Non-Resident permit · WV → NV
Is a West Virginia Non-Resident Permit Valid in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada is one of the states that honors the Concealed Handgun License (CHL) held by a West Virginia non-resident, so your permit is valid there.
Why
- Nevada's official reciprocity list includes West Virginia.
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 (West Virginia)
- Permit
- Concealed Handgun License (CHL)
- Issued by
- County sheriff (residents apply in their county of residence; non-residents may apply to any county sheriff)
- Issue policy
- Shall-issue
- Issued to non-residents?
- Yes — Since early-2021 law changes, non-residents may obtain a WV CHL by applying to any county sheriff of their choice with the same requirements as residents (live-fire training, fees). Provisional CHLs (18-20) are limited to WV residents.
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
Recognition is only half the question. Once you're inside Nevada, its carry rules apply to you exactly as they do to locals.
- 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
West Virginia vs Nevada: what changes at the state line
Crossing from West Virginia into Nevada changes 2 rules: permitless carry (Yes (18+) → No); out-of-state permits honored (36 states → 28 states).
| Rule | West Virginia | Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Permitless carry | Yes (18+) | No |
| Duty to inform police | No | No |
| Magazine limit | None | None |
| Out-of-state permits honored | 36 states | 28 states |
| Open carry | Yes, no permit | Yes, no permit |
Going the other way, a Nevada non-resident permit in West Virginia: recognized — and permitless carry applies.
Driving on from Nevada
How a West Virginia 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 a West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
- Recognized — and permitless carry applies. Reciprocity is decided by the destination state, so the answer in this direction depends on West Virginia'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
- WV Attorney General — Gun Reciprocity Frequently Asked Questions — accessed 2026-08-08
- WV Attorney General — On The Mark: A Guide to Concealed Handgun Laws in West Virginia (July 2024, incl. full text of W. Va. Code § 61-7-6a) — accessed 2026-08-08
- WV Attorney General — Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map, as of October 1, 2025 — accessed 2026-08-08
- WV Legislature — HB 4106 (2026 RS) enrolled text, amending § 61-7-7(c) (permitless carry 18+) — accessed 2026-09-27
- WV Legislature — HB 4106 bill history (approved 2026-04-01; effective June 12, 2026; Acts ch. 75) — accessed 2026-09-27
- W. Va. Code § 61-7-4 — License to carry deadly weapons (fees, training, term) (via Wayback 2025-11-16) — accessed 2026-09-27