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition in Nevada and to define such terms. No city/county/town may infringe upon those rights and powers.

NV1012 — youth possession

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.300.1

Except as otherwise provided in this section, a child under the age of 18 years shall not handle or have in his or her possession or under his or her control, except while accompanied by or under the immediate charge of his or her parent or guardian or an adult person authorized by his or her parent or guardian to have control or custody of the child, any firearm of any kind for hunting or target practice or for...

NV1023 — youth possession

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.300.1

Except as otherwise provided in this section, a child under the age of 18 years shall not handle or have in his or her possession or under his or her control, except while accompanied by or under the immediate charge of his or her parent or guardian or an adult person authorized by his or her parent or guardian to have control or custody of the child, any firearm of any kind for hunting or target practice or for...

NV1064 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

NV1065 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 34 U.S.C. § 922(x)(1),(5)

(x)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a juvenile-- (A) a handgun; or (B) ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun. (5) For purposes of this subsection, the term “juvenile” means a person who is less than 18 years of age.

NV1066 — minimum age possession - federal

Citation: 43 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)(c)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

NV1011 — youth possession

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.300.1

A minor under the age of 14 years shall not handle or have in his possession or under his control, except while accompanied by or under the immediate charge of an adult person, any firearm of any kind for hunting or target practice or for other purpose.

NV1014 — purchase and sale

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.310

Any person in this state who sells or barters to a child who is under the age of 18 years, with reckless disregard of whether the child is under the age of 18 years, or with knowledge or reason to know that the child is under the age of 18 years, a pistol, revolver or a firearm capable of being concealed upon the person is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a...

NV1067 — erpo : ex parte

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 33.560

1. A law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that a person poses an imminent risk of causing a self-inflicted injury or a personal injury to another person by possessing, controlling, purchasing or otherwise acquiring any firearm may file a verified application for an order for protection against high-risk behavior. 2.

NV1068 — erpo : expanded

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 33.580

1. The court shall issue an extended order if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence from facts shown by a verified application filed pursuant to NRS 33.560: (a) That a person poses a risk of causing a self-inflicted injury or a personal injury to another person by possessing, controlling, purchasing or otherwise acquiring any firearm; (b) The person engaged in high-risk behavior; and (c) Less restrictive...

NV1027 — mental health : committed to mh facility

Citation: N.R.S. 202.360

A person shall not own or have in his possession or under his custody or control any firearm if he:(b) Has entered a plea of guilty but mentally ill in a court of this State, any other state or the United States; (c) Has been found guilty but mentally ill in a court of this State, any other state or the United States; (d) Has been acquitted by reason of insanity in a court of this State, any other state or the...

NV1026 — dvro : expanded

Citation: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 33.031(1)(b); 33.018

33.031: 1. A court may include in an extended order issued pursuant to NRS 33.030: (a) A requirement that the adverse party surrender, sell or transfer any firearm in the adverse party's possession or under the adverse party's custody or control in the manner set forth in NRS 33.033; and (b) A statement that, unless the provisions of subsection 3 apply, the adverse party is prohibited from possessing or having under...

NV1024 — mental health : adjudicated as mentally incompetent//incapacitated/disabled

Citation: N.R.S. 202.360

A person shall not own or have in his possession or under his custody or control any firearm if he: (a) Has been adjudicated as mentally ill or has been committed to any mental health facility by a court of this State, any other state or the United States

NV1025 — mental health : committed to mh facility

Citation: N.R.S. 202.360

A person shall not own or have in his possession or under his custody or control any firearm if he: (a) Has been adjudicated as mentally ill or has been committed to any mental health facility by a court of this State, any other state or the United States