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I went down to the NLVPD and oh my god those people are idiots.
When I registered my weapon I simply asked for information on open carry in north las vegas. The woman working there named jennifer asked me what open carry was. I explained to her what it was.
She then handed me an application for CCW. I said thank you kindly, but that does neither answer my question, or direct me to where i might find the answer. She said that I could not have a loaded weapon in my vehicle or carry the weapon on my person.
I again asked for a reference, and she could not provide it. I asked if anyone else was around that may know. They brought a gentleman from the back out and I asked him the same question, for a reference on whether or not open carry is legan in north las vegas. he now passed me an application for a CCW. I did the same thing and thanked him for that, but explained that doesn't answer my question. He did not have the answer for me.
So far, I have two people that have just registered my pistol tell me that they have no idea where to find information on open carry at the Lake Mead police station.
I ask to speak to the sergeant on duty. He's unavailable.
I make a phone call to metro police department and explain to them that no one at the north las vegas police department knows there own statutes, and cannot provide me even a reference to where I may find them myself. They operator i'm speaking with places me on hold saying she's going to make a phone call.
now looking through the window where I just spoke to the two numskulls before I see the phone ring. The two women must be chatting in a confused manner about what nonsense they can tell me to get me to go away. When the woman I'm looking at hangs up, the operator on my end takes me off hold (so i'm pretty much sure there were talking to each other). She tells me the only reference they can provide is online at northlasvegas.com.
I leave and go the Washburn NLVPD office. Thankfully an officer is at the help window. He's a bit more knowledgeable and offers actual help.
He explains to me that it is illegal for me to have a firearm in my vehicle unless i'm required to have it when going to my job, or for sport or recreation.
However as opposed to what the other office told me, open carry in north las vegas is legal. He explains though that if a policeman sees me I will be detained and brought in to find out why i'm carrying. I tell him i'm comfortable with that if i'm not violating the law.
So i once again get him to break it down.
-I can't travel with my firearm in my car.
-Open carry is legal, but i'll be detained if found doing so.
So basically i have to walk everywhere and dodge the police if i want to open carry.
Here's the reference:
http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/nolasvegas/
(edit: title 9.32)
I hate NLVPD
Same goes for Boulder City and Henderson I believe.
