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Currently fifteen states recognize Nevada permits, most doing so long before Nevada implemented reciprocity. Now that Nevada has a provision for reciprocity, Nevada officials have been very strict in their recognition of other states. Of the fifteen states that have freely allowed Nevada residents to travel protected within their borders, only six have been afforded reciprocity for their courtesy.
Nevada currently recognizes only nine states, three of which still do not allow Nevada residents the same in return. Many residents of these disallowed states take this as a slap in the face from Nevada officials.
I am from Texas, who has honored Nevada permits since March of 2005, due to a unilateral proclamation by Governor Perry. With the establishment of Nevada reciprocity and the fact that Texas provisions are substantially similar to Nevada's, most felt sure that Texas would be on the list of recognized states. To the surprise of many, it was not.
At the most recent meeting at our local gun club, a proposal was made for the club to draft a letter to the Texas Attorney General and to Governor Perry urging that if Nevada does not add Texas to their reciprocity list by July 01, 2008 (Nevada's next date of mandatory review) that Gov. Perry rescind the 2005 proclamation affording recognition of Nevada permits until a reciprocity agreement can be secured with Nevada. Members were also urged to send personal letters requesting the same. While the proposal failed to pass, it failed by only a few votes and many of the members have likely sent personal letters calling for such action.
While I am not a supporter of giving up won ground in any manor and did not support this proposal, I can understand the frustration these members feel. I too feel slapped in the face by Nevada officials and I suspect this is the feeling of people all across the our state, as well as,the other disallowed states that have supported Nevada for so long in their quest for reciprocity.
It appears that the Nevada officials responsible for reviewing and preparing the list in the NDPS are being very critical and not applying the standards of review in the spirit of the law as intended. The pertinent Nevada statute states:
NRS 202.3689 Department to prepare list of states that meet certain requirements concerning permits; Department to provide copy of list to law enforcement agencies in this State; Department to make list available to public.
1. On or before July 1 of each year, the Department shall:
(a) Examine the requirements for the issuance of a permit to carry a concealed firearm in each state and determine whether the requirements of each state are substantially similar to or more stringent than the requirements set forth in NRS 202.3653 to 202.369, inclusive.
(b) Determine whether each state has an electronic database which identifies each individual who possesses a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm issued by that state and which a law enforcement officer in this State may access at all times through a national law enforcement telecommunications system.
Many states, including Texas,meet these requirements and should be afforded reciprocity under this statute. It is up to the people of Nevada to apply pressure by writing letters toNevada officials in the NDPSand to their legislators demanding that therequirements for reciprocity be applied as intended by legislators, in that, states that have provisionssubstantially similar toNevada provisions be recognized.
Proper application of this statute by Nevada DPS officials will not only insure more reciprocity for Nevada residents (and may even prevent the loss of some you already enjoy), it will allow visitors to Nevada (who Nevada depends on highly for state revenue) an increased level of protection while there.
Take care all and be safe,
Doc
Currently fifteen states recognize Nevada permits, most doing so long before Nevada implemented reciprocity. Now that Nevada has a provision for reciprocity, Nevada officials have been very strict in their recognition of other states. Of the fifteen states that have freely allowed Nevada residents to travel protected within their borders, only six have been afforded reciprocity for their courtesy.
Nevada currently recognizes only nine states, three of which still do not allow Nevada residents the same in return. Many residents of these disallowed states take this as a slap in the face from Nevada officials.
I am from Texas, who has honored Nevada permits since March of 2005, due to a unilateral proclamation by Governor Perry. With the establishment of Nevada reciprocity and the fact that Texas provisions are substantially similar to Nevada's, most felt sure that Texas would be on the list of recognized states. To the surprise of many, it was not.
At the most recent meeting at our local gun club, a proposal was made for the club to draft a letter to the Texas Attorney General and to Governor Perry urging that if Nevada does not add Texas to their reciprocity list by July 01, 2008 (Nevada's next date of mandatory review) that Gov. Perry rescind the 2005 proclamation affording recognition of Nevada permits until a reciprocity agreement can be secured with Nevada. Members were also urged to send personal letters requesting the same. While the proposal failed to pass, it failed by only a few votes and many of the members have likely sent personal letters calling for such action.
While I am not a supporter of giving up won ground in any manor and did not support this proposal, I can understand the frustration these members feel. I too feel slapped in the face by Nevada officials and I suspect this is the feeling of people all across the our state, as well as,the other disallowed states that have supported Nevada for so long in their quest for reciprocity.
It appears that the Nevada officials responsible for reviewing and preparing the list in the NDPS are being very critical and not applying the standards of review in the spirit of the law as intended. The pertinent Nevada statute states:
NRS 202.3689 Department to prepare list of states that meet certain requirements concerning permits; Department to provide copy of list to law enforcement agencies in this State; Department to make list available to public.
1. On or before July 1 of each year, the Department shall:
(a) Examine the requirements for the issuance of a permit to carry a concealed firearm in each state and determine whether the requirements of each state are substantially similar to or more stringent than the requirements set forth in NRS 202.3653 to 202.369, inclusive.
(b) Determine whether each state has an electronic database which identifies each individual who possesses a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm issued by that state and which a law enforcement officer in this State may access at all times through a national law enforcement telecommunications system.
Many states, including Texas,meet these requirements and should be afforded reciprocity under this statute. It is up to the people of Nevada to apply pressure by writing letters toNevada officials in the NDPSand to their legislators demanding that therequirements for reciprocity be applied as intended by legislators, in that, states that have provisionssubstantially similar toNevada provisions be recognized.
Proper application of this statute by Nevada DPS officials will not only insure more reciprocity for Nevada residents (and may even prevent the loss of some you already enjoy), it will allow visitors to Nevada (who Nevada depends on highly for state revenue) an increased level of protection while there.
Take care all and be safe,
Doc