Nevada Firearms Coalition

In 2021, Lombardo said ghost guns weren't a “big issue” in Las Vegas. Police records tell a different story.

Las Vegas police seized 252 ghost gun weapons before Lombardo claimed in an interview that the agency recovered only six.

Policy to include concealed weapons permit holders in background checks disputed by pro-gun rights group

The state’s Department of Public Safety in late October sent a letter to inform all federally licensed firearm sellers in the state that individuals with a CCW license will not be allowed to avoid undergoing a background check for a private sale or transfer of a firearm — even though CCW permit holders typically don’t have to undergo a background check when buying a gun from a retail store.

Sign up for our newsletters

The Daily Indy

Join more than 20,000 Nevadans who start their day with The Daily Indy, our free flagship daily newsletter that gives you what you need to know in Nevada today.

Indy Environment

Written by energy and environment reporter Amy Alonzo, this weekly newsletter is a roundup of environmental goings-on in Nevada and the West.

Indy Gaming

Howard Stutz’s weekly dive into what’s innovative and interesting in Nevada’s gaming, sports and hospitality industries and how it’s shaping the rest of the world.

Indy Education

A recap of the top education stories from the week, profiles of interesting staff and students, plus details of family-friendly events and resources throughout the state.

The Nevada Independent