Non-Resident permit · IL → NV
Is an Illinois Non-Resident Permit Valid in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada is one of the states that honors the Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL) held by an Illinois non-resident, so your permit is valid there.
Why
- Nevada's official reciprocity list includes Illinois.
Official DPS list effective July 1, 2026 (28 states); neither NRS 202.3688 nor the list imposes an issuing-state residency condition. A permit holder who becomes a Nevada resident loses reciprocity 60 days after establishing residency unless issued a Nevada permit (NRS 202.3688(2)).
The permit (Illinois)
- Permit
- Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL)
- Issued by
- Illinois State Police
- Issue policy
- Shall-issue
- Issued to non-residents?
- Yes — Non-residents may apply only if their state is 'substantially similar' - currently Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas and Virginia (per ISP). Fee $300 (residents $150). Illinois residents also need a FOID card; non-residents are not eligible for a FOID card and are not required to have one.
The destination (Nevada)
- Recognition policy
- Honors a named list of 28 states
- Permitless carry
- No
- Duty to inform
- No (present permit on demand)
- Magazine limit
- No state limit
Carry rules in Nevada
Whatever your permit status, Nevada law governs how you carry inside the state. The rules below matter most on a short trip.
- No proactive duty to inform. Permittees must carry the permit with ID and present both if requested by a peace officer (NRS 202.3667); violation is a $25 civil penalty.
- Nevada sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
- Nevada is not a permitless-carry state: concealed carry there requires a permit Nevada recognizes.
- With a Nevada or recognized out-of-state permit, carrying a loaded concealed handgun in a vehicle is legal; without a permit, carrying a concealed weapon on the person (including in a vehicle) violates NRS 202.350.
Off-limits places in Nevada
Nevada bans carry in 4 kinds of places. The first on the list:
- Public buildings on public airport property
- Public buildings of schools, child care facilities or the Nevada System of Higher Education without written permission
Illinois vs Nevada: what changes at the state line
Crossing from Illinois into Nevada changes 3 rules: magazine limit (15 rounds → None); out-of-state permits honored (None → 28 states); open carry (No → Yes, no permit).
| Rule | Illinois | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Permitless carry | No | No |
| Duty to inform police | No | No |
| Magazine limit | 15 rounds | None |
| Out-of-state permits honored | None | 28 states |
| Open carry | No | Yes, no permit |
Going the other way, a Nevada non-resident permit in Illinois: not recognized.
Driving on from Nevada
How an Illinois non-resident permit fares in the states bordering Nevada:
- Arizona — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
- California — Not recognized
- Idaho — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
- Oregon — Not recognized
- Utah — Recognized — and permitless carry applies
Frequently asked questions
- Does Nevada honor an Illinois resident permit?
- Recognized — carry with your permit. The answer is the same as for the non-resident permit on this page.
- Can a Nevada non-resident permit holder carry in Illinois?
- Not recognized. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on Illinois's law, not Nevada's.
- Where does Nevada publish its official reciprocity list?
- Nevada publishes its recognition policy on an official state page, linked in the sources on this page. That page is the authority — check it shortly before travel, because recognition lists change without much notice.
Official sources
- Nevada State Police RCCD — CCW recognition list (effective July 1, 2026) — accessed 2026-09-27
- NRS Chapter 202 — 202.3657, 202.3667, 202.3673, 202.3688 (Rev. 4/15/2026) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Nevada State Police RCCD — Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit — accessed 2026-09-27
- Illinois State Police - Concealed Carry License — accessed 2026-08-08
- Illinois State Police - Transport Your Firearm Legally (ISP 1-154, 7/25) - out-of-state recognition, vehicle exception, officer disclosure — accessed 2026-08-08
- Illinois State Police - Assault Weapons / Protect Illinois Communities Act (magazine limits) — accessed 2026-08-08
- Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau - FAQ — accessed 2026-08-08