people who live in las vegas, is it legal to shoot in the desert

gunsanroses91 · February 12, 2009, 03:44 AM

we take the 95 north way past the mt charleston exit to this little canyons that we shoot at.
does anyone know if its legal to shoot out there?

WC145 · February 12, 2009, 09:52 AM

I don't know how it is now but when I was stationed at Nellis AFB back in the early 80's we'd just drive out to the end of any paved road and start shooting when we hit dirt.

gr8fulgolf · February 15, 2009, 05:06 PM

I believe you must be 1000 yards from and roadway or residence, I thought I just read that somewhere on one of the local gunshop websites. I think there's a few outdoor ranges around also, one for sure up in the NW area.

Phantomoak · February 23, 2009, 11:07 PM

No.

It used to be OK, but recently (iirc) you can not shoot around Clark County because of the EPA and "dust" on BLM land.

As for non-BLM land in Clark, that is a HUGE no-no.

I live in Reno, and talking to Dick Gammick (the Washoe DA) has given me the information that Washoe and Clark often aggressively pursue shooters in illegal areas (unmarked or marked).

It used to be that you could shoot anywhere in both counties as long as you were out of the way and had a backstop. Now both are too crowded to allow it legally.

However, I still drive off into the wild yonder to throw lead. It is what it is. (and I have a 3rd degree connection to the DA

)

Swampghost · February 23, 2009, 11:37 PM

Check it out with your local Sheriff's office. Here it varies from county to county.
I got nailed when they changed the law from 'within 500 ft. of a paved road' to 'within 500 ft. of a road'. I had to pay a small fine+court costs, take a day off from work and pay a bar tab for the two buddies that helped me carry my confiscated firearms from the evidence lockup to the truck. It cost me over $400!
At the time I rented a large 3/2 for $360 a month. Take-home pay was $380 every two weeks. Gas was $0.40 and rising. Steak was $1.60 lb.

$400 was a heavy hit at the time and I assume that it's all relative.

Perajio · February 24, 2009, 02:49 PM

Find a local gun range and shoot there. Not worth the hassle.

Baba Louie · March 3, 2009, 10:58 PM

2 maps to ponder when shooting out in the hinterlands near LV
First is the Clark County no-go map... 24"x36" format

http://gisgate.co.clark.nv.us/gisplo...alfirearms.pdf

They tell you to check w/ the feds for areas not shown so that takes you to this map... 11" x 17" format

http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medial...%2010-4-07.pdf

Print out each and keep folded in your range bag, making darn sure you're not within some agencies boundaries or 1000 ft of a "designated" road... also noting the feds req't of staying on designated routes/roads only in certain "wilderness" areas!?!?! (horseback access or foot traffic is okey dokey in those areas). There's lots of desert out there and lots of trashy shooters, so please, always bring out more trash than you bring in, yada yada.

Regular Joe · March 4, 2009, 02:23 AM

I am SO surprised that no-one has mentioned Nevada Shooters yet! We got a nice map here:
http://nevadashooters.com/showthread.php?t=604

February 12, 2009, 03:44 AM	#1
gunsanroses91 Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Posts: 1	people who live in las vegas, is it legal to shoot in the desert we take the 95 north way past the mt charleston exit to this little canyons that we shoot at. does anyone know if its legal to shoot out there?

February 23, 2009, 11:37 PM	#5
Swampghost Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: Florida, east coast Posts: 2,106	Check it out with your local Sheriff's office. Here it varies from county to county. I got nailed when they changed the law from 'within 500 ft. of a paved road' to 'within 500 ft. of a road'. I had to pay a small fine+court costs, take a day off from work and pay a bar tab for the two buddies that helped me carry my confiscated firearms from the evidence lockup to the truck. It cost me over $400! At the time I rented a large 3/2 for $360 a month. Take-home pay was $380 every two weeks. Gas was $0.40 and rising. Steak was $1.60 lb. $400 was a heavy hit at the time and I assume that it's all relative. __________________ NRA Patron Member

February 24, 2009, 02:49 PM	#6
Perajio Member Join Date: August 6, 2008 Location: Somewhere near Buffalo, NY Posts: 98	Find a local gun range and shoot there. Not worth the hassle. __________________ Annoy a Liberal - Work, succeed, and be happy!!! Join The NRA and protect you're rights!

March 3, 2009, 10:58 PM	#7
Baba Louie Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2001 Posts: 1,552	2 maps to ponder when shooting out in the hinterlands near LV First is the Clark County no-go map... 24"x36" format http://gisgate.co.clark.nv.us/gisplo...alfirearms.pdf They tell you to check w/ the feds for areas not shown so that takes you to this map... 11" x 17" format http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medial...%2010-4-07.pdf Print out each and keep folded in your range bag, making darn sure you're not within some agencies boundaries or 1000 ft of a "designated" road... also noting the feds req't of staying on designated routes/roads only in certain "wilderness" areas!?!?! (horseback access or foot traffic is okey dokey in those areas). There's lots of desert out there and lots of trashy shooters, so please, always bring out more trash than you bring in, yada yada. __________________ A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." - George Washington, January 8, 1790, First State of the Union Address

February 12, 2009, 09:52 AM	#2
WC145 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 1,836	I don't know how it is now but when I was stationed at Nellis AFB back in the early 80's we'd just drive out to the end of any paved road and start shooting when we hit dirt.

February 15, 2009, 05:06 PM	#3
gr8fulgolf Junior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 1	I believe you must be 1000 yards from and roadway or residence, I thought I just read that somewhere on one of the local gunshop websites. I think there's a few outdoor ranges around also, one for sure up in the NW area.

February 23, 2009, 11:07 PM	#4
Phantomoak Junior Member Join Date: February 23, 2009 Posts: 4	No. It used to be OK, but recently (iirc) you can not shoot around Clark County because of the EPA and "dust" on BLM land. As for non-BLM land in Clark, that is a HUGE no-no. I live in Reno, and talking to Dick Gammick (the Washoe DA) has given me the information that Washoe and Clark often aggressively pursue shooters in illegal areas (unmarked or marked). It used to be that you could shoot anywhere in both counties as long as you were out of the way and had a backstop. Now both are too crowded to allow it legally. However, I still drive off into the wild yonder to throw lead. It is what it is. (and I have a 3rd degree connection to the DA )

March 4, 2009, 02:23 AM	#8
Regular Joe Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2008 Posts: 255	I am SO surprised that no-one has mentioned Nevada Shooters yet! We got a nice map here: http://nevadashooters.com/showthread.php?t=604