Moderate
Nevada Gun Laws 2026
Nevada gun law rating: C+ (Moderate). Ranked #22 out of 50 states for gun law strength. Key policies: permitless carry (No), red flag law (Yes), assault weapons ban (No).
C+
Overall Grade
#22
State Rank (strength)
Permitless Carry: No
Constitutional Carry
Red Flag: Yes
ERPO Law
Key Gun Law Provisions
| Provision | Status |
|---|---|
| Permitless (Constitutional) Carry | No |
| Red Flag Law (ERPO) | Yes |
| Assault Weapons Ban | No |
| Universal Background Checks (private sales) | Yes |
| Waiting Period | None |
| Magazine Capacity Limit | None |
Overview
Nevada passed universal background checks via ballot initiative (Question 1, 2016) and enacted a red flag law in 2019. The state does not have an assault weapons ban. The Las Vegas Route 91 shooting (2017, 60 killed) was the deadliest mass shooting in US history.
2026 Political Impact
The Las Vegas shooting created pressure for gun safety measures. Nevada is a battleground state where gun safety legislation is more popular than in other Western states.