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Nevada Gun Laws: What You Need to Know

The new laws would:

  • Raise the age to purchase a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
  • Prohibit the possession of ghost guns, which are firearms that are assembled from parts that do not have serial numbers.
  • Make it a crime to bring a gun to a polling place.

How will these laws affect me?

If these laws are passed, they could have a significant impact on you, depending on your age, whether you own a gun, and how you use it.

  • If you are under 21 years old, you would no longer be able to purchase a semi-automatic rifle.
  • If you own a ghost gun, you would be required to register it with the state or destroy it.
  • If you bring a gun to a polling place, you could be charged with a crime.

 

AB355: A Bill to Prohibit the Possession of Certain Firearms by Persons Under 21 Years of Age

  • Summary:

This bill would prohibit a person who is less than 21 years of age from possessing or controlling a semiautomatic shotgun or semiautomatic centerfire rifle. It would also make it unlawful to aid or knowingly permit a person who is less than 21 years of age to possess a firearm under certain circumstances.

  • Background:

The bill was introduced in response to the recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York. The sponsors of the bill argue that it is necessary to take steps to prevent young people from obtaining firearms, as they are more likely to use them to commit violence.

  • Potential Impact:

If passed, the bill would have a significant impact on the ability of young people to obtain firearms. It is estimated that the bill would prevent approximately 10,000 young people from obtaining firearms each year. The bill is also likely to reduce the number of gun-related deaths and injuries among young people.

  • Opposition:

The bill has been opposed by gun rights groups, who argue that it is an infringement on the Second Amendment right to bear arms. They also argue that the bill would not prevent criminals from obtaining firearms, and that it would only punish law-abiding citizens.

  • Support:

The bill has been supported by gun control groups, who argue that it is necessary to take steps to prevent gun violence. They also argue that the bill is constitutional, and that it would save lives.

The bill is currently being considered by the Nevada State Legislature. It is unclear whether the bill will be passed, but it is a significant piece of legislation that could have a major impact on the gun violence epidemic in the United States.

 

Nevada State Law AB354: A bill to infringe on Conceal Carry Permit Holders and where they can carry. 

This law was passed on May 15, 2023 by state legislation. The law prohibits a person from possessing or causing a firearm to be present in, or within 100 feet of an entrance to, a place the person knows or reasonably should know is an election site. The law also prohibits a person from selling, offering to sell, or transferring an unfinished frame or receiver, ready frame or receiver, or market frame or receiver unless the recipient is a firearms dealer, importer, or manufacturer.

The law was passed in response to concerns about voter intimidation and election security. The law's supporters argue that it will help to create a safe and secure environment for voters. The law's opponents argue that it is an infringement on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.

The law is set to go into effect on July 1, 2023.

Here are some of the key provisions of the law:

  • It prohibits a person from possessing or causing a firearm to be present in, or within 100 feet of an entrance to, a place the person knows or reasonably should know is an election site.
  • It prohibits a person from selling, offering to sell, or transferring an unfinished frame or receiver, ready frame or receiver, or market frame or receiver unless the recipient is a firearms dealer, importer, or manufacturer.
  • It makes it a gross misdemeanor to violate the law, unless the person knowingly does so, in which case it would be a category D felony.

The law is set to go into effect on July 1, 2023.

 

Nevada State Law SB171: 

Nevada State Law SB171, which was signed into law on May 16, 2023, prohibits people who have been convicted of committing or attempting to commit a hate crime from owning or possessing a firearm. The law defines a hate crime as a crime that is motivated by the victim's race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

SB171 was passed in response to the recent increase in hate crimes in Nevada. In 2022, there were 100 hate crimes reported to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, which is a 20% increase from the previous year.

The law is expected to have a significant impact on the number of people who are prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm in Nevada. According to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, there are currently over 1,000 people in the state who have been convicted of a hate crime.

SB171 is a significant piece of legislation that is designed to reduce the number of hate crimes in Nevada. The law is expected to make it more difficult for people who have committed hate crimes to obtain firearms, which could help to prevent future hate crimes.

Here are some additional details about SB171:

  • The law applies to people who have been convicted of committing or attempting to commit a hate crime within the past 10 years.
  • The law does not apply to people who were convicted of a hate crime as a juvenile.
  • The law does not apply to people who are law enforcement officers or who are authorized to carry a firearm for their employment.
  • People who are prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under SB171 are subject to a fine of up to $5,000.

SB171 is a controversial law, and there are some who believe that it is an infringement on the Second Amendment right to bear arms. However, supporters of the law argue that it is necessary to protect the public from hate crimes.

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