Nevada Gun Shows

Nevada has a steady gun show calendar, with regular shows in Las Vegas and Reno run by Crossroads of the West, the largest gun show promoter in the West. Las Vegas is also home to the SHOT Show, the industry trade show held every January.

Crossroads of the West Gun Show this weekend sign at Cashman Center in Las Vegas
Crossroads of the West at Cashman Center, Las Vegas

Las Vegas gun shows

Las Vegas shows rotate through large event venues in the valley several times a year. Expect hundreds of tables of firearms, ammunition, optics, knives, militaria and accessories.

Las Vegas Gun Show this weekend sign at the Sport Center on East Sunset Road
The Las Vegas Gun Show at the Sport Center on East Sunset Road

Reno gun shows

Reno shows are held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on South Virginia Street and at other Reno-Sparks event venues through the year.

Riviera convention center in Las Vegas on a gun show weekend
Gun show weekend at the Riviera

Show dates

Dates change from year to year, so check Gun Calendars.com for upcoming Nevada shows and 2A events, and confirm with the promoter before you drive.

Shoppers browsing tables at a Las Vegas gun show
Las Vegas gun show crowd

Gun show rules in Nevada

  • No loaded firearms or loaded magazines inside Crossroads shows.
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID.
  • Private sales between individuals go through a licensed dealer for a background check.
  • Firearms you bring in are checked and tied at the door.

See the Nevada Gun Laws page for the background check rules, and the SHOT Show page for the January industry show.

Knife table at a Las Vegas gun show
Knives on the table at a Las Vegas gun show

Gun show coverage

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