Do I need a permit to carry in Nevada?

Yes. Nevada requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.

Does Nevada honor out-of-state permits?

No. Nevada does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal.

Where can I check Nevada's official rules?

Check Nevada Department of Public Safety, Records, Communications and Compliance Division. The controlling law is Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 202.3688, 202.3689.

Carry laws · 2026

Nevada concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Permit with added requirements
Minimum age: 21
Non-resident permit valid here?: No
Statute: Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 202.3688, 202.3689

Carrying in Nevada

Nevada does issue carry permits to adults 21 and older, but the process asks more of you.

Expect in-person training and review by a state or local agency.

Requires a state-approved firearms training course with live-fire qualification covering both revolvers and semi-automatics.

Source: Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 202.3688, 202.3689. Nevada Department of Public Safety, Records, Communications and Compliance Division. Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in Nevada?

A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.

No. Nevada does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on it there is illegal, even if Nevada honors some other permits.

Getting Nevada's own permit

Nevada requires in-person training and processing by a state or local agency. Online-only training does not satisfy Nevada's rules.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to carry in Nevada?: Yes. Nevada requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.
Does Nevada honor out-of-state permits?: No. Nevada does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal.
Where can I check Nevada's official rules?: Check Nevada Department of Public Safety, Records, Communications and Compliance Division. The controlling law is Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 202.3688, 202.3689.

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Sources and verification

NV: Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 202.3688, 202.3689. Nevada Department of Public Safety, Records, Communications and Compliance Division.

Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.