Help! Need Nevada CCW Expert

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anthony6727

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All, I am planning a trip to Las Vegas tomorrow and I want to confirm my understanding of Las Vegas CCW Laws.


I currently hold a CCW permit in Utah and I do NOT have a CCW in Las Vegas. We are planning on driving to the strip for a couple of days for a mini vacation.


My understanding is as follows:

1. When I get to the Nevada border, I need to do one of two things.

a. Unload my gun, and put it in the trunk of the car. (Or)
b. Place my loaded gun (with one in the chamber) in the glove compartment of my car so it is "not on my person"


2. Once I get to Las vegas strip, I'd like to be able to take my gun to my hotel room and keep it locked in the safe so I can have it at night.


My question is, can I transport the unloaded gun up to my hotel room if it is in the case? This is where I'm a bit confused. Or do I just need to leave the loaded gun in my car?


Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
 
anthony6727 said:
All, I am planning a trip to Las Vegas tomorrow and I want to confirm my understanding of Las Vegas CCW Laws.


I currently hold a CCW permit in Utah and I do NOT have a CCW in Las Vegas. We are planning on driving to the strip for a couple of days for a mini vacation.


My understanding is as follows:

1. When I get to the Nevada border, I need to do one of two things.

a. Unload my gun, and put it in the trunk of the car. (Or)
b. Place my loaded gun (with one in the chamber) in the glove compartment of my car so it is "not on my person"

As long as it is not on your person you are good. Loaded or not. It doesn't matter.

2. Once I get to Las vegas strip, I'd like to be able to take my gun to my hotel room and keep it locked in the safe so I can have it at night.


My question is, can I transport the unloaded gun up to my hotel room if it is in the case? This is where I'm a bit confused. Or do I just need to leave the loaded gun in my car?

It can't be in a case or it is considered concealed. A definite no go.

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Open Carry is legal in Nevada but casinos here don't like it and will ask you to leave.
 
To expand on what you've got, as long as your pistol is not concealed(covered by clothing) on your person while in the car it could technically be anywhere covered or uncovered, in any state(loaded or unloaded). You could put it on your pistol dashboard if you so desired(example of the freedom of choice, not recommended :p).

Outside of the car, things get a little more complicated according to the law and practical application. While it is perfectly legal for you to open carry, the way the concealed carry laws are written are a bit open and vague. Technically, loaded or unloaded and in a case being carried by you is concealed carry. Granted cops seem to understand the spirit of the law vs the letter of the law. But it is what it is.

To expand on the casino aspect, they are pretty anti-firearms. As beretta stated, they will ask you to leave if you are found open or concealed carrying. That being said, I am unsure of their policies regarding storage of a firearm in the room. IE If the clerk was in the know and saw your pistol case and knew what was likely contained within, would they ask you to leave or not?

If you do choose to leave the pistol in the car make sure it is fully secured. Even at the nice hotels on the strip car break ins in the garages are not uncommon.

Have fun on your trip! If you get a hankering to do some shooting, PM me. I can direct you to some of the local desert spots or indoor ranges, maybe even meet up if I have time.
 
Additionally, if you have a free day while you're here. The Gun Store, offers "free" CCW classes on Mon, Wed, Sat. Just have to pay for the ammo. You could get a non-resident permit in the works.
 
I live in Vegas, on the strip I don't think you need a gun, period. Just take some pepper spray and forget about it. Or I can escort you aroud with what ever you want me to pack except 45acp rounds. :eek:
 
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