1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, a permittee may carry a concealed firearm while the permittee is on the premises of any public building.
2. A permittee shall not carry a concealed firearm while the permittee is on the premises of a public building that is located on the property of a public airport.
3. A permittee shall not carry a concealed firearm while the permittee is on the premises of:
(a) A public building that is located on the property of a public school or a child care facility or the property of the Nevada System of Higher Education, unless the permittee has obtained written permission to carry a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of the public building pursuant to subparagraph (3) of paragraph (a) of subsection 3 of NRS 202.265.
(b) A public building that has a metal detector at each public entrance or a sign posted at each public entrance indicating that no firearms are allowed in the building, unless the permittee is not prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of the public building pursuant to subsection 4.
4. The provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection 3 do not prohibit:
(a) A permittee who is a judge from carrying a concealed firearm in the courthouse or courtroom in which the judge presides or from authorizing a permittee to carry a concealed firearm while in the courtroom of the judge and while traveling to and from the courtroom of the judge.
(b) A permittee who is a prosecuting attorney of an agency or political subdivision of the United States or of this State from carrying a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of a public building.
(c) A permittee who is employed in the public building from carrying a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of the public building.
(d) A permittee from carrying a concealed firearm while he or she is on the premises of the public building if the permittee has received written permission from the person in control of the public building to carry a concealed firearm while the permittee is on the premises of the public building.
5. A person who violates subsection 2 or 3 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
6. As used in this section:
(a) "Child care facility" has the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph (a) of subsection 5 of NRS 202.265.
(b) "Public building" means any building or office space occupied by:
(1) Any component of the Nevada System of Higher Education and used for any purpose related to the System; or
(2) 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.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2725; A 1997, 63; 1999, 2767; 2007, 1914)
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.