The only way for a felon to own a gun in Nevada is to obtain a pardon. Like federal law, in Nevada, a convicted felon is not permitted to own a gun.18 USC 922(g) is the federal law that prohibits anyone ever convicted of any felony to ever possess any firearm either inside or outside of his home. Nevada law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a felony from owning or possessing a firearm. Doing so is a category B felony under NRS § 202.360. Every citizen has the right to keep and bear arms for security and defense, for lawful hunting and recreational use and for other lawful purposes. NRS 202.360 prohibits the following 12 categories of people from possessing, owning, or having any control of a firearm in the state of Nevada. Extreme Risk Law​​ Allows law enforcement (and often family members) to petition for a court order to temporarily prevent someone in crisis from accessing guns.