CCW while visiting Vegas from Nebraska

[Tommy Moon]

My wife and I will be in Vegas at the beginning of May. I have a permit to CCW in Nebraska and I'm wondering how that works when traveling in Las Vegas. I've traveled to states around me here and I've not had any problems, but for some reason, I'm a bit concerned about this Vegas trip. I'll be going to shows and enjoying the sites and food. I've never been much of a drinker or gambler, so I'm not a party animal of any sort. Just an ol' buddy duddy. :) What sort of concerns should I have?

[KCD1974]

Not sure about your carry question, but I THINK Vegas has VERY strict carry laws. IF you are interested in restaurant advice...Jaleo in the cosmopolitan is the best place I've ever eaten....on company money so that helps...about $100.00 per person.

[Phillip Gain]

According to this site, and to handgunlaw.us, your Nebraska permit is valid in Nevada.

For more detailed information, check out: http://handgunlaw.us/states/nevada.pdf

[Tommy Moon]

I saw that its valid, but I see all this stuff about north Vegas. Isn't that where tourists like me go? I don't want to get arrested. What about carrying in casinos, restaurants, etc? In Western Nebraska, the whole thing is straightforward, but I've carried for a while here. I've never taken a trip of any distance while carrying.

[maybejim]

I saw that its valid, but I see all this stuff about north Vegas. Isn't that where tourists like me go? I don't want to get arrested. What about carrying in casinos, restaurants, etc? In Western Nebraska, the whole thing is straightforward, but I've carried for a while here. I've never taken a trip of any distance while carrying.

North Vegas is from what I understand the place where you don't want to go as a tourist or anything else. I hear you can pick up hookers there as well as be picked up by the local police posing as hookers.

[netentity]

The State legislature invalidated everything but Clark County handgun registration if you are a resident. They basically buckled under to LVMPD. You are legal to CCW in NLV. However why would you want to? Much of NLV is comparable to south central LA (i.e. Watts).

[rhurson]

You are fine to CCW in Vegas. The signs that are posted at the entrance of casino's don't carry the weight of law. I open carried at the hard rock before I got my CCW and while it only took about 2 hands of black jack before security escorted me out. He welcomed me to come back after I secured my firearm. All they can do is trespass you. I expected to be asked to leave, but I was curious how long it would take. It wasn't a problem though. Also you can have a beer if you are carrying (unlike Texas), you just need to stay under .08, same as a driving a car.
I don't live in the Vegas area, but I don't believe there are any specific laws for visitors. I do believe they have some requirements for residents of the Vegas Metro area.
To be sure you will need to check with the county LE.

[lilareads]

You are legal to ccw. I am a resident. Avoid nlv. The strip is not in nlv. Also do not walk the strip from Fashion place mall north to the Stratosphere unless you are very situationally aware and built like a truck no one wants to mess with. Even though Circus Circus is in that stretch most is either closed casinos or under construction so it has become a crime haven.

[Tommy Moon]

Thanks for the clarification, everyone. I thought that "NLV" was the area the strip was located in. Glad to hear it's not. I've become very accustomed to carrying and this destination in particular seems like one where it would be prudent to do so.

Any more info or tips are still appreciated.

[Tommy Moon]

Not sure about your carry question, but I THINK Vegas has VERY strict carry laws. IF you are interested in restaurant advice...Jaleo in the cosmopolitan is the best place I've ever eaten....on company money so that helps...about $100.00 per person.

Probably too rich for my blood, but I'll have a look and see if I can find any specials for it while I'm there. I've found several for some other restaurants that I want to go to and they'll save me some serious money. I'll add this one to my wish list. ;)