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LEOSA allows qualified active, retired or separated Law Enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the U.S. or U.S. Territories regardless of state or local laws.

Individuals carrying under LEOSA/HR 218 are carrying under FEDERAL Law and so must follow federal laws and federal agency policies that restrict the carrying of concealed firearms in certain federal buildings and lands (including buildings in national parks) and on airplanes.

Pursuant to NRS 202.3678, DPS will offer its honorably retired law enforcement officers the opportunity to qualify with their weapon pursuant to 18 USC 926C(c). This qualification must be done annually to maintain your Title 18 USC certification.

Concealed carry is legal for residents with a Nevada Firearm permit and for non-residents with a license/permit from a state Nevada honors. To apply for a Concealed Firearm Permit, a person must be 21 (18 for military), complete an approved course in firearm safety and demonstrate competence (qualify) with any handgun.

A LEO with an operational need to travel armed must present acceptable credentials to the airline as outlined in 49 CFR § 1544.219. In addition, a LEO must complete any required airline paperwork, referred to as Person Carrying Firearm (PCFA) forms.

While LEOSA affords qualified active and retired law enforcement officers the privilege to carry a concealed firearm in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all other U.S. possessions (except the Canal Zone), it does contain some restrictions.

Overall, both non-residents and residents may open carry, as long as they are not otherwise prohibited from having firearms.

Out-of-State Carry Concealed Weapon Permit Recognition These laws allow holders of valid permits from these states to carry a concealed weapon while in the State of Nevada. The permit must be in the possession of the permittee at all times while carrying a firearm.

In Nevada, if you are legally allowed to possess firearms, you may open carry handguns in your vehicle without any permit or registration requirements. The driver and carrier must make sure their vehicle is parked or located where guns are permitted.

Generally speaking, “open carry” is permissible because Nevada law does not prohibit carrying a firearm openly. A gun in a holster that is readily discernable is permissible. This is why Nevada is considered an open-carry state.

LEOSA allows qualified active, retired or separated Law Enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the U.S. or U.S. Territories regardless of state or local laws.

Individuals carrying under LEOSA/HR 218 are carrying under FEDERAL Law and so must follow federal laws and federal agency policies that restrict the carrying of concealed firearms in certain federal buildings and lands (including buildings in national parks) and on airplanes.

Pursuant to NRS 202.3678, DPS will offer its honorably retired law enforcement officers the opportunity to qualify with their weapon pursuant to 18 USC 926C(c). This qualification must be done annually to maintain your Title 18 USC certification.

Concealed carry is legal for residents with a Nevada Firearm permit and for non-residents with a license/permit from a state Nevada honors. To apply for a Concealed Firearm Permit, a person must be 21 (18 for military), complete an approved course in firearm safety and demonstrate competence (qualify) with any handgun.

A LEO with an operational need to travel armed must present acceptable credentials to the airline as outlined in 49 CFR § 1544.219. In addition, a LEO must complete any required airline paperwork, referred to as Person Carrying Firearm (PCFA) forms.

While LEOSA affords qualified active and retired law enforcement officers the privilege to carry a concealed firearm in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all other U.S. possessions (except the Canal Zone), it does contain some restrictions.

Overall, both non-residents and residents may open carry, as long as they are not otherwise prohibited from having firearms.

Out-of-State Carry Concealed Weapon Permit Recognition These laws allow holders of valid permits from these states to carry a concealed weapon while in the State of Nevada. The permit must be in the possession of the permittee at all times while carrying a firearm.

In Nevada, if you are legally allowed to possess firearms, you may open carry handguns in your vehicle without any permit or registration requirements. The driver and carrier must make sure their vehicle is parked or located where guns are permitted.

Generally speaking, “open carry” is permissible because Nevada law does not prohibit carrying a firearm openly. A gun in a holster that is readily discernable is permissible. This is why Nevada is considered an open-carry state.