Provision of locking device with sale or transfer of firearm; notice concerning unlawful storage of firearm; penalty; exception.

NRS

202.3623

Provision of locking device with sale or transfer of firearm; notice concerning unlawful storage of firearm; penalty; exception.

1. Every licensed dealer shall:

(a) Provide with each firearm sold or otherwise transferred a locking device capable of securing the firearm; and

(b) Post in a conspicuous location on its premises and at any other location at which the dealer sells a firearm a sign which is not less than 8.5 inches wide by 11 inches high and which contains, in at least 24-point boldface type, the following:

NOTICE

Negligent storage of a firearm may result in imprisonment or fine.

2. A licensed dealer who violates any provision of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.

3. The provisions of this section do not apply to an antique firearm or a firearm that has been determined to be a curio or relic pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44.

4. As used in this section:

(a) “Licensed dealer” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.2546 .

(b) “Locking device” means a device which prohibits the operation or discharge of a firearm and which can only be disabled with the use of a key, a combination, biometric data or other similar means.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 2840 )

Untraceable Firearms