Timeline

Nevada becomes the 36th state on October 31, during the Civil War. Open carry has been legal since statehood. October 31 is still celebrated as Nevada Day.

Nevada voters add a right to keep and bear arms to the state constitution, protecting the right of each citizen to bear arms for security and defense, for lawful hunting and recreational use and for other lawful purposes.

Nevada adopts a shall-issue concealed firearm permit system, issued through county sheriffs.

The Nevada Legislature urges public and private groups to work together on public shooting ranges in Clark County, after informal shooting areas closed as Las Vegas grew.

About 2,900 acres north of Las Vegas are transferred from the federal government to Clark County for a public shooting park.

The Clark County Shooting Complex opens for public shooting on December 19.

The SHOT Show makes Las Vegas its permanent home. Media Day at the Range is held at Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club outside the city.

Gun Websites visits Las Vegas ranges and gun shops during SHOT Show week.

Nevada voters narrowly pass Question 1 on private-sale background checks. Enforcement stalls until new legislation.

The Legislature passes background checks on most private sales and a red flag law, both effective in early 2020.

Nevada bans unserialized, privately made firearms.

Governor Joe Lombardo vetoes several gun control bills passed by the Legislature.

SHOT Show returns to the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum, January 19 to 22.