Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 15, Crimes and Punishments
NRS (Crimes) § 202.257: Possession of firearm when under influence of alcohol, controlled substance or other intoxicating substance; administration of evidentiary test; penalty; forfeiture of firearm
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or intoxicating substances to a degree impairing safe firearm control. A violation is a misdemeanor; the firearm may be forfeited if brandished or handled dangerously during the violation.
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