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Completing the Application

The application packet is to be read thoroughly and the application completed in full.

• For residents of Carson City, upon completion of the applicaiton, the application must be submitted to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
• If the applicant is not a Nevada resident and wishes to apply for a concelaed carry weapon permit in Carson City, the applicant must complete the Firearms Safetly Course in Carson City by a Carson Cirty Sheriff's Office approved instructor.

Eligibility

You are NOT eligible for a permit to carry a concealed weapon if any of the following applies to you:

1. You are under 21 years of age, unless you meet the military exemption.
2. You do not provide the required documentation to demonstrate competence with a firearm.
3. You are a fugitive from justice.
4. You have been judicially declared mentally incompetent or insane.
5. You have been admitted to a mental health facility, within the last 5 years.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. You have been convicted of a felony.
9. 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.
10. You are currently on parole or probation.
11. You have been, within the preceding five (5) years, subject to any requirements imposed by a court as a condition to:
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; or
3. Indictment by a Grand Jury.
12. You have made a false statement on any application.
13. You were dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
14. You are not lawfully admitted into or are no longer lawfully within the United States.
15. You are prohibited from possessing a firearm under state and federal law, city and/or county ordinances

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

You must demonstrate competence with a firearm by presenting a certificate or other documentation which shows that you have successfully completed a course of instruction and demonstrated proficiency in basic firearm knowledge and the safe handling of firearms. This training must be completed within the 12 months prior to the date of your application for your initial permit or your application for the renewal of your existing permit. This requirement may be met in one (1) of the following ways:

• Successful completion of a course taught by a certified instructor who is properly licensed to provide this service. The documentation you present must include a copy of the Certificate of Completion and the Firearm Proficiency Certificate.
• Successful completion of a course in firearm safety offered by a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, community college, university or national organization that certifies instructors in firearm safety. A sheriff may not approve a course in firearm safety unless he determines that the course meets any standards that are established by the Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association or, if the Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association ceases to exist, its legal successor.

ITEMS TO BRING WITH YOU

1. U.S. Citizens - State (DMV) issued identification (i.e. driver’s license, identification card). Your identification must reflect the address where you currently reside. If you have recently become a Nevada resident, you must surrender the driver’s license of your prior state of residency to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and obtain a Nevada driver’s license prior to submitting your application.
2. Naturalized Citizens or Foreign Born Citizens - Persons born outside of the United States MUST provide original documentation of US citizenship or permanent residency.  A Naturalization Certificate or Permanent Resident Alien Registration Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Services, a current unexpired US Passport, or a certificate of birth issued by a United States Consulate (Certificate of Report Born Abroad) are acceptable forms of documents; expired US Passports and military/hospital birth certificates are not acceptable.
3. Legal Aliens (Immigrant, Legal Permanent Resident, and Non-Immigrant) - Proof of lawful alien status must be provided and must be possessed to prove lawful possession of firearms. You must also provide proof of your current residence.
1. Immigrant Alien & Legal Permanent Resident- A copy of your Alien card, which must not be expired and include an AR#, USCIS#, or A#
2. Non-Immigrant Alien- A copy of your Visa or Employment Authorization card (if required by DHS), valid Passport, I-94, AR# or A# (You also may require a valid hunting license, based upon visa type)
3. All parties, for this section, must meet the requirements listed in 18 U.S.C. 922 (d)(5), (g)(5) and (y)(2); 27 CFR 478.11 and 478.32(a)(5), in order to lawfully possess firearms in the U.S.

For More Information, Contact:

Carson City Sheriff's Office

911 E Musser St
Carson City, NV 89701

Phone: 775-887-2500

For Technical Support, Contact:

Permitium Software
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