CCW – Concealed Firearms Permit Information

Eligibility

A resident of Nevada may only apply for a concealed firearm permit to the Sheriff of the county in which he/she resides.  Any person who is not a resident of this state may apply to the Sheriff of any county of the state for a concealed weapons permit.  You are not eligible for a permit to carry a concealed weapon if any of the following applies to you:

1. If you are not at least 21 years of age.
2. If you do not provide the required documentation to demonstrate competence with a firearm.
3. If you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest.
4. If you have been judicially declared incompetent or insane.
5. If you have been voluntarily or involuntarily admitted to a mental health facility during the immediately preceding five years.
6. If you have habitually used intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired.  It is presumed that you have so used intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance if, during the immediately preceding five years, you have been:
   1. Convicted of violating the provisions of NRS 484.379 (driving under the influence), or
   2. Committed for treatment pursuant to NRS 458.290 to 458.350, inclusive (substance abuse).
7. If you have been convicted of a crime involving the use or threatened use of force or violence punishable as a misdemeanor under the laws of this or any other state, territory, or possession of the United States at any time during the immediately preceding three years.
8. If you have been convicted of a felony in this state or under the laws of any state, territory, or possession of the United States.
9. If you have been convicted of a crime involving domestic violence or stalking, or you are currently subject to a restraining order, injunction, or other order for protection against violence.
10. If you are currently on parole or probation from a conviction obtained in this state or in any other state, territory, or possession of the United States
11. If you have been, within the immediately preceding five years, subject to any requirements imposed by a court of this state or of any other state, territory, or possession of the United States, as a condition to the courts:
    1. Withholding of the entry of judgment for your conviction of a felony, or
    2. Suspension of your sentence for the conviction of a felony.
12. If you have made a false statement on any application for a permit or for the renewal of a permit.

Permit Fees

Initial Application

Fees totaling $111.25 must be submitted with your application.  These fees consist of:

• $60.00 permit and investigation fee (cash, check, money order, or cashier’s check payable to Lyon County Sheriff)
• $51.25 fee for processing of fingerprint cards (money order or cashier’s check payable to the Department of Public Safety)

Renewal Application

A $25.00 permit fee must be submitted with your application and a $51.25 fee for processing of fingerprint cards (money order or cashier’s check payable to the Department of Public Safety). 

If you fail to renew your permit on or before the date of expiration of the permit, your application for renewal must include an additional $15.00 late fee and the permit will not be valid until the renewal permit is issued.  A renewal application will not be accepted more than 120 days prior to expiration.  A permit which has been expired more than 120 days will not be renewed.

Duplicate Permit

A $15.00 fee must be submitted for a duplicate permit in the event of a change of address, change of authorized weapons or if a permit is lost, stolen or destroyed.