Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 202 - Crimes Against Public Health and Safety
NRS 202.277 - Changing, altering, removing or obliterating serial number of firearm prohibited; possession of firearm with serial number changed, altered, removed or obliterated prohibited; penalties.


1. A person shall not intentionally change, alter, remove or obliterate the serial number upon any firearm. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
2. A person shall not knowingly possess a firearm on which the serial number has been intentionally changed, altered, removed or obliterated. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 880; A 2003, 1350)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 202 - Crimes Against Public Health and Safety

NRS 202.005 - "Fugitive from justice" defined.

NRS 202.015 - "Alcoholic beverage" defined.

NRS 202.020 - Purchase, consumption or possession of alcoholic beverage by person under 21 years of age; penalties; sealing of records; exceptions.

NRS 202.030 - Minor loitering in place where alcoholic beverages sold.

NRS 202.040 - False representation by person under 21 years of age to obtain intoxicating liquor; penalty; sealing of records.

NRS 202.055 - Sale or furnishing of alcoholic beverage to minor; aiding minor to purchase or procure alcoholic beverage; policy to prevent minor from obtaining alcoholic beverage through use of Internet.

NRS 202.057 - Using person who is less than 18 years of age to distribute material that includes offer for alcoholic beverages.

NRS 202.060 - Saloonkeeper allowing minor to remain in establishment.

NRS 202.065 - Sale of alcoholic beverage containing more than 80 percent of alcohol by volume.

NRS 202.067 - Sale, offer for sale, purchase, possession or use of alcohol vaporizing device; use of brand name of alcoholic beverage in advertisement or promotion of alcohol vaporizing device.

NRS 202.170 - Willfully poisoning or adulterating food, water or medicine.

NRS 202.175 - Sale, offer for sale, distribution, purchase, possession or use of powdered alcohol.

NRS 202.180 - Deposit of unwholesome substance; carrying on business detrimental to public health on or near route of public travel; deposit of dead body of animal; burning stolen metallic wire.

NRS 202.185 - Unlawful deposit of dead animal, dirt, garbage or rubbish on public highway.

NRS 202.200 - Advertising goods and services to produce miscarriage.

NRS 202.210 - Publishing advertisement containing prohibited matter.

NRS 202.220 - Circulation of publications containing prohibited matter.

NRS 202.230 - NRS 202.200, 202.210 and 202.220 not applicable to licensed physicians.

NRS 202.240 - Advertising treatment, cure or prevention of sexual disorders.

NRS 202.245 - Shoe-fitting device or machine using X-ray or radiation.

NRS 202.246 - Dispensing of prescription glasses by unauthorized person.

NRS 202.248 - Use or sale of liquid silicone.

NRS 202.2483 - Smoking prohibited in certain areas; voluntary creation of nonsmoking areas; local regulation; posting signs; removal of paraphernalia; enforcement; retaliation prohibited.

NRS 202.2485 - Definitions.

NRS 202.249 - Smoking tobacco: Declaration of public policy; enforcement; imposition of more stringent restrictions.

NRS 202.2491 - Smoking tobacco: Unlawful in certain public places; posting signs; designation of areas for smoking. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Smoking tobacco: Unlawful in certain public places; posting signs; designation of areas for smo...

NRS 202.24915 - Smoking tobacco: Allowed under certain circumstances in certain stores that are principally devoted to sale of food for human consumption off premises.

NRS 202.2492 - Smoking tobacco: Penalty; issuance of citations.

NRS 202.24925 - Smoking tobacco: Civil penalty; Account for Health Education for Minors created; administration of Account.

NRS 202.2493 - Cigarettes, smokeless products made or derived from tobacco and alternative nicotine products to be sold in unopened package only; owner of retail establishment required to display notice concerning prohibition against sale of certain...

NRS 202.24935 - Sale and distribution of cigarettes and certain other tobacco, vapor and nicotine products to persons under the age of 21 years through use of certain networks prohibited; duties of persons who sell and distribute cigarettes and certa...

NRS 202.2494 - Cigarette vending machines lawful in certain public areas; restrictions on coin-operated machines.

NRS 202.2496 - Random inspections to enforce compliance with NRS 202.2493, 202.2494 and 370.521; assistance of person under 21 years of age in conducting inspection.

NRS 202.2497 - Attorney General to compile results of inspections.

NRS 202.253 - Definitions.

NRS 202.25305 - Designation; duties.

NRS 202.2531 - Short title.

NRS 202.2533 - Findings and declarations.

NRS 202.2535 - Definitions.

NRS 202.254 - Background check required for certain sales or transfers of firearms between unlicensed persons; procedure.

NRS 202.2541 - Exceptions to requirement of background check.

NRS 202.2543 - Penalties for violations.

NRS 202.2544 - Short title.

NRS 202.2545 - Legislative declaration.

NRS 202.2546 - Definitions.

NRS 202.2547 - Background check required for certain sales or transfers of firearms between unlicensed persons; procedure.

NRS 202.2548 - Exceptions to requirement of background check.

NRS 202.2549 - Penalties for violations.

NRS 202.255 - Setting spring gun or other deadly weapon: Unlawful and permitted uses; penalties.

NRS 202.257 - Possession of firearm when under influence of alcohol, controlled substance or other intoxicating substance; administration of evidentiary test; penalty; forfeiture of firearm.

NRS 202.260 - Unlawful possession, manufacture or disposition of explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions.

NRS 202.261 - Possession of component of explosive or incendiary device with intent to manufacture explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions.

NRS 202.262 - Possession of explosive or incendiary device in or near certain public or private areas: Penalty; exceptions.

NRS 202.263 - Unlawful manufacture, purchase, possession, sale, advertisement or transportation of hoax bomb: Penalty; exceptions.

NRS 202.265 - Possession of dangerous weapon on property or in vehicle of school or child care facility; penalty; exceptions.

NRS 202.273 - Unlawful manufacture or sale of certain metal-penetrating bullets: Exceptions; penalty.

NRS 202.274 - Unlawful import, sale, manufacture, transfer, receipt or possession of certain semiautomatic firearms, devices or parts that modify semiautomatic firearms: Penalties; exceptions.

NRS 202.275 - Possession, manufacture or disposition of short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun: Penalty; exceptions.

NRS 202.277 - Changing, altering, removing or obliterating serial number of firearm prohibited; possession of firearm with serial number changed, altered, removed or obliterated prohibited; penalties.

NRS 202.280 - Discharging firearm in or upon public streets or in places of public resort; throwing deadly missiles; duties of civil, military and peace officers; penalties.

NRS 202.285 - Discharging firearm at or into structure, vehicle, aircraft or watercraft; penalties.

NRS 202.287 - Discharging firearm within or from structure or vehicle; penalties.

NRS 202.290 - Aiming firearm at human being; discharging weapon where person might be endangered; penalty.

NRS 202.300 - Use or possession of firearm by child under age of 18 years; unlawful to aid or permit child to commit violation; unlawful to store or leave firearm under certain circumstances; penalties; child 14 years of age or older authorized to po...

NRS 202.310 - Sale of firearms to minors; penalty.

NRS 202.320 - Drawing deadly weapon in threatening manner.

NRS 202.340 - Confiscation and disposition of dangerous weapons by law enforcement agencies.

NRS 202.350 - Manufacture, importation, possession or use of dangerous weapon or silencer; carrying concealed weapon without permit; penalties; issuance of permit to carry concealed weapon; exceptions.

NRS 202.357 - Electronic stun device: Use prohibited except for self-defense; possession by certain persons prohibited; sale, gift or other provision to certain persons prohibited; penalties.

NRS 202.360 - Ownership or possession of firearm by certain persons prohibited; penalties. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Ownership or possession of firearm by certain persons prohibited; penalties. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 202.361 - Surrender, sale or transfer of firearm by person prohibited from owning or possessing firearm; fee for collection of firearm by local law enforcement agency.

NRS 202.362 - Sale, transfer or disposal of firearm or ammunition to certain persons prohibited; purchase of firearm on behalf of certain persons prohibited; penalty; exceptions.

NRS 202.3625 - Unlawful to sell, offer to sell or transfer unfinished frame or receiver: Exceptions; penalties.

NRS 202.363 - Unlawful to possess, purchase, transport or receive unfinished frame or receiver: Exceptions; penalties. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 202.3635 - Unlawful to manufacture, cause to be manufactured, assemble or cause to be assembled firearm without serial number: Exceptions; penalties.

NRS 202.364 - Unlawful to possess, sell, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, transport or receive firearm without serial number: Exceptions; penalties. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 202.3645 - Exception to prohibition on sale of unfinished frame or receiver or firearm without serial number.

NRS 202.3653 - Definitions.

NRS 202.3657 - Application for permit; eligibility; denial or revocation of permit.

NRS 202.366 - Investigation of applicant for permit; issuance or denial of permit; expiration of permit.

NRS 202.3662 - Confidentiality of information about applicant for permit and permittee.

NRS 202.3663 - Judicial review of denial of application for permit.

NRS 202.3665 - Duties of sheriff upon receiving notification that applicant or permittee has been charged with or convicted of crime involving use or threatened use of force or violence.

NRS 202.3667 - Permittee to carry permit and proper identification when in possession of concealed firearm; penalty.

NRS 202.367 - Duplicate permit; notification to sheriff of recovered permit; penalty.

NRS 202.3673 - Permittee authorized to carry concealed firearm while on premises of public building; exceptions; penalty.

NRS 202.3677 - Application for renewal of permit; fees; demonstrated continued competence required.

NRS 202.3678 - Application for certification as qualified retired law enforcement officer; law enforcement agency required to offer certain officers opportunity to obtain qualifications necessary for certification; fees.

NRS 202.368 - Fees to be deposited with county treasurer.

NRS 202.3683 - Immunity of state and local governments from civil liability.

NRS 202.3687 - Temporary permits.

NRS 202.3688 - Circumstances in which holder of permit issued by another state may carry concealed firearm in this State.

NRS 202.3689 - Department to prepare list of states that meet certain requirements concerning permits; Department to provide copy of list to law enforcement agencies in this State; Department to make list available to public.

NRS 202.369 - Regulations.

NRS 202.370 - Definitions.

NRS 202.375 - Applicability of NRS 202.370 to 202.440, inclusive, to small weapons containing "CS" tear gas and to certain law enforcement, correctional and military personnel.

NRS 202.380 - Sale or possession of tear gas bombs or weapons which are not permitted under NRS 202.370 to 202.440, inclusive; penalties.

NRS 202.390 - Weapon to bear name of manufacturer and serial number; penalty for removal.

NRS 202.400 - Permit for possession, transportation and use in protective system to be issued by sheriff.

NRS 202.410 - Applications for permits: Contents.

NRS 202.420 - Inspection of permits.

NRS 202.430 - Revocation of permits.

NRS 202.440 - License for retail sale of bombs or weapons; conditions.

NRS 202.441 - Definitions.

NRS 202.4415 - "Act of terrorism" defined.

NRS 202.442 - "Biological agent" defined.

NRS 202.4425 - "Chemical agent" defined.

NRS 202.443 - "Delivery system" defined.

NRS 202.4431 - "For use as a weapon" defined.

NRS 202.4432 - "Hoax substance" defined.

NRS 202.4433 - "Material support" defined.

NRS 202.4435 - "Oral, written or electronic communication" defined.

NRS 202.4437 - "Radioactive agent" defined.

NRS 202.4439 - "Terrorist" defined.

NRS 202.444 - "Toxin" defined.

NRS 202.4445 - "Weapon of mass destruction" defined.

NRS 202.445 - Acts of terrorism or attempted acts of terrorism prohibited; penalties.

NRS 202.446 - Certain acts related to weapons of mass destruction, lethal agents, toxins and delivery systems prohibited; penalties.

NRS 202.448 - Making threats or conveying false information concerning acts of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, lethal agents or toxins prohibited; penalty.

NRS 202.449 - Dispersing hoax substance prohibited; penalties.

NRS 202.450 - Definition.

NRS 202.460 - Unequal damage.

NRS 202.470 - Maintaining or permitting nuisance: Penalty.

NRS 202.480 - Abatement of nuisance; civil penalty.

NRS 202.483 - Motor vehicle" defined.

NRS 202.485 - Leaving child unattended in motor vehicle; penalty; exception.

NRS 202.487 - Leaving pet unattended in motor vehicle; exceptions; penalty.

NRS 202.500 - Dangerous or vicious dogs: Unlawful acts; penalties.

NRS 202.510 - Doors of public buildings to swing outward.

NRS 202.530 - Reckless riding or driving of horse on public street or highway; exceptions.

NRS 202.540 - Dangerous exhibitions.

NRS 202.550 - Placing of lethal bait on public domain.

NRS 202.560 - Removal of doors from discarded refrigerators, iceboxes and deep-freeze lockers.

NRS 202.580 - Removal, damage or destruction of signal or apparatus for police or fire alarm; impairing effectiveness of or installing inoperable system for fire protection.

NRS 202.582 - Removal, damage or destruction of certain property to obtain scrap metal; penalties.

NRS 202.585 - Directing light emitted from laser device at aircraft with intent to interfere with operation of aircraft; penalty.

NRS 202.595 - Performance of act or neglect of duty in willful or wanton disregard of safety of persons or property; penalty.

NRS 202.750 - "Explosive" defined.

NRS 202.760 - Shipment or receipt of explosives by certain persons unlawful.

NRS 202.770 - Seizure and forfeiture of explosives.

NRS 202.780 - Transportation or receipt of explosives for unlawful purpose; penalties.

NRS 202.790 - Authorized transportation or receipt of explosives for lawful purpose not prohibited.

NRS 202.820 - Use or possession of explosives during commission of felony; penalties.

NRS 202.830 - Use of explosives to damage or destroy property prohibited; penalties.

NRS 202.840 - Bomb threats prohibited; penalties.

NRS 202.870 - Definitions.

NRS 202.873 - "Law enforcement agency" defined.

NRS 202.876 - "Violent or sexual offense" defined.

NRS 202.879 - "Reasonable cause to believe" and "as soon as reasonably practicable" defined; authorized manner of making report and communicating information.

NRS 202.882 - Duty to report violent or sexual offense against child 12 years of age or younger; penalty for failure to report; contents of report.

NRS 202.885 - Limitation on prosecution or conviction for failure to report.

NRS 202.888 - Persons exempt from duty to report.

NRS 202.891 - Immunity from civil or criminal liability; presumption that report was made in good faith.

NRS 202.894 - Report deemed report of abuse or neglect of child made pursuant to NRS 432B.220 or report of commercial sexual exploitation of child made pursuant to NRS 432C.110.