Indy Video: Breaking down Nevada gun laws
Few bills in the Nevada Legislature draw more of a crowd or elicit more emotion than measures dealing with firearms. Already in the 2019 session, two major bills affecting firearms — implementing the stalled background check ballot question and banning "bump stock" devices — have drawn huge crowds, impassioned testimony and lots of claims about what gun laws would and should actually do.
Firearms policy in general can be a confusing topic; but we're here to help.
Check out the below video for an explanation of some of Nevada's laws on gun purchase background checks, concealed carry permits and openly carrying guns.
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