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Obtaining Handgun Permit and CCW in Las Vegas, NV

Jean-PierreJean-Pierre Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
I have found and overwhelming amount of information on the topic on the net.

What is the easiest and fastest way to go about doing this in NV?

I have read it starts with the gun safety training course, the sheriff's offica application for the right to carry unconcealed, the feeeeeees and criminal history check.

How long does everything take if that is indeed what needs to be done? [8D]

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  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 40,032 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    quote:application for the right to carry unconcealed,WTH does this mean?
  • Jean-PierreJean-Pierre Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Horse Plains Drifter
    quote:application for the right to carry unconcealed,WTH does this mean?




    It is an application for a blue card. Unless that means nothing to you as well. In the state of nevada at least you have of course the right to bear arms - In accordance with this right one must adhere to certain guidlines to first even carry on their person's a "handgun" which must stay in view of the public at all times. Think of how a cowboy carries a gun on his waist and how an FBI agent carries a gun in a concealed position on his body. After having your blue "unconcealed" card, you may apply for your CCW (carry and conceal weapons) permit.

    I know all this just from research and common sense but, I was wondering if anyone knew the exact steps and whether or not it can be done 100% online?
  • EOD GuyEOD Guy Member Posts: 931
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Jean-Pierre
    quote:Originally posted by Horse Plains Drifter
    quote:application for the right to carry unconcealed,WTH does this mean?




    It is an application for a blue card. Unless that means nothing to you as well. In the state of nevada at least you have of course the right to bear arms - In accordance with this right one must adhere to certain guidlines to first even carry on their person's a "handgun" which must stay in view of the public at all times. Think of how a cowboy carries a gun on his waist and how an FBI agent carries a gun in a concealed position on his body. After having your blue "unconcealed" card, you may apply for your CCW (carry and conceal weapons) permit.

    I know all this just from research and common sense but, I was wondering if anyone knew the exact steps and whether or not it can be done 100% online?


    A "blue card" in Clark County is only proof of registration of a handgun. It has absolutely nothing to do with carry of the firearm. No permit is required for open carry.

    Clark County is the only county in Nevada that requires registration of handguns. "Blue Cards" do not exist in other parts of the State.

    To answer your other questions, you must attend an approved training course in Nevada and qualify with each semi-auto handgun you wish to carry. Qualification with a revolver allows you to carry any revolver or derringer. You must also apply in person to the Sheriff in the county in which you reside. Nonresidents can apply to any county sheriff. In Clark County you would apply to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department which is headed by the Clark County Sheriff.
  • Jean-PierreJean-Pierre Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thank you for clearing that up for me EOD Guy. Any idea what the total (ballpark guestimate) fees run for starting from scratch to getting a CCW?

    By the way, what branch were you enlisted in?
  • EOD GuyEOD Guy Member Posts: 931
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Jean-Pierre
    Thank you for clearing that up for me EOD Guy. Any idea what the total (ballpark guestimate) fees run for starting from scratch to getting a CCW?

    By the way, what branch were you enlisted in?


    See the link. It should answer your questions. I'm sure that there are also other classes available in the area. I'm not familiar with instructors in your area since I obtained my permit in Washoe County.

    http://www.ccw-lasvegas.com/

    I was in the Army.
  • wsfiredudewsfiredude Member Posts: 7,769 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Jean-Pierre
    application for the right to carry unconcealed


    If you have to apply for it and obtain permission to do it, it's not a right, but a privilege.
  • torosapotorosapo Member Posts: 4,946
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Jean-Pierre
    I have found and overwhelming amount of information on the topic on the net.

    What is the easiest and fastest way to go about doing this in NV?

    I have read it starts with the gun safety training course, the sheriff's offica application for the right to carry unconcealed, the feeeeeees and criminal history check.

    How long does everything take if that is indeed what needs to be done? [8D]


    Go to the gun show at Cashman center nov 13-14 or dec 11-12. talk to Art at the NRA table he can set you srtaight.
  • Jean-PierreJean-Pierre Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Awesome. Thank you all for your input. I greatly appreciate it.
  • torosapotorosapo Member Posts: 4,946
    edited November -1
    Jean-Pierre the nov gunshow is at the Sport Center on Sunset just east of LV Blvd
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