National Carry AcademyCarry Law Preemptions for Nevada
January 11, 2016
NRS 244.364
The Legislature ensures that there is a uniform law throughout the state regarding the possession, transportation, sale, purchase, registration and use of firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition. Only the Legislature shall have the right to establish the laws, regulations and ordinances regarding such.
The county has the right to regulate the unlawful discharge of firearms. Laws that are inconsistent with this section are considered null and void. Individuals who are affected by any law or ordinance inconsistent with this section may file charges in the court.
Counties and political subdivisions shall not enforce rules to prohibit the possession and use of any firearm.
This section does not apply to the following:
• Law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities that enforce their rules on firearms.
• Court judge who is issuing an opinion over a case.
Under this section, the following terms are defined:
• “Ammunition” refers to a cartridge, shotgun shells and any other propellant used in firearms.
• “Firearm” refers to a pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, machine gun, submachine gun, black powder weapon and other devices which can discharge a projectile capable of exploding or expanding gases.
• “Firearm accessories” refer to the equipment designed for firearms for easy wearing or carrying or attachments that can be inserted into the firearm.
• “Person” refers to any individual who is permitted by the state and federal law to carry a firearm or ammunition.
• “Political subdivisions” refers to the state agencies, counties, cities, school districts and towns.
• “Public employer” refers to any agency or political subdivision created under the state’s law.
Carry Law Preemptions for Nevada
January 11, 2016
NRS 244.364
The Legislature ensures that there is a uniform law throughout the state regarding the possession, transportation, sale, purchase, registration and use of firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition. Only the Legislature shall have the right to establish the laws, regulations and ordinances regarding such.
The county has the right to regulate the unlawful discharge of firearms. Laws that are inconsistent with this section are considered null and void. Individuals who are affected by any law or ordinance inconsistent with this section may file charges in the court.
Counties and political subdivisions shall not enforce rules to prohibit the possession and use of any firearm.
This section does not apply to the following:
• Law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities that enforce their rules on firearms.
• Court judge who is issuing an opinion over a case.
Under this section, the following terms are defined:
• “Ammunition” refers to a cartridge, shotgun shells and any other propellant used in firearms.
• “Firearm” refers to a pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, machine gun, submachine gun, black powder weapon and other devices which can discharge a projectile capable of exploding or expanding gases.
• “Firearm accessories” refer to the equipment designed for firearms for easy wearing or carrying or attachments that can be inserted into the firearm.
• “Person” refers to any individual who is permitted by the state and federal law to carry a firearm or ammunition.
• “Political subdivisions” refers to the state agencies, counties, cities, school districts and towns.
• “Public employer” refers to any agency or political subdivision created under the state’s law.