CCW PERMIT FAQ'S THROUGH METRO

1. You receive an application packet from either online or from any Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department substation.

2. Take a concealed firearms qualification course. Course must be from a certified firearms instructor.  

3. Make sure that your firearms instructor signs the certification form in the application packet that you have received from metro (sometimes, the instructor will have blank packets for you. But be certain that the packet is signed off by the firearms instructor.

4. Complete all instructions in the application packet. (Also do not sign the form until instructed to do so.)  

5. Bring all paperwork and your signed off packet from the instructor to a Metro location during normal operating hours.  Here is the list of what you need to bring with you: 

A fully completed application (unsigned, by yourself) 

• 8hr course certification paper by instructor 
• You MUST pay Metro by: debit/credit cards, cash, a money order or cashier’s check for the permit fee (Fee is $100) 
• Proof of residency (valid driver’s license, State Issued ID card, and in some instances a valid USA Passport) 
• Proof of citizenship, if not born in the US.  (Photo Copies WILL NOT be accepted)

COMMON QUESTIONS FOR QUALIFICATIONS OF A CCW PERMIT

If I have been convicted of a Felony/Gross Misdemeanor/Misdemeanor, can I obtain a concealed weapon permit?

You certainly have the right to apply! 

Your application will be sent in and then reviewed by a technician at the time of your visit. In which and an investigation will be conducted to determine if you are eligible for a permit. The permit will be issued to you unless it is determined that you are not qualified to possess a firearm pursuant to state or federal law.

You do have the legal right to appeal a denial! Application fees are non- refundable.

GENERAL CCW DENIAL CRITERIA

APPLICATIONS CAN BE DENIED FOR REASONS OUTLINES IN THE NEVADA REVISED STATUTES

• If you have had in the past an outstanding warrant of arrest (including Traffic).   
• A felony conviction 
• Judicially declared incompetent or insane. This is up the the discretion of the state of Nevada and what they have on record of you and your mental condition. 
• Habitual (continuous) documented abuser or user of drugs and(or) alcohol. 
• Had a conviction for a violent crime including a misdemeanor. 
• Have had a conviction for domestic violence or stalking. 
• Currently have a restraining order, injunction, or other order of protection involving domestic violence against your person or included in an objective restraining order that includes yourself and others. Or one on your own, meaning by yourself. 
• Currently on parole or probation. 
• A pending entry of a felony conviction or recent suspension of a sentence for a felony. 
• Pending criminal any charges 
• Writing any false statements on the application. 

FINGERPRINT CHECK

Fingerprints must be submitted to confirm your identity and obtain the most current information available.

PROCESSING OF CCW PERMIT

NRS requires that your application be processed within 120 days. LVMPD are currently processing applications within that time frame. If you submitted your application more than 120 days ago and have not received a permit, you may call the Fingerprint Bureau at 702-828-3271. Do not call if it has been less than 120 days since you submitted your application, as this may further delay processing, and you will not be provided a status update.

CAN I CARRY MY CONCEALED WEAPON ANYWHERE IN NEVADA?

Refer to NRS 202.3673 for information on where permittees are authorized to carry concealed firearms and the exceptions. NRS 202.3673

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GENERALLY PROHIBITED LOCATIONS

A PERMIT HOLDER MUST NOT CARRY A CONCEALED FIREARM INTO:

• Any facility of a law enforcement agency.
• A prison, city or county jail, or detention facility.
• A courthouse or courtroom.
• A public airport and/or a public building that is located on the property of a public airport.
• A public building that has a metal detector at each public entrance.
• A public building that has a sign posted at each public entrance indicating that no firearms are allowed in the building.
• Any facility of a public or private school without written permission.
• Any facility of a vocational/technical school, or the University of Nevada, or Community College System without written permission.
• Any other building owned or occupied by the Federal Government, the state, or local government.
• Any other place where carrying a concealed firearm is prohibited by state or federal law. 

IS MY CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT VALID IN OTHER STATES?

A concealed weapon permit is a State issued permit. Those permits issued by the LVMPD are valid throughout the State of Nevada. However, other States determine individually whether or not they accept a concealed weapons permit issued from any other States. Therefore, you must contact the particular State where you are interested in carrying your concealed weapon, to inquire about the acceptance of a Nevada concealed weapons permit.

TheNevada Department of Public Safety and Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association determines which State permits are acceptable to carry concealed weapons in the State of Nevada.

 NEVADA DEPARMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

PERMIT WEAPON ADD-ONS   REVOLVER OR SEMI-AUTOMATIC WEAPON

Effective 10/1/2012, you may carry any handgun in a concealed manner when you have a valid, unexpired concealed weapons permit.

Your permit does not need to be updated, even if your card indicates “Semi-Automatic Only” or “Revolver Only.” All active concealed weapon permit holders are eligible to carry any handgun with their existing permit. This includes Revolvers or automatic style pistols/handguns. If your VALID CCW is from before the new date effective. You are automatically added to the new NRS law that states you can carry any type of pistol, handgun and revolver.

If you have any additional questions. You may call Spartan Arms for some more info you may have. Or you may call Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department for other info pertaining to CCW guidelines and other things.

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