Nevada
Secure Storage Laws in Nevada
Nevada has strengthened its gun laws over the last decade and has many of the foundational gun laws in place. These gun safety laws include a child access prevention law, a version of which has been in place since the 1990s.
State Requirements
Secure Storage in Nevada
Nevada state law requires gun owners to securely store their firearms to prevent children and teens under the age of 18 from accessing them. Expand each section below for full requirements and what happens if they aren’t met.
The information provided here is not legal advice and should not be understood as such. Consult with an attorney if you have questions about how your state’s laws apply to your specific circumstances.
Requirements for guns in homes in Nevada
Gun owners in Nevada are required to store their firearm(s) in their homes if they know or have reason to know that there is a substantial risk that a child under the age of 18 may obtain access to the firearm.
To avoid potential liability under state law, gun owners should store their firearm(s):
- In a securely locked container; or
- At a secure location.
Consequences for Nevada gun owners who fail to meet the above requirements for storing their gun(s)
Gun owners in Nevada may be subject to criminal penalties for negligently storing or leaving a firearm in a location under their control where they know or have reason to know there is a substantial risk that a child may obtain access to it.
By the Numbers
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More than 1,300 children and teens (0–19) die by gun suicide each year — 4 children and teens each day.Everytown Research analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, WONDER Online Database, Provisional Mortality Statistics, Multiple Cause of Death (accessed August 10, 2026). Average: 2021–2025. Ages: 0–19.
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More than 200,000 guns are stolen from individuals every year; a significant portion of those are stolen from cars.
Best Practices
Secure Storage for Homes and Vehicles
Gun safety is always an adult’s responsibility, no matter what your state’s laws require — secure storage protects your kids, family, and community from tragedy.
There are many types of storage devices to meet the needs of different gun owners, but the best solution is one you will use consistently, every time.
Take the time, every time, to secure your gun.
Remember
Just because a gun is out of sight does not mean it is stored securely
Firearms “hidden” in places such as under mattresses, on closet shelves, in nightstand drawers, or under the seat in a vehicle can be found by curious or determined children and teens, who may — intentionally or unintentionally — kill or injure themselves or others. It only takes seconds for tragedy to strike.
Locked Up
With keys or codes kept private
Unloaded
Ensure there is no ammunition in the gun
Separate from ammunition
Store ammunition in a different place from guns
Download
Nevada Secure Gun Storage Sheet
Download information about secure gun storage in Nevada in English or Spanish.