Nevada

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Magazine Capacity Restrictions

Constitutional (Permitless) Carry Allowed

Red Flag Laws

Carry in Alcohol Establishments Allowed

Open Carry Allowed

No Weapons Signs Enforced by Law

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NFA Weapons Allowed

Duty to Retreat

Duty to Inform Law Enforcement

"Universal" Background Checks Required

State Law Summary

Constitution of the State of Nevada - Nev. Const. Art. I, § 11
"The right to bear arms in defense of himself and the state shall not be questioned."

Nevada's firearm law history reflects a complex evolution influenced by significant legal cases and legislative changes. In 1989, the Nevada Supreme Court's ruling in *State v. Frazier* affirmed the right to bear arms for self-defense, reinforcing individual firearm rights. The passage of the Nevada Background Check Initiative in 2016 aimed to expand background checks for private sales, sparking ongoing debates about gun control versus rights. Furthermore, the 2019 law allowing for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others marked a significant shift in legal standards. These events illustrate Nevada's ongoing balancing act between public safety concerns and the protection of Second Amendment rights, reflecting broader national trends in firearm legislation.

Permit Eligibility, Training and Application Process

The history of concealed carry weapon permits in Nevada has undergone significant changes since the state's early firearm laws. In 1989, Nevada enacted its first concealed carry law, allowing residents to apply for permits under specific criteria. The law established a "may-issue" standard, granting discretion to law enforcement in the approval process. In 1995, this framework was reformed to a "shall-issue" policy, mandating that permits must be issued to applicants who meet the qualifications, significantly increasing access. In 2015, Nevada passed Assembly Bill 488, which expanded the list of places where concealed carry is permitted, further bolstering gun owners' rights. More recently, the state has seen discussions around the implementation of background checks and additional regulations, reflecting ongoing debates in the context of public safety and individual rights. Overall, Nevada's concealed carry history highlights a progressive shift towards broader access to firearm ownership.

Nevada Permit EligibilityThe sheriff shall issue a permit to any person who is qualified to possess a handgun under state and federal law, who submits an application in accordance with the provisions of this section and who is:

  1. Twenty-one years of age or older; or
  2. At least 18 years of age but less than 21 years of age if the person:
    1. Is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, a reserve component thereof or the National Guard; or
      Was discharged or released from service in the Armed Forces of the United States, a reserve component thereof or the National Guard under honorable conditions;
  3. Is not prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to NRS 202.360; and
  4. Demonstrates competence with handguns by presenting a certificate or other documentation to the sheriff which shows that the applicant:
    1. Successfully completed a course in firearm safety approved by a sheriff in this State; or
    2. Successfully completed a course in firearm safety offered by a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, community college, university or national organization that certifies instructors in firearm safety.

Such a course must include instruction in the use of handguns and in the laws of this State relating to the use of a firearm. A sheriff may not approve a course in firearm safety pursuant to subparagraph (1) unless the sheriff determines that the course meets any standards that are established by the Nevada Sheriffs' and Chiefs' Association or, if the Nevada Sheriffs' and Chiefs' Association ceases to exist, its legal successor.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.3657 (3)

NV Permit Training Requirements

To Qualify For The Nevada Permit You Must Take A Course That Satisfies The Following Requirements:

  1. The course must be a minimum length of 8 hours. This can be one 8-hour course or two 4-hour courses that are no longer than 15 days apart.
  2. Training must include instruction in the use of handgun and in the laws of this State relating to the use of firearms and concealed carry of firearms, liability, and gun safety.
  3. Completion of a written examination to demonstrate basic knowledge of the required subjects. The test requires a minimum of 70% to pass, and will be indicated on the certificate as “Pass/Fail” only.
  4. Shooting Qualification: A total of 30 rounds for 6 shot or larger capacity and 25 rounds for 5 shot capacity must be fired. Firearms with less than a 5 shot capacity will have to be reloaded at each stage to comply with the 5 shot capacity standards. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass, and shall be indicated on the certificate as “Pass/Fail” only.

Nevada Permit Application Process

Nevada residents must apply for a CCW permit through their nearest sheriff’s office. Law enforcement have up to 120 days to process the application, and the permit remains valid for 5 years.

Applying for a CCW permit costs approximately $100 and the renewal is approximately $60.

Each county will have slightly different procedures, but generally speaking you will need to bring the following with you:

  1. Your completed (unsigned) application;
  2. Your training certification (signed by the instructor);
  3. Debit/credit cards, cash, money order or cashier’s check for the appropriate fee;
  4. Proof of residency (valid driver’s license); and

If not born in the United States (whether or not a U.S. citizen at the time), proof of citizenship in the form of a:

  1. naturalization certificate,
  2. valid U.S. passport,
  3. U.S. birth certificate, or
  4. resident alien card

Permitless Carry Law

The terms “constitutional carry” and “permitless carry” refer to states that have laws allowing individuals to carry a loaded firearm in public without requiring a license or permit.

Nevada is not a permitless-carry state.

Reciprocity Agreements

Reciprocity refers to an agreement between states to recognize, or honor, a concealed firearm permit issued by another state.

When you are in another state, you are subject to that state’s laws. Even if a state recognizes your carry permit or allows for permitless carry, the state may have additional restrictions on certain types of firearms, magazines, or ammunition. Take time to learn the law!

Recognizes a Nevada CCW or does not require a license
Recognizes Nevada Resident CCW only
Does not recognize a Nevada CCW
Permitless Carry State

State Preemption Laws

State firearm preemption laws are statutes that prevent local governments from enacting or enforcing their own gun regulations that are more restrictive than state law. These laws ensure that firearm regulations remain consistent across the state, preventing a patchwork of different rules in various cities or counties.

Nevada Preemption Law

Nevada has a preemption law, which means only the state may make or change gun laws.

The law:

The Legislature hereby declares that:

  1. The purpose of this section is to establish state control over the regulation of and policies concerning firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition to ensure that such regulation and policies are uniform throughout this State and to ensure the protection of the right to keep and bear arms, which is recognized by the United States Constitution and the Nevada Constitution.
  2. The regulation of the transfer, sale, purchase, possession, carrying, ownership, transportation, storage, registration and licensing of firearms, firearm accessories and ammunition in this State and the ability to define such terms is within the exclusive domain of the
  3. Legislature, and any other law, regulation, rule or ordinance to the contrary is null and void.
    This section must be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 244.364 (1)

Purchase/Transfer Laws

When buying or selling a firearm, both federal and state laws must be followed. Under 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(5), a private party may sell a firearm to a resident of the same state if two conditions are met: (1) the seller and buyer must be residents of the same state, and (2) the seller must not know or have reasonable cause to believe that the buyer is prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under federal law, as outlined in 18 U.S.C. § 922(g).

Additionally, a private seller may loan or rent a firearm to a resident of any state for temporary lawful sporting use, provided they meet the same condition of not knowing or having reason to believe the borrower is prohibited under federal law.

In addition to federal law, state laws governing firearm sales must also be followed, as states may impose additional restrictions such as background checks, waiting periods, or bans on specific types of firearms.

NV Private-Party Firearm Transfers

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 202.2548, an unlicensed person shall not sell or transfer a firearm to another unlicensed person unless a licensed dealer first conducts a background check on the buyer or transferee in compliance with this section.
  2. The seller or transferor and buyer or transferee shall appear jointly with the firearm and request that a licensed dealer conduct a background check on the buyer or transferee.
  3. A licensed dealer who agrees to conduct a background check pursuant to this section shall comply with all requirements of federal and state law as though the licensed dealer were selling or transferring the firearm from his or her own inventory to the buyer or transferee, including, but not limited to, all recordkeeping requirements. For the purpose of determining whether the buyer or transferee is eligible to purchase and possess firearms under state and federal law, the licensed dealer shall contact the same agency as though the licensed dealer were selling or transferring the firearm from his or her own inventory to the buyer or transferee.
  4. Upon receiving a request for a background check from a licensed dealer pursuant to this section, the Central Repository or any other state or local agency described in subsection 3 shall, in the same manner as it would for the sale of a firearm from the licensed dealer's inventory, perform a background check on the buyer or transferee and notify the licensed dealer of the results of the background check.
  5. The seller or transferor may remove the firearm from the business premises while the background check is being conducted if, before the seller or transferor sells or transfers the firearm to the buyer or transferee, the seller or transferor and the buyer or transferee return to the licensed dealer who takes possession of the firearm to complete the sale or transfer.
  6. A licensed dealer who agrees to conduct a background check pursuant to this section shall inform the seller or transferor and the buyer or transferee of the response from the agency described in subsection 3. If the response indicates that the buyer or transferee is ineligible to purchase or possess the firearm, the licensed dealer shall return the firearm to the seller or transferor and the seller or transferor shall not sell or transfer the firearm to the buyer or transferee.
    A licensed dealer may charge a reasonable fee for conducting a background check and facilitating a firearm transfer between unlicensed persons pursuant to this section.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.2547

Firearm Classification and Accessory Restrictions

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Magazine Capacity Restrictions

Magazine capacity laws are designed to limit the number of rounds a firearm's magazine can hold, typically restricting it to a certain number of cartridges (e.g., 10 rounds or fewer). Some state laws restrict the amount of rounds that may be placed in a magazine at any given time, while others prevent the mere possession of unloaded magazines capable of accepting more than a certain number of rounds.

Nevada has no laws restricting the ammunition capacity of magazines.

Prohibited Areas - Where Firearms Are Prohibited Under State law

Carrying a firearm into a place where firearms are prohibited by state or federal law is a common way for gun owners to find themselves in legal trouble. These places are known as “prohibited areas,” and they can vary greatly from state to state.

Below you will find the list of the places where firearms are prohibited under this state’s laws. Keep in mind, in addition to these state prohibited areas, federal law adds additional places where firearms are prohibited. See the federal law section for a list of federal prohibited areas.

Places Where Firearms Are Prohibited Under Nevada Law:

  1. Any facility of a law enforcement agency. NAC 202.020(1)(A)
  2. A prison, city or county jail, or detention facility. NAC 202.020(1)(A)
  3. Exhibiting or using any firearm or other weapon in a roadside park or safety rest area. NAC 408.615(2).
  4. A courthouse or courtroom. NAC 202.020(1)(A)
  5. A public airport and/or a public building that is located on the property of a public airport. NRS 202.3673
  6. A public building that has a metal detector at each public entrance. NRS 202.3673
  7. Posted Public Buildings. NRS 202.3673
  8. Any facility of a public or private school without written permission. NRS 202.3673
  9. Any facility of a vocational/technical school, or the University of Nevada, or Community College System without written permission. NRS 202.3673

Nevada Public Buildings Defined

"Public building" means any building or office space occupied by:
Any component of the Nevada System of Higher Education and used for any purpose related to the System; or
The Federal Government, the State of Nevada or any county, city, school district or other political subdivision of the State of Nevada and used for any public purpose.

If only part of the building is occupied by an entity described in this subsection, the term means only that portion of the building which is so occupied.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.3673 (6) (b)

Methods of Carry - Open Carry Laws

Open carry and concealed carry refer to two distinct methods of carrying firearms in public. Open carry involves visibly carrying a firearm, typically in a holster, where it is easily seen by others. Concealed carry, on the other hand, involves carrying a firearm in a hidden manner, such as under clothing, so that it is not visible to others.

Nevada Open Carry

There are no laws in Nevada prohibiting the open carry of firearms, and thus open carry without a permit is legal in Nevada.

If you are open carrying without a license, ensure that your handgun is clearly visible and not covered by clothing or other methods of concealment. A handgun inside a duffle bag or briefcase carried is considered concealed under Attorney General’s Opinion, No. 93-14.

No Weapons Signs

No weapons" signs are notices posted by businesses or private property owners indicating that firearms or other weapons are not allowed on the premises. The legal impact of these signs varies by state. In some states, these signs have the force of law, meaning that if a person carries a weapon onto the property in violation of the sign, they can face criminal penalties such as fines or arrest. In these states, ignoring a "no weapons" sign can result in legal consequences similar to trespassing.

In other states, however, these signs are merely a business's policy, and while a person carrying a weapon might be asked to leave, there are no legal penalties for entering with a weapon unless they refuse to leave when asked, at which point trespassing laws may apply.

In Nevada, no-weapons signs do not have the force of law.

Controlled Substance/Alcohol Laws

Most, but not all, states have laws in place that regulate possessing firearms while intoxicated, and individual states will define "intoxicated" differently. In addition to state law, federal law also prohibits the possession of a firearm by any person who is “an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance” as defined by the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). There are five different schedules of controlled substances regulated by the CSA, scheduled as I–V. The types of drugs that are regulated range from heroin as a Schedule I substance, to Robitussin AC as a Schedule V substance. Even a gun owner that is prescribed a scheduled drug by a physician can be in legal jeopardy if it is proven that the drug was taken in a frequency or manner other than was prescribed.

Although legal for medicinal or recreational use in many states, marijuana remains classified as a scheduled controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), codified as 21 U.S.C. § 812. On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice published a proposed rule change that would reclassify marijuana from schedule I to a schedule III drug. It is anticipated this rescheduling will formally occur in 2024 or 2025. Unlike schedule I drugs, schedule III drugs may be lawfully prescribed by a licensed physician, and thus the possession of these prescribed drugs does not make the possession of a firearm inherently unlawful the way possession of a schedule I substance would. This means that the rescheduling of marijuana to a schedule III drug would finally allow for the lawful use, possession and purchase of firearms by prescription marijuana users. However, if it is determined that the marijuana is possessed without a prescription, is used in a manner that is not prescribed, or that the individual with the prescription is addicted to marijuana, possession of a firearm would still be a federal offense. Federal law states that a person is addicted to a controlled substance when they have “lost the power of self-control with reference to the use of controlled substance; and any person who is a current user of a controlled substance in a manner other than as prescribed by a licensed physician.”

27 C.F.R. § 478.11, 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(3)

It is unlawful for a person who:

  1. Has a concentration of alcohol of 0.08 or more in his or her blood or breath; or
  2. Is under the influence of any controlled substance, or is under the combined influence of intoxicating liquor and a controlled substance, or any person who inhales, ingests, applies or otherwise uses any chemical, poison or organic solvent, or any compound or combination of any of these, to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely exercising actual physical control of a firearm,

to have in his or her actual physical possession any firearm. This prohibition does not apply to the actual physical possession of a firearm by a person who was within the person's personal residence and had the firearm in his or her possession solely for self-defense.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.257

Vehicle and Transport Laws

Permit reciprocity and other differences between state regulation of firearms can create a difficult landscape for firearm owners to navigate while transporting firearms interstate. In 1968, and again in 1986, Congress set out to help hunters, travelers, and other firearm owners who were getting arrested for merely transporting firearms through restrictive states. To help simplify the complex web of state firearm laws, Congress passed the 1986 Firearm Owners Protection Act (“FOPA”) as part of Senate Bill 2414. The specific “safe harbor” provision of the law, often referred to as the “McClure-Volkmer Rule,” provides some protection for gun owners transporting firearms through restrictive states, subject to strict requirements. This federal law is covered in more detail in the federal law section of this database.

Beyond federal law, the laws of each state will impose additional restrictions, or protections, related to transporting firearms in a vehicle.

Nevada Vehicle Carry Law

It is unlawful to carry a loaded rifle or loaded shotgun in or on any vehicle which is standing on or along, or is being driven on or along, any public highway or any other way open to the public.

For the purposes of this section:

  1. A rifle or shotgun is loaded when there is an unexpended cartridge or shell in the firing chamber, but not when the only cartridges or shells are in the magazine.
  2. A muzzle-loading rifle or muzzle-loading musket is not loaded if the priming compound or element, including, without limitation, the priming powder or the unfired primer or percussion cap, is removed from the muzzle-loading rifle or muzzle-loading musket.

The provisions of this section do not apply to paraplegics, persons with one or both legs amputated or who have suffered a paralysis of one or both legs which severely impedes walking, or peace officers and members of the Armed Forces of this State or the United States while on duty or going to or returning from duty.

Loaded handguns may be carried in a vehicle in Nevada with, or without, a CCW

Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 503.165

Storage Requirements

Some states have laws that require gun owners to take specific measures to secure their firearms, especially in households with children. Many of these state laws mandate that guns be stored in locked containers or safes when not in use. These laws often impose penalties for failing to secure firearms, particularly if they are accessed by unauthorized individuals, such as minors.

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Other Weapons Restrictions

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Police Encounter Laws

Some states impose a legal duty upon permit holders that requires them to inform a police officer of the presence of a firearm whenever they have an official encounter, such as a traffic stop. These states are called “duty to inform” states. In these states you are required by law to immediately, and affirmatively, tell a police officer if you have a firearm in your possession.

In addition to “duty to inform states,” some states have “quasi duty to inform” laws. These laws generally require that a permit holder have his/her permit in their possession and surrender it upon the request of an officer. The specific requirements of these laws will vary from state to state.

The final category of states is classified as “no duty to inform” states. In these states there are no laws that require a gun owner to affirmatively inform an officer if they have a firearm. Additionally, there are also generally no laws that require you to respond or provide a permit if asked about the presence of a firearm.

Nevada is a quasi duty-to-inform state, which means that you are not affirmatively required to tell a police officer that you have a firearm in your possession, but you are required to provide your permit and identification when requested by an officer.

The law:

  1. Each permittee shall carry the permit, or a duplicate issued pursuant to the provisions of NRS 202.367, together with proper identification whenever the permittee is in actual possession of a concealed firearm. Both the permit and proper identification must be presented if requested by a peace officer.
  2. A permittee who violates the provisions of this section is subject to a civil penalty of $25 for each violation.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.3667

Red Flag or Emergency Risk Orders

Emergency Risk Orders (or "Red Flag Laws") enable rapid legal action when someone is believed to be at significant risk of harming themselves or others with a firearm. Generally speaking, these controversial laws allow law enforcement to seek a court order to temporarily confiscate firearms from the individual and prevent them from purchasing new ones while the order is in effect. The most robust laws also permit family members and others to file petitions.

YES NEVADA HAS RED FLAG LAWS. NEED TO RESEARCH FOR STATUTE OR DEFER TO ATTORNEY FOR UPDATE.

Use of Force in Defense of Person

The legal use of force, including deadly force, is regulated by state law. There are no federal laws that dictate when you can use force in self-defense in all states. As such, it is essential to become familiar with individual state laws.

Nevada Self-Defense Law

If a person kills another in self-defense, it must appear that:

  1. The danger was so urgent and pressing that, in order to save the person's own life, or to prevent the person from receiving great bodily harm, the killing of the other was absolutely necessary; and
  2. The person killed was the assailant, or that the slayer had really, and in good faith, endeavored to decline any further struggle before the mortal blow was given.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.200

Nevada Justifiable Homicide Defined

Justifiable homicide is the killing of a human being in necessary self-defense, or in defense of an occupied habitation, an occupied motor vehicle or a person, against one who manifestly intends or endeavors to commit a crime of violence, or against any person or persons who manifestly intend and endeavor, in a violent, riotous, tumultuous or surreptitious manner, to enter the occupied habitation or occupied motor vehicle, of another for the purpose of assaulting or offering personal violence to any person dwelling or being therein.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.120 (1)

Additional Justifiable Homicide

Homicide is also justifiable when committed:

  1. In the lawful defense of the slayer, or his or her spouse, parent, child, brother or sister, or of any other person in his or her presence or company, when there is reasonable ground to apprehend a design on the part of the person slain to commit a felony or to do some great personal injury to the slayer or to any such person, and there is imminent danger of such design being accomplished; or
  2. In the actual resistance of an attempt to commit a felony upon the slayer, in his or her presence, or upon or in a dwelling, or other place of abode in which the slayer is.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.160

Bare Fear Not Sufficient

A bare fear of any of the offenses mentioned in NRS 200.120, to prevent which the homicide is alleged to have been committed, is not sufficient to justify the killing. It must appear that the circumstances were sufficient to excite the fears of a reasonable person and that the person killing really acted under the influence of those fears and not in a spirit of revenge.

"An assault with the fists does not justify the person being assaulted in using a deadly weapon in self-defense unless that person reasonably believes that the assault is likely to inflict great bodily injury upon him or her." (Nevada Jury Instructions)

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.130 (1)

Use of Force in Defense of Others

Defense of third party laws allow an individual to use force, including deadly force, to protect another person from harm. These laws generally permit intervention if the third party would have had the right to use force in their own self-defense under the same circumstances. The exact application of these laws will vary by jurisdiction, so it is important to understand the framework of each individual state.

Nevada Defense of Third Persons

Any other person, in aid or defense of a person about to be injured, may make resistance sufficient to prevent the offense.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 193.250

Use of Force in Defense of Habitation

The term "castle doctrine" comes from English common law providing that one's abode is a special area in which one enjoys certain protections and immunities, from which one is not obligated to retreat before defending oneself against attack, and in which one may do so without fear of prosecution.

Many states have instituted castle doctrine laws, with varying degrees of formality. Some states have statutorily enacted castle doctrine laws, some have judicially-created protections (called “common laws”), while others have no amplified protections in the home at all.

Nevada “Castle Doctrine”

There is a rebuttable presumption that the circumstances were sufficient to excite the fears of a reasonable person and that the person killing really acted under the influence of those fears and not in a spirit of revenge if the person killing:

  1. Knew or reasonably believed that the person who was killed was entering unlawfully and with force, or attempting to enter unlawfully and with force, the occupied habitation or occupied motor vehicle, of another;
  2. Knew or reasonably believed that the person who was killed was committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence; and
  3. Did not provoke the person who was killed.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.130 (2)

Use of Force in Defense of Property

Generally speaking, the use of deadly force is limited to circumstances that reasonably present an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death of a human being. As such, using deadly force in defense of mere personal property is almost categorically prohibited. Although most states will allow the use of some amount of force (i.e. physically restraining someone until the police arrive), the use or threatened use of deadly force in defense of mere property is generally not permitted.

Defense of Property

Property = Anything that you own, anything but human beings. Property is anything in your tool shed, your dog, your horse, your car, etc.

If someone is stealing your property you should ONLY USE LESS THAN DEADLY FORCE to stop them. If you confront them, and they do something to make you believe they are going to kill or seriously injure you, then you fall back to the three outside the house rules (imminent threat, serious bodily injury, gun’s your only option).

Self-Defense Immunity

To address the risk that those acting in lawful self-defense might be sued by their attacker, some states have implemented protective measures in the form of civil immunity statutes. These statutes serve to shield victims from certain civil lawsuits. If a state has a civil immunity statute in place, you generally enjoy protection from being sued by your attacker or attacker’s family as long as your use of force is deemed to be criminally justified. This legal framework provides a layer of protection for individuals who, in the course of defending themselves, might otherwise be subjected to additional legal challenges in the form of civil lawsuits.

Nevada Self-Defense Immunity

Any person who uses force which is intended or likely to cause death or bodily injury is immune from civil liability in an action to recover damages for personal injuries to or the wrongful death of a person against whom such force was used if the use of such force was justified under [laws] relating to the use of such force.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.095 (1) (b)

Duty to Retreat

A duty to retreat is an obligation to flee that is imposed upon a civilian who is under attack. If applicable, it applies to the victim of unlawful force prior to their ability to use deadly force to defend him or herself. The duty to retreat makes self-defense unavailable to those who use deadly force when they could have retreated from the confrontation safely. The alternative to duty-to-retreat laws is no-duty-to-retreat laws or stand-your-ground laws as they’re commonly called. Stand-your-ground states impose no duty to flee upon victims and instead state that one can stand their ground and meet force with force, under certain situations.

Nevada Stand-Your-Ground Law

A person is not required to retreat before using deadly force as provided in subsection 1 if the person:

  1. Is not the original aggressor;
  2. Has a right to be present at the location where deadly force is used; and
  3. Is not actively engaged in conduct in furtherance of criminal activity at the time deadly force is used.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.120

 

Self-Defense Limitations

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Use of Force Considerations

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Use of Force Against Animals

Nevada law allows any person to kill an animal with vicious or dangerous tendencies that is running at large, if:

  1. It is reasonably necessary to protect his or her own safety or the public safety; or
  2. The animal chases, worries, injures, or kills the person's livestock on the land of any person other than on the property of the owner of the attacking animal.

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 575.020

Cases to Watch

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