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The Latest News Related to Nevada Shooting Sports, Firearms Training, and Just About Anything as it Relates to Firearms Within the State of Nevada!
Updates on AB 286 Amendments - Better But Still Bad
Washoe County Sheriff Announces Plans to Eliminate CCW Permit Appointment Backlog
Washoe County Sheriff's Office to Reallocate Staff, Hire More Staff, Open Two More Days Solely for CCW Permit Appointment, and Shorten CCW Permit Appointment Durations... Current Appointments Backlogged to March of 2022.
LVMPD To No Longer Accept Walk-in CCW Applications
In a statement released via LVMPD's Facebook page they state that they will no longer service CCW applications without an appointment
More Details Released on Shooting Outside The Range 702
During a follow-up media briefing from the officer involved shooting at the Range 702 we learned of more detailed information on events leading up to the shooting. Media briefing with surveillance footage of incident included...
Officer Involved Shooting Outside The Range 702
A subject causing an issue inside The Range 702 attacks arriving police officers outside instigating an Officer Involved shooting. One Officer Injured, Suspect Deceased, Civilian Bystanders Involved in Shooting.
Nevada Firearms Coalition Announces Passing of NVFAC President Don Turner
The Nevada Firearms Coalition is saddened to announce Monday the passing of its President, Don Turner, following his long battle with cancer.
Clark County Shooting Complex Rifle and Pistol Center Closed for Staff Quarantine
CCSC is reporting that due to a considerable amount of staff under quarantine due to possible COVID-19 exposure that they have shutdown the Pistol and Rifle Center until 5pm on Thursday January 21st, 2021. Shotgun and Archery as well as training and matches are unaffected and remain under current normal operations.
Nevada Firearm Dealers No Longer Allowed to Accept Expired ID's as Temporary Covid-19 Extension Expires
According to a Facebook post from a Nevada-based firearm's dealer, the Nevada Department of Public Safety has sent out alerts to Nevada FFL's that they are no longer allowed to accept expired identification for firearm purchases from persons under the age of 65.
Virginia City Gun Works Owner and Son Shot and Killed at Store
According to news reports what appears to be the owner of Virginia City Gun Works and his son were killed over what is believed to be a long-standing legal dispute over money with the suspect. The motive however is still being investigated by police.
Front Sight Training Institute Owner Announces Lawsuit Against the State of Nevada
Front Sight Training Institute owner Ignatius Piazza has just released a statement stating that he is suing the State of Nevada over it's COVID-19 restrictions after demands and threats from the Nye County Commission and Nevada OSHA ahead of the facility's planned reopening on September 1st, 2020.
Clark County Shooting Complex Announces New/Extended Hours
CCSC announced it's new hours including a return to late-afternoon/evening hours on Thursday's.
NvSCA on the Current State of Nevada's CCW Extension: No Longer in Effect
We reached out to the Nevada Sheriff's and Chief's Association in-regards to the current standing of expiring or expired CCW's within the state. In short, they state that as far as they are aware, all Law Enforcement office's have opened back up to normal operations and because of that the extension is NO LONGER IN EFFECT but they did state to check with your local sheriff's office to check the status of their CCW unit operations (see why later on in the story).
Washoe County Sheriff Clarifies Office’s Stance on Expiring CCW permits
Washoe County Sheriff's office releases clarifying statement from Sheriff Balaam in-regards to expiring or already expired CCW permits during Nevada's State of Emergency declaration due to the pandemic.
LVMPD Records and Fingerprint Bureau Expands Customer Service Hours
In a Press Release dated July 7th, LVMPD announced that they have expanded their customer service hours for records and fingerprinting, this includes reopening on the weekends with extended hours as well as on holidays. Yes, this includes fingerprinting which previously wasn't open on weekends, even before the pandemic. Read the details below...
Nevada Sheriff's and Chiefs Association Provides Information About Wearing a Mask While Carrying Firearm
The Nevada Sheriff's and Chief's Association has recently released a statement regarding the confusion of carrying a firearm and the new mandatory masks in public directive put out by Governor Sisolak this week. Rumors have swirled that wearing a mask in public while carrying a firearm (open vs concealed in some cases). There is nothing in NEVADA state statues (NRS - Nevada Revised Statues) that would make it illegal at the Local/State levels. NVSCA says they are unaware of anything federally as well but do ask that the public or law enforcement agency for specific citation if any federal law is found that says otherwise. Read the Contents of the Letter Below...
Clark County Shooting Complex to Open to Public on Friday June 26
A press release released today by Clark County states that on Friday, June 26, the Clark County Shooting Complex will FINALLY reopen for public shooting at 7a.m. But due to staffing challenges, limited days and hours of operation will be in effect. Â To remedy that, staff are aggressively looking to fill part-time and volunteer positions. Anyone interested in a position should call the complex at (702) 455-2000 for more information. Read the Full Press Release Below for All the Details...
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Public Shooting Not Likely to Reopen on June 10th at Clark County Shooting Complex
Clark County Shooting Complex Manager Steve Carmichael has announced that due to internal issues CCSC may not reopen to public shooting as last anticipated on June 10th. He does not say what exactly the 'internal' issues are but does make note of and references that County HR staff are not back at work... Please Read His Full Statement below:
Front Sight Training Institute to Remain Closed through Summer
The founder of Front Sight Training Institute in Pahrump has announced via a blog post that the Nevada and Alaska facilities will remain closed until September due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions instituted by the Governor. Read More...
Clark County Shooting Complex Pushes Reopening Back to June 10th
The Clark County Shooting Complex has pushed its reopening to June 10th (previously June 3rd) with a 60 day anticipated "return to life" time-frame. A recent email to CCSC user groups (instructors, match directors, etc...) highlights the struggle of "red-tape" they have been facing in trying to reopen, including the termination of over 2,000 part-time employees at the start of the pandemic which encompassed a majority of the CCSC staff. That combined with an anticipated $50 Million projected deficit for the County has made it hard for them to get the complex back to 'normal'. Read More...
Clark County Shooting Complex Delays Opening to June 3rd
Recently the CCSC had announced they would open on Wednesday May 20th but they have just announced they will have to push back their opening two weeks until Wednesday June 3rd. Per a statement released by them they state unforeseen circumstances in getting their prior, experienced, staff back. Read the Announcement...
Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club Reopens to General Public
The BRPC has officially reopened to the general public as of today, Tuesday May 19th, but all Members and Guests must abide by Social Distancing Guidelines. Read the Full Announcement...
Washoe County Regional Shooting Facility Reopens
The Washoe County Regional Shooting Facility was reopened on Friday May 15th, 2020 after being closed due to the Governor's COVID-19 mandatory shut-down. Operations will be modified to comply with current CDC guidelines though range hours remain the same. Read the full details...
Clark County Shooting Complex Receives Approval to Reopen on May 20th
Per a message from the Complex's manager posted via their Facebook page, the Clark County Shooting Complex has received approval to reopen to the public on Wednesday May 20th, 2020. The complex will open with limited hours due to a staffing shortage at the moment and will employ safety precautions outlined by CDC's COVID-19 guidelines. The range will operate on a first come, first serve basis with no reservations needed or being taken. The education center classrooms will remain close but the education center range area will be available for registered user groups. Read the Full Details of the Phase 1 Reopening plan...
Carson City Range Reopens with Restrictions
The Carson City Range was reopened back on May 7th, 2020 with capacity and other health and safety restrictions. Sorry we were a little late on this one. Read the Announcement Below...
PSA: Nevada CCW Classes MUST Be Done In-Person
LVMPD recently sent out a letter to CCW Instructors reminding them that CCW classes must be held in-person and not online. We are sharing this publicly as to ensure everyone is aware that if they are to take an online CCW class that their certificate and subsequent application will be null and void. This DOES NOT pertain to other forms of training, only CCW classes that are mandated by the state for CCW Permitting. This goes for all CCW Classes within the State of Nevada. Read the Contents of the Letter Below...
Clark County Shooting Complex Revises Reopening Plan to Include Public Pistol/Rifle Range with Limited Hours
The Clark County Shooting Complex has revised its proposed reopening plan it submitted to the County Manager's office to include the opening of the Public Pistol/Rifle range. That being said the proposed hours of operation for the range will be drastically reduced when compared to normal operating hours: Wednesday-Sunday 7 AM to 11 AM. Read the Full Announcement Below...