Frequent Questions About Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit.

• Must be 21+ (18-20 if in the military or honorably discharged)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Nevada residents must apply in their county of residence
• Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under NRS 202.360
• No felony convictions or active restraining orders
• No recent drug/alcohol abuse or mental health prohibitions

Our Nevada Concealed Firearms class is 8 hours.

Fees for the application, background check, fingerprinting, etc. vary by county but these are the typical fees:

Application fee - $65
FBI Background Check - $40
Fingerprinting - $20
Class Fee - $99.00
Total Cost – $224.00

Yes, the Nevada Concealed Carry class does include range time and a shooting qualification. The range time component of the curriculum will include a live fire competency exercise that must be passed with a 70% minimum accuracy. Students are encouraged to bring their own firearm and ammunition.

This is the only class required to get your Nevada Concealed Firearms permit. Once you have completed the class, you will receive a certificate the meets the requirements of NRS 202.3657 / NAC 202 for obtaining a concealed firearms permit. You will take that to the sheriff’s office in the county where you reside. There they will walk you through the application process and fingerprint you.

Yes, non-residents can qualify for a Nevada non-resident concealed carry permit. After taking our class non-residents will apply at any Nevada county sheriff’s office.

Obtaining a Nevada Concealed Carry Permit not only allows you to legally carry a concealed firearm within the state, but also unlocks the benefit of reciprocity with 27 other states that recognize Nevada’s permit. This means you can legally conceal carry while traveling across much of the U.S. so long as you follow each state’s specific laws. Nevada’s permit is widely respected due to its in-person training and live-fire qualification requirements which demonstrate a higher standard of responsibility and firearm proficiency. Nevada’s CCW permit is a valuable tool for personal protection and can give you peace of mind throughout your daily life. This class is the only class required for you to get your permit. After the classroom portion and the live-fire exercise are completed, all you need to do is go to your local sheriff’s office to submit your application and complete the process. Nevada is a “shall issue” state, meaning as long as you complete the class and meet the qualifications, your sheriff will issue you a permit.

Yes, in your course you will complete two different kinds of tests, a written and a shooting test. For the shooting test you will complete a live fire qualification on a shooting range. You will be tested at 3,5, and 7 yards and must score with at least 70% accuracy to pass. For the written test an exam will be administered covering firearms safety, laws, and other content taught in the course. The written test is roughly 50 questions and a score of 70% or higher is required. Students are encouraged to take notes and ask the instructor any questions they might have so as to pass these tests in order to qualify for the concealed carry permit.