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WHAT IS CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON WITHOUT PERMIT IN NEVADA?
Nevada requires a permit to carry a concealed firearm. Carrying a concealed handgun or other deadly weapon without a valid concealed carry permit (CCW) is a criminal offense.
WHAT THE PROSECUTION MUST PROVE
To convict you of Carrying Concealed Weapon Without Permit in Nevada, the prosecution must prove each of the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
The defendant carried a concealed firearm or deadly weapon on their person
The defendant did not have a valid Nevada concealed carry permit
If the prosecution cannot prove any single element beyond a reasonable doubt, you cannot be convicted.
PENALTIES FOR CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON WITHOUT PERMIT IN NEVADA
First Offense (Firearm)
Gross misdemeanor. Up to 364 days in jail and/or up to $2,000 fine.
Second or Subsequent Offense
Category D felony. 1 to 4 years in prison.
Concealed Knife (First Offense)
Misdemeanor. Up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $1,000 fine.
THOMAS'S DEFENSE TIPS
Insights from Thomas Boley — Las Vegas criminal defense attorney with 18+ years defending carrying concealed weapon without permit charges
Nevada does not have constitutional carry — you need a permit to carry concealed. However, Nevada does honor many other states' CCW permits. If you have an out-of-state permit, verify whether Nevada recognizes it before carrying.
The weapon must be concealed — fully hidden from ordinary observation. A partially visible firearm may not meet the definition of 'concealed.'
Vehicles create complicated situations. A firearm in a glove compartment or under a seat is generally considered concealed. Nevada law allows transport in a vehicle if the firearm is unloaded and in a case.
The above represents general observations from years of criminal defense practice in Nevada. Every case is different — contact Thomas for advice specific to your situation.
COMMON DEFENSES TO CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON WITHOUT PERMIT
Every case is unique, but these are the defenses most commonly raised in carrying concealed weapon without permit cases in Nevada:
Valid CCW permit — Nevada or recognized out-of-state permit
Weapon was not concealed — visible to ordinary observation
Weapon was in a vehicle in a lawful manner
Unlawful search and seizure — Fourth Amendment violation