CCW in Las Vegas, Nevada

[talleymonster]

I want to get my CCW. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I was wondering what the steps are to obtain a Las Vegas CCW? What are the prices? I think I was reading on another thread that you only need one permit, and you can add as many handguns as you want to it - for a fee of course... Is this correct? Is there anybody that lives in Las Vegas and possesses a CCW on THR? Can you enlighten me? Thanks.

 

[davhina]

http://www.packing.org/state/nevada/#stateprocess

Take a look at this link

 

[stinky]

ask the same question in the NV Hometown area on AR15.com

 

[Valkman]

Lucky for you they built the new facility out on Cameron and you don't have to deal with the downtown police HQ or that fingerprint place they had - it was horrible!

First you get the paperwork at the Cameron office or just about any police station. Then you go qualify at a range - I used Discount Firearms. You want to qualify with all the guns you want on the permit as it does cost to add them later, and plus you have to pay to qualify with them. Then you turn it all in with a cashiers check or MO for $105 and wait to be approved!

http://www.lvmpd.com/permits/firearms_concealed.html

 

[K40]

The registration wasn't too big of a deal, now my carry piece is taken care of - no more worries there. But, a younger guy down a couple booths from me was registering a gun he obviously knew nothing about (rent payment from roommate), anyway, sometime later an officer came in and cuffed him. Seems he had a DUI that wasn't taken care of..I don't have a record, but I was glad to finally leave with gun and blue card in hand.

Also, hopefully NV will have some legislation that will make Clark Co. like the rest of the state...it is in the works.

 

[Doggy Daddy]

I just went through the routine. If you go to Discount Firearms for your qualifying and class, the charge is $80 for the class and to qualify 2 weapons. It's an extra $10 for each weapon over the 2. Classes are twice a month on Saturday. Plan to spend all day. They will usually let you do your shooting before you take the class, so you don't have to wait around afterwards after sitting in the class all day... stop in and talk to them about it. I went in a few days before class, put down a deposit, and did my shooting as soon as someone was available to watch me.

The next step is taking your paperwork to Metro at Russell Road and Cameron. It's $105, money order or cashier's check only. I was there for less than 3 hours. During that time, they go over your paperwork, then fingerprints and photos.

I talked to them last week, and they said they'd be getting my permit out to me this week. Still waiting.... patiently waiting.... and waiting....

 

[gazpacho]

Going through the process at the Fingerprint Bureau (Cameron) can be a very interesting process. That is also where you get a Sheriffs Card if you need one for work. I can be amusing (while you are waiting for you number to be called) to figure out which applicants are the hookers and strippers.

 

[WheelGunMom]

Gazpacho is right--there’s no question that if you’re a guy, there’s plenty to look at while you go through the carry permit application process at the Metro police substation in Vegas. Exotic dancers and “outcall entertainers” (don’t call them “hookers”—wink, wink—prostitution is illegal here in Clark County) get their work cards at the same place.

If you're female, just bring a book to read while you wait.

You'll be at the substation about 3 hours as one of the previous posters noted. My permit then took two months to the day to arrive in the mail.

 

[LoadedDrum]

While we are on the subject of carrying in Vegas, how about out of state people? Is my non-resident Utah permit valid there? Also, is it correct to assume the casinos frown on it?

 

[Car Knocker]

Is my non-resident Utah permit valid there?

No. Nevada does not recognized any other state's permits.

 

[thexrayboy]

Also, is it correct to assume the casinos frown on it?

Its called concealed for a reason. There is no law prohibiting you from carrying anywhere inside a casino and I have never seen one posted to prohibit. However if you are observed to be carrying you may possibly be visited by casino security and asked some questions. Nevada casino security tends to be hawkeyed, they don't miss a lot on casino floor. Elsewhere they are not quite as vigilant. I have carried in countless casinos... no problem.
As long as you are legal and spending money they are for the most part quite happy to see you. Just keep it out of sight and you will be fine.

 

[Buck Nekkid]

RE: waiting for your NV CCW. The law allows the sheriff up to 120 days to issue your permit. I've seen it take the full amount, so don't get too concerned if you still don't have it by this time May!

K40 is correct regarding changes in the wind about handgun registration in Clark county, also there is proposal in the Nevada legislature concerning raising the CCW fee by 108% and renewals by 500%!

Go to Section 11 for up-to-date firearms legislative activity in Nevada. These are serious times and if you don't get involved then don't bitch.

 

[Valkman]

Mine took longer than 120 days - they don't care. Wonder why they only take MO or cashiers check? It's illegal not to take legal tender (cash) but again they don't care - they're the cops and make the rules. Truth is it'd be gone by the end of the day if they took it.

Never had a problem carrying in a casino. It is legal, just don't be stupid and let them see it.

Is my non-resident Utah permit valid there

No but you can get a NV non-resident permit, good for 3 years.

 

[gunsmith]

exactly 120 days for me

they cashed the check right away though

have them put more then one gun on the permit.
For example I have a revolver and a semi.
lets say you put a sp01 .357mag on yer permit, and you shoot someone in a legal shoot.
They will confiscate your gun for however long it takes to wind it's way through the legal system but if you have another one, you can carry that one
or the semi you have on your permit.

 

[EOD Guy]

Mine took longer than 120 days - they don't care. Wonder why they only take MO or cashiers check? It's illegal not to take legal tender (cash) but again they don't care - they're the cops and make the rules. Truth is it'd be gone by the end of the day if they took it.

Contrary to popular opinion, it is not illegal to refuse to accept a cash payment.