§ 202.255 Setting spring gun or other deadly weapon: Unlawful and permitted uses; penalties
§ 202.257 Possession of firearm when under influence of alcohol, controlled substance or other intoxicating substance; administration of evidentiary test; penalty; forfeiture of firearm
§ 202.260 Unlawful possession, manufacture or disposition of explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions
§ 202.261 Possession of component of explosive or incendiary device with intent to manufacture explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions
§ 202.262 Possession of explosive or incendiary device in or near certain public or private areas: Penalty; exceptions
§ 202.263 Unlawful manufacture, purchase, possession, sale, advertisement or transportation of hoax bomb: Penalty; exceptions
§ 202.265 Possession of dangerous weapon on property or in vehicle of school or child care facility; penalty; exceptions
§ 202.273 Unlawful manufacture or sale of certain metal-penetrating bullets: Exceptions; penalty
§ 202.274 Unlawful import, sale, manufacture, transfer, receipt or possession of certain semiautomatic firearms, devices or parts that modify semiautomatic firearms: Penalties; exceptions
§ 202.275 Possession, manufacture or disposition of short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun: Penalty; exceptions
§ 202.277 Changing, altering, removing or obliterating serial number of firearm prohibited; possession of firearm with serial number changed, altered, removed or obliterated prohibited; penalties
§ 202.280 Discharging firearm in or upon public streets or in places of public resort; throwing deadly missiles; duties of civil, military and peace officers; penalties
§ 202.285 Discharging firearm at or into structure, vehicle, aircraft or watercraft; penalties
§ 202.287 Discharging firearm within or from structure or vehicle; penalties
§ 202.290 Aiming firearm at human being; discharging weapon where person might be endangered; penalty
§ 202.300 Use or possession of firearm by child under age of 18 years; unlawful to aid or permit child to commit violation; unlawful to store or leave firearm under certain circumstances; penalties; child 14 years of age or older authorized to possess fi
§ 202.310 Sale of firearms to minors; penalty
§ 202.320 Drawing deadly weapon in threatening manner
§ 202.340 Confiscation and disposition of dangerous weapons by law enforcement agencies
§ 202.350 Manufacture, importation, possession or use of dangerous weapon or silencer; carrying concealed weapon without permit; penalties; issuance of permit to carry concealed weapon; exceptions
§ 202.357 Electronic stun device: Use prohibited except for self-defense; possession by certain persons prohibited; sale, gift or other provision to certain persons prohibited; penalties
§ 202.360 Ownership or possession of firearm by certain persons prohibited; penalties
§ 202.361 Surrender, sale or transfer of firearm by person prohibited from owning or possessing firearm; fee for collection of firearm by local law enforcement agency
§ 202.362 Sale, transfer or disposal of firearm or ammunition to certain persons prohibited; purchase of firearm on behalf of certain persons prohibited; penalty; exceptions
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 202 > Weapons > Dangerous Weapons and Firearms

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Amortization: Paying off a loan by regular installments.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • controlled substance: means a drug, immediate precursor or other substance which is listed in schedule I, II, III, IV or V for control by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to NRS 453. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.031
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • fugitive from justice: means a person who has been found in this State after:

    1. See Nevada Revised Statutes 202.005

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Precedent: A court decision in an earlier case with facts and law similar to a dispute currently before a court. Precedent will ordinarily govern the decision of a later similar case, unless a party can show that it was wrongly decided or that it differed in some significant way.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • substantial bodily harm: means :

    1. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.060

  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.