1. A person shall not own or have in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control any firearm if the person:
(a) Has been convicted in this State or any other state of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(33);
(b) Has been convicted of a felony in this State or any other state, or in any political subdivision thereof, or of a felony in violation of the laws of the United States of America, unless the person has received a pardon and the pardon does not restrict his or her right to bear arms;
(c) Has been convicted of a violation of NRS 200.575 or a law of any other state that prohibits the same or substantially similar conduct and the court entered a finding in the judgment of conviction or admonishment of rights pursuant to subsection 7 of NRS 200.575;
(d) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 33.031, is currently subject to:
(1) An extended order for protection against domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.017 to 33.100, inclusive, which includes a statement that the adverse party is prohibited from possessing or having under his or her custody or control any firearm while the order is in effect; or
(2) An equivalent order in any other state;
(e) Is a fugitive from justice;
(f) Is an unlawful user of, or addicted to, any controlled substance; or
(g) Is otherwise prohibited by federal law from having a firearm in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control.
A person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.
2. A person shall not own or have in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control any firearm if the person:
(a) Has been adjudicated as mentally ill or has been committed to any mental health facility by a court of this State, any other state or the United States;
(b) Has entered a plea of guilty but mentally ill in a court of this State, any other state or the United States;
(c) Has been found guilty but mentally ill in a court of this State, any other state or the United States;
(d) Has been acquitted by reason of insanity in a court of this State, any other state or the United States; or
(e) Is illegally or unlawfully in the United States.
A 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.
3. As used in this section:
(a) "Controlled substance" has the meaning ascribed to it in 21 U.S.C. § 802(6).
(b) "Firearm" includes any firearm that is loaded or unloaded and operable or inoperable.
[2:47:1925; A 1955, 185] + [3:47:1925; NCL § 2304]—(NRS A 1959, 548; 1967, 487; 1979, 1435; 1983, 926; 1985, 453, 594; 1991, 72; 1995, 1208; 1997, 828; 2003, 1352; 2015, 1782, 1806; 2017, 3127; 2019, 1821)
1. A person shall not own or have in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control any firearm if the person:
(a) Has been convicted of the crime of battery which constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 200.485, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or substantially similar conduct, committed against or upon:
(1) The spouse or former spouse of the person;
(2) Any other person with whom the person has had or is having a dating relationship, as defined in NRS 33.018;
(3) Any other person with whom the person has a child in common;
(4) The parent of the person; or
(5) The child of the person or a child for whom the person is the legal guardian.
(b) Has been convicted of a felony in this State or any other state, or in any political subdivision thereof, or of a felony in violation of the laws of the United States of America, unless the person has received a pardon and the pardon does not restrict his or her right to bear arms;
(c) Has been convicted of a violation of NRS 200.575 or a law of any other state that prohibits the same or substantially similar conduct and the court entered a finding in the judgment of conviction or admonishment of rights pursuant to subsection 7 of NRS 200.575;
(d) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 33.031, is currently subject to:
(1) An extended order for protection against domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.017 to 33.100, inclusive, which includes a statement that the adverse party is prohibited from possessing or having under his or her custody or control any firearm while the order is in effect; or
(2) An equivalent order in any other state;
(e) Is a fugitive from justice;
(f) Is an unlawful user of, or addicted to, any controlled substance; or
(g) Is otherwise prohibited by federal law from having a firearm in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control.
A person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.
2. A person shall not own or have in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control any firearm if the person:
(a) Has been adjudicated as mentally ill or has been committed to any mental health facility by a court of this State, any other state or the United States;
(b) Has entered a plea of guilty but mentally ill in a court of this State, any other state or the United States;
(c) Has been found guilty but mentally ill in a court of this State, any other state or the United States;
(d) Has been acquitted by reason of insanity in a court of this State, any other state or the United States; or
(e) Is illegally or unlawfully in the United States.
A 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.
3. As used in this section:
(a) "Controlled substance" has the meaning ascribed to it in 21 U.S.C. § 802(6).
(b) "Firearm" includes any firearm that is loaded or unloaded and operable or inoperable.
[2:47:1925; A 1955, 185] + [3:47:1925; NCL § 2304]—(NRS A 1959, 548; 1967, 487; 1979, 1435; 1983, 926; 1985, 453, 594; 1991, 72; 1995, 1208; 1997, 828; 2003, 1352; 2015, 1782, 1806; 2017, 3127; 2019, 1821; 2021, 1320, effective January 1, 2022)
Structure 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 202.030 - Minor loitering in place where alcoholic beverages sold.
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 202.170 - Willfully poisoning or adulterating food, water or medicine.
NRS 202.175 - Sale, offer for sale, distribution, purchase, possession or use of powdered alcohol.
NRS 202.185 - 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 202.2492 - Smoking tobacco: Penalty; issuance of citations.
NRS 202.2497 - Attorney General to compile results of inspections.
NRS 202.25305 - Designation; duties.
NRS 202.2533 - Findings and declarations.
NRS 202.2541 - Exceptions to requirement of background check.
NRS 202.2543 - Penalties for violations.
NRS 202.2545 - Legislative declaration.
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 202.285 - Discharging firearm at or into structure, vehicle, aircraft or watercraft; penalties.
NRS 202.287 - Discharging firearm within or from structure or vehicle; penalties.
NRS 202.310 - 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 202.3657 - Application for permit; eligibility; denial or revocation 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 202.367 - Duplicate permit; notification to sheriff of recovered permit; penalty.
NRS 202.3677 - Application for renewal of permit; fees; demonstrated continued competence required.
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 202.390 - Weapon to bear name of manufacturer and serial number; penalty for removal.
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 202.4415 - "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 202.449 - Dispersing hoax substance prohibited; penalties.
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 202.582 - Removal, damage or destruction of certain property to obtain scrap metal; penalties.
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 202.873 - "Law enforcement agency" defined.
NRS 202.876 - "Violent or sexual offense" defined.
NRS 202.885 - Limitation on prosecution or conviction for failure to report.