Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Washoe County. Reno is located in the Truckee Meadows at the base of the Sierra Nevada, blending warehousing, tech campuses, and the university alongside its casino roots. Orders are shipped to FFL dealers throughout Washoe County and the Truckee River corridor.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Nevada law allows.
Nevada does not require a permit to purchase, firearm registration, or a state waiting period. Since January 2, 2020, nearly all transfers require a background check. Purchasing from a dealer involves photo ID, ATF Form 4473, and a federal NICS check. Private transfers must occur at a licensed dealer, with exceptions for immediate family and temporary transfers. Federal law allows rifle and shotgun sales at 18 and handgun sales at 21.
Dealers in these communities all work for Reno-area buyers:
Open carry of a handgun is legal in Nevada for adults who may lawfully possess firearms. Concealed carry requires a Nevada concealed firearm permit, issued by the sheriff of the county where you reside, or the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in Clark County. Applicants must be 21, or 18 to 20 with qualifying military service, and pass a Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs course with live fire. Permits are valid for five years, and the sheriff has up to 120 days to process applications. Schools, child care facilities, and posted public buildings are off limits.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife organizes big-game hunts by unit and hunt code. Mule deer, elk, and pronghorn tags are awarded through an annual draw, with applications typically open from mid-March to mid-May. Most any-legal-weapon mule deer hunts occur between October and late November, with archery and muzzleloader hunts earlier and some late hunts extending the season. Legal firearms include centerfire rifles from .22 to .50 caliber with cases no longer than three inches, while full metal jacket, steel core, and tracer ammunition are prohibited.
Unit 195 includes the Virginia Range near Reno, hosting an any-legal-weapon mule deer season from October 5 to November 2. Units 194 and 196 in the Carson Range run November 5 to 30, with all deer tags issued by draw.
The Virginia and Pah Rah ranges on the outskirts of Reno offer mule deer and chukar hunting, with Nevada’s high desert terrain demanding long shots and rugged hiking for hunters.
Public ranges on the city pages are operated or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest. Most require a license or a day pass and close on some weekdays; check the agency page first.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Sparks, Carson City, Verdi, Reno or anywhere in Washoe County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Nevada does not require a permit to purchase or firearm registration. You must present photo ID, complete ATF Form 4473, and pass a federal background check at the licensed dealer near Reno handling your order.
No. Nevada has no state waiting period. Once the background check is approved, the dealer can transfer the firearm the same day, with most checks completed quickly.
The sheriff of the county where you reside issues Nevada concealed firearm permits; in Clark County, this is handled by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Applicants must be 21, or 18 to 20 with qualifying military service, and pass a Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs course with live fire.
Most states set a minimum caliber or cartridge for deer handguns that 9mm does not meet. Use a rifle, or a handgun the state's regulations allow.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Washoe County Sheriff, and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in Clark County or a local attorney about your own situation.