National Carry AcademyTraveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Nevada Permit
January 11, 2016
There is a law regarding the use of long firearms in vehicles, but there is no law for carrying handguns. When riding a vehicle, a handgun must not be on the owner’s possession and should be kept either under the seat or in a glove box.
NRS 503.165. Carrying Loaded Rifle or Shotgun in or on Vehicle on or Along Public Way Unlawful; Exceptions.
The state of Nevada does not allow carrying a loaded firearm in any vehicle along the public highway. A loaded firearm refers to a shotgun or rifle with shells in the firing chamber or the magazines attached. No city in Nevada is allowed to establish regulations on possession of firearms, they must follow the state law.
Section 2. NRS 268.418.
The Legislature has the right and power to regulate the possession, transportation, sale, purchase and registration of firearms or ammunition in the state of Nevada.
Under this section, “firearm” is defined as any weapon capable of discharging a dangerous force. Authorities of a city may establish rules against the unsafe discharge of firearms.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Nevada Permit
January 11, 2016
There is a law regarding the use of long firearms in vehicles, but there is no law for carrying handguns. When riding a vehicle, a handgun must not be on the owner’s possession and should be kept either under the seat or in a glove box.
NRS 503.165. Carrying Loaded Rifle or Shotgun in or on Vehicle on or Along Public Way Unlawful; Exceptions.
The state of Nevada does not allow carrying a loaded firearm in any vehicle along the public highway. A loaded firearm refers to a shotgun or rifle with shells in the firing chamber or the magazines attached. No city in Nevada is allowed to establish regulations on possession of firearms, they must follow the state law.
Section 2. NRS 268.418.
The Legislature has the right and power to regulate the possession, transportation, sale, purchase and registration of firearms or ammunition in the state of Nevada.
Under this section, “firearm” is defined as any weapon capable of discharging a dangerous force. Authorities of a city may establish rules against the unsafe discharge of firearms.