LVMPD CCW INFO

​The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department issues concealed firearms permits in accordance with NRS 202.3653 – 202.369. 

Permits

Concealed Firearm Permits are valid for a period of 5 years and can be renewed for additional 5 year periods.

A permit holder must carry the permit together with proper identification whenever they are in actual possession of the concealed firearm(s). The permit and proper identification must be presented to a peace officer upon request. Failure to produce the permit and proper identification carry a civil penalty of $25.00.

Qualifications

Any person who meets the following criteria may apply to the Las Vegas Metropolitan 

Police Department for a concealed firearm permit:

• If you are a Nevada resident, you must be a resident of Clark County.
• An out-of-state resident who received firearms training in Clark County.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to lawfully possess a firearm.
• Successfully completes a firearms course in Nevada (paid for by applicant).  Click here for a list of approved firearms courses available in Clark County.
• Pays the appropriate fees.

You are ineligible to obtain a CCW if:

• You are under 21 years of age.
• You do not provide the required documentation to demonstrate competence with a firearm.
• You are a fugitive from justice.
• You have been judicially declared mentally incompetent or insane.
• You have been admitted to a mental health facility within the last 5 years.
• You have habitually used intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired, including DUI convictions within five previous years and Medical Marijuana Patients.
• You have been convicted of a crime involving the use, or threatened use of force or violence, including misdemeanor convictions, within the last three (3) years.
• You have been convicted of a felony.
• You have been convicted of a crime involving domestic violence or stalking, or you are currently subject to a restraining order or other order of protection against violence.
• You are currently on parole or probation.
• You have been, within the preceding five (5) years, subject to any requirements imposed by a court as a condition to:

Withholding the entry of judgment for your conviction of a felony, or
Suspension of your sentence for the conviction of a felony, or
Indictment by a Grand Jury.

• You have made a false statement on any application.
• You were dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
• You are not lawfully admitted into or are no longer lawfully within the United States.
• You are prohibited from possessing a firearm under state and federal law, city and/or county ordinances.

Applications can be downloaded from the following link: CCW Application or picked up from any LVMPD substation.   Click: Find Nearest Area Command for the location nearest you. 

All completed applications must be submitted in person at the Fingerprint Bureau of the LVMPD.

Individuals/Businesses interested in becoming authorized instructors may download the Instructors Application and return the completed packet as noted in the directions.

We are open from Monday - Friday (excluding holidays), 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd, Bldg. C
Las Vegas, NV  89106
(Martin Luther King Blvd. and Alta)

You may call us during normal business hours at 702-828-3271.  After a brief recorded message, an operator can assist you with questions that may not have been addressed in the recording.

The fees are as follows:

1. New Application -- $96.25
2. Renewal Application -- $61.25
3. Late Renewal Application -- $76.25
4. Name Change -- $25.00
5. Duplicate Permit/Late Fee/Address Change -- $15.00
6. Additional Fingerprint Cards For Out Of State Applications $15.00 For The First Card, $2.00 For Each Additional Card

Fees may be paid by credit/debit cards, cash, money order or cashier’s check.