Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Elko or the rural counties: Nevada buyers can order from JCM Armory’s online catalog and pick up at a local dealer. We’re an FFL in Joppa, Maryland, and we can send your firearm to a licensed dealer in any state except California.
How buying a gun online works in Nevada
- Pick your firearm and your dealer. Add the gun to your cart and choose a licensed Nevada dealer at checkout. Nevada dealers in Las Vegas and Reno handle many transfers; ask about their fee and wait times.
- Your FFL receives it. Once we’ve verified your dealer’s license, we ship the gun to their store. We never send firearms to a customer’s home.
- Paperwork and pickup. At the counter you’ll show ID and fill out ATF Form 4473, and your Nevada dealer runs the background check. When it comes back approved, the gun is yours.
What to know about firearm transfers in Nevada
Under federal rules, a licensed dealer can’t sell a handgun to anyone under 21 or a long gun to anyone under 18.
State background check. Nevada is a full point-of-contact state. Dealers run checks through the Nevada Department of Public Safety’s Brady Point of Contact Firearms Program rather than calling the FBI directly.
Nevada has no state permit-to-purchase for buying from a dealer. Nevada law also generally requires private-party sales to go through a licensed dealer for a background check.
This is general information, not legal advice. Following federal, state and local law is the buyer’s responsibility, and the rules can change. Your Nevada dealer is a good first stop for questions. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Shipping and fees
- Firearms of $300 or more ship at no charge.
- Ammunition ships at no charge on ammo orders of $750 and up.
- A $15 flat rate covers other orders; we ship guns and ammo separately.
- Smokeless powder and primers carry a $40 per-order hazmat fee.
- Your Nevada dealer may charge a transfer fee; ask them before you order.
Choosing a first pistol in Nevada
Many first-time buyers in Las Vegas and Reno are shopping for home defense or carry. A mid-size 9mm is usually the easiest pistol to shoot well and conceal. Plan on a quality holster, a lockable safe or case for storage, and time at a local range or training class.
What Nevada customers shop for
- Semi-auto pistols and holsters
- Bolt-action rifles for mule deer and elk
- AR rifles
- Shotguns for chukar and quail
- Optics
- Handgun ammo
Nevada tags are mostly issued by draw through the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). Check NDOW’s current regulations and application dates.
Desert shooting gear
Nevada heat and dust are hard on guns and gear. Keep spare magazines and optics covered, carry more water than you think you’ll need, and clean actions after dusty range days. A red dot with a long battery life is a good choice for pistols and carbines that live in a hot vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a background check for a private sale in Nevada?
Generally, yes. Nevada requires most private-party sales to go through a licensed dealer for a background check. Ask a local dealer how they handle private transfers.
Who runs the background check in Nevada?
The Nevada Department of Public Safety, through its Brady Point of Contact Firearms Program. Your dealer submits the check.
Can a gun be shipped to my house in Nevada?
No. Federal law requires a dealer transfer, so we ship to the FFL you select and you collect it there.
How much does shipping run?
Firearms $300 and up and ammo orders of $750+ in ammunition ship free. Everything else is $15 flat. Powder and primers carry a $40 hazmat fee per order.
Do you ship to every state?
We ship firearms to local FFL dealers in 49 states. We do not ship to California.