76th (2011) Session
Opinions
View all submitted comments for each bill by the most recent, by votes for, or by votes against.
| SB176 | ||
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| For | It is our constitutional right as law abiding, legal american citizens! | May-31-2011 |
| For | May-10-2011 | |
| Against | May-05-2011 | |
| For | May-05-2011 | |
| For | May-05-2011 | |
| For | Other states have recently passed simular measures, most recently Arizona--to no ill effects. Hindering one's constitutional right to carry only serves to hinder those that feel they need to protect themselves. To quote an old saying "Locks only keep honest people honest"--anti constitutional carry laws (aka. current ccw law) have no bearing on those that are out to break the law or harm others. | Apr-29-2011 |
| For | Like arizona, alaska and Vermont this law will work well, and it will avoid Costco situations of open carry which we have scaring the uneducated of the open carry laws | Apr-20-2011 |
| For | Apr-18-2011 | |
| For | Apr-18-2011 | |
| For | Apr-15-2011 | |
| For | Apr-14-2011 | |
| For | Let's bring this to a vote. It is the right thing to do. | Apr-13-2011 |
| For | Apr-12-2011 | |
| For | Apr-12-2011 | |
| For | Apr-11-2011 | |
| For | Apr-11-2011 | |
| For | Apr-11-2011 | |
| For | Please get this bill out of committee and on to the floor for a vote. Everyone knows that these laws are not written for the criminal element, as they will just ignore them. It is our God-given right to bear arms, and the Constitution confirms it. While passing this bill to eliminate the need for concealed carry permits, also get rid of registration. Thank you! | Apr-10-2011 |
| For | Apr-09-2011 | |
| For | I believe that this is a step in the direction to give law abiding citizens their rights back. Thank you | Apr-09-2011 |
| For | Apr-07-2011 | |
| For | Apr-07-2011 | |
| For | Yes. Peaceable citizens should be able to carry concealed without any qualification other than being peaceable citizens. | Apr-07-2011 |
| For | It's about time | Apr-06-2011 |
| For | Apr-06-2011 | |
| For | I'm a target shooter, something I took up in college. Currently, to be in compliance with the law, I have to strap on my firearms to head off to the gun range (as I want to be compliant with the law). It seems to me that if I could just keep them cased and in my tote bag, neighbors, passing deputies, etc. would not have to be unduly alarmed. | Apr-05-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Apr-04-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Apr-02-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-30-2011 |
| For | Good to see our elected officials using common sense...it is refreshing. | Mar-30-2011 |
| Against | Constitutional Carry is not appropriate for Nevada & especially Clark County where we have MILLIONS of visitors from all over the world. I felt that Arizona was foolish when they went this direction in 2010. It's only been 9 months so one could hardly state a case that there have been no negative issues. Maybe so far.....but. Alaska, Vermont, and now Wyoming are so sparsley populated that it hardly makes no difference and the same goes for Montana once you're outside the boundaries of the 6 largest citie | Mar-29-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-28-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-28-2011 |
| For | We must respect and fully support our Constitutional Rights. If not, then our nation is no longer Free, and we have become a dictatorship, or a Socialist nightmare. | Mar-27-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-26-2011 |
| Against | I have a CCW and believe that you should have to take a course. Remove the expiration of the permits would be a good thing. | Mar-26-2011 |
| For | For the bill ! | Mar-26-2011 |
| For | It is following our US constition, however I think it might not be a bad idea to recomend that people have some classesand must know & understand the responsiblities of CCW | Mar-26-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-26-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-26-2011 |
| Against | No Comment | Mar-26-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-25-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-25-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-25-2011 |
| For | Because law abiding citizens will are by definition the ones who obey laws, let us ease restrictions on them since criminals buck the law anyhow and will carry weapons at will, | Mar-25-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-24-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-24-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-24-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-24-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-24-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-24-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-23-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-23-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-23-2011 |
| For | This should be passed. No other right is more fundamental to all freedoms that we enjoy more than the uninhibited right to keep and bear arms! Thank you for your consideration | Mar-23-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-23-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-23-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-22-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-22-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-22-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-21-2011 |
| For | This right is fundamental to the second amendment. A yes vote is a vote for freedom. | Mar-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-20-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-19-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-19-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-19-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-19-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-18-2011 |
| For | Your oath of office is to defend the Constitution of the USA, I took it many times when reenlisting in our Navy over a course of 20 years. I ask for your support of SB 176. Please do not infringe upon our Second Amendment. I thank you in advance for your support. | Mar-17-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-17-2011 |
| For | This should not even be on the books and should automatically be in effect as it is our god given right to bear arms. If this bill does not pass then maybe we should take the cops guns away too seeing that they are more dangerous than armed citizens. | Mar-17-2011 |
| Against | No Comment | Mar-17-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-17-2011 |
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| For | No Comment | Mar-16-2011 |
| For | Nevada would do well to follow the recent examples of other freedom loving western states | Mar-16-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-16-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-16-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-16-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-16-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-16-2011 |
| For | "...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." I believe this language implies that no licensing for any sort of carrying should be imposed. Therefore, I support SB-176 because it helps to bring Nevada back in conformance with the Constitution of the United States, and I ask that you, as Nevada State Senators, please do the same. Thank you for all that you do on behalf of the people of Nevada. | Mar-15-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-15-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-14-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-14-2011 |
| For | This bill is long overdue. You don't need a permit to exercise a "right to bear arms". What magic is their from open carry to concealed carry that necessitates a govt rubber stamp? | Mar-13-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-12-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-12-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-12-2011 |
| For | Law abiding citizens should be able to legally conceal carry without a permit. | Mar-12-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-12-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-11-2011 |
| For | This is the way it should be already. The 2nd amendment guarantees us these rights and yet so many laws passed by the states and the fed clearly strip us of these guaranteed rights. It's high time we got them back. | Mar-11-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-11-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-11-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-10-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-10-2011 |
| For | I support his bill! | Mar-10-2011 |
| For | I favor passage of SB 176 for the following reasons: In this country we believe we have the right to life. Therefore, it follows that we have the right to defend our life against those who might attempt to take it from us. Additionally, the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” In my opinion, a law which requires American citizens to obtain a permit before they may “bear” (carry) a gun in the place where it | Mar-10-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-09-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-09-2011 |
| For | I too will watch the votes on this bill close, as gun related bills are the ones that are the most determinative factor I use to decide for whom to vote. I strongly support this bill | Mar-09-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-09-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-07-2011 |
| For | I strongly urge passage of this bill to allow citizens the right to carry concealed and relieve residents of the burden of registering firearms. | Mar-07-2011 |
| Against | No Comment | Mar-07-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-07-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-07-2011 |
| For | Please schedule a hearing on this bill | Mar-07-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-07-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-07-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-06-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-06-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-06-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-06-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-06-2011 |
| For | The carry without a permit law has worked well in VT, AK, and AZ. More states are considering it. Nevada should adopt this too. | Mar-06-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-06-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-06-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-06-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-05-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-05-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-05-2011 |
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| For | No Comment | Mar-05-2011 |
| For | Pass this bill. Restore the original intent of the Second Amendment. | Mar-05-2011 |
| For | This bill seems to be consistent with the spirit of second amendment. "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." | Mar-05-2011 |
| For | Please schedule meetings to discuss this bill. This is a very important bill as if it passes it gives us our god given rights to carry and protect ourselves and our families. Thank you | Mar-05-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-05-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-05-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-05-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-05-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-04-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-04-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-04-2011 |
| For | I urge our representatives to support this bill and make it law. The Second Amendment states it's intent and purpose clearly, and has been upheld. This bill would place NV firmly where it belongs, honoring our western heritage and supporting the ability for NV citizens to defend themselves in the manner they choose. | Mar-03-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-03-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-03-2011 |
| For | The 2nd Amendment should be all the permit we need. | Mar-03-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-03-2011 |
| For | The current provisions for registration are unconstitutional | Mar-02-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-02-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-02-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-02-2011 |
| For | The restrictions on firearms is why this country is not really free.... | Mar-02-2011 |
| For | I open carry because I won't get permission for a right. This has worked well in Arizona, Vermont, Alaska, and soon Wyoming. | Mar-01-2011 |
| For | It is our right. Pure and simple. | Mar-01-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-01-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-01-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-01-2011 |
| For | This common sense Bill Offers the "law abiding," protection from all sorts of legal problems. Like the gun I have legaly in my safe that was registered WRONG by METRO, and METRO refuses to re- register, leaving me in fear of even owning the gun, Yet selling it would be a crime as well. this is not the way law abiding citizens should be treated. Bill 177 if passed would solve numerous issues like this, without sacrificing any capibility's of law enforcement. | Mar-01-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Mar-01-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-28-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-28-2011 |
| For | This would be a huge step in the right direction for Nevada. | Feb-28-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-28-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-28-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-28-2011 |
| For | SB176, addressing "constitutional carry" and Clark County's "blue card" registration proces,is important and should not be left to die in committee. The existing concealed carry and registration process (Clark County) is a burden to law abiding citizens. Existing laws penalize those who use guns in the commission of crimes; criminals carry concealed guns in defiance of existing state law. The existing concealed carry & gun registration permit process discourages law abiding citizens from participat | Feb-27-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-27-2011 |
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| For | This is another great bill worthy of your support! | Feb-27-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-27-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-27-2011 |
| For | We need this | Feb-27-2011 |
| For | This would be a great bill to pass in Nevada. Thanks to all of the sponsors for getting this bill together, now let's pass it. | Feb-26-2011 |
| For | "Shall not be infringed" means without restriction. registration and requiring citizens to "apply" for a permit is unconstitutional. | Feb-26-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-26-2011 |
| For | ...the right of the people to keep and bear arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. | Feb-25-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-25-2011 |
| For | This bill addresses time consuming, ineffective and costly requirements for Clark County and its residents. I fully support this bill. | Feb-25-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-25-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-24-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-24-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-24-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-23-2011 |
| For | This will help to keep lawful citizens safe | Feb-23-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-23-2011 |
| For | I have been waiting for a while for this bill, sounds good to me. | Feb-22-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-22-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-22-2011 |
| For | This is how you follow the Constitution! | Feb-22-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-22-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-22-2011 |
| For | I support this bill 110%. The restrictions it seeks to repeal are onerous assaults on the freedom of Nevadans. That are archaic and it's time for them to go. | Feb-22-2011 |
| For | Nevada State Constitution, Article One, Section 11 reads "Every citizen has the right to keep and BEAR arms for security and defense, for lawful hunting and recreational use and other lawful purposes." Note that I emphasized the word BEAR because a right is meaningless if it cannot be exercised. Also, Clark County's registration system is full of innaccurate information because there is no mechanism to remove firearms no longer owned by Clark County residents who transfer them to Non-Clark residents or | Feb-22-2011 |
| For | The Bill of Rights and the Constitution gives me the right to protect myself and my family from harm. The 2nd amendment gives us all the right to KEEP AND BARE firearms. We should all have the right of self protection at anytime in any manner and location as a law abiding Citizen. The 2nd amendment is my CCW permit period!! Gun laws only take away law abiding Citizens rights, not criminals!!! They could care let about any law. You are all Oath takers, honor that Oath of Office and protect our Rights! | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | Follow Arizonas lead, not California!!! | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | This is long overdue! | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | It's about time. | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | Law abiding citizens should not need to be put on a list for owning and carrying a firearm. Vermont, Alaska, and Arizona have proven that not needing a permit to carry concealed does not equate to blood baths or wild west shootouts. Please, vote this bill in. Clark County has been no safer since the inception of the blue card policy, please allow those to own a firearm without having to be put on a list as well. | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No permit should be required to carry a firearm. This bill is a huge step in the right direction in regards to the NV and US Constitutions. | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | All for it. It'll even save the state some money. | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | This would be in line with the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constition, '...shall not be infringed...' | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | This our long-awaited Constitutional Carry law. Please let us follow in the footsteps of Arizona and pass this senate bill! | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | I have had a concealed weapons permit for 13 years and feel this bill would be a step in the right direction for Nevada. This bill would finally recognize our constitutional right to defend ourselves and loved ones. Please Vote yes. | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | Law abiding citizens should not need permission to lawfully carry a concealed firearm for self defense. It's not a right if you have to pay for it. | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | I support constitutional carry, including all the benefits and risks associated with allowing anyone to carry without a permit. Its time we upheld the second ammendment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | Open carry is already legal. Concealed guns are no more dangerous. We should follow the example of Alaska, Vermont and Arizona and provide constitutional carry. Permits should be optional and designed for maximum reciprocity purposes only. | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | I fully support this bill and hope you will as well. The US Constitution and the NV Constitution both make it clear that right to bear arms for defense should not be restricted. I also support this bill finally cleaning up Clark County's immunity to certain aspects of the state's preemption law. | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-21-2011 |
| For | It's time to return to constitutional carry. The permit process is an unfair process that enriches CCW instructors and sheriffs. | Feb-20-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-20-2011 |
| For | Constitutional carry is exactly the direction this state needs to go. Vermont and Alaska have successfully had a no permit requirement for years with no harmful effects. However, please allow the state to continue issuing permits for those wishing to use reciprocity laws to allow carrying of handguns in other states friendly to Nevada permits. | Feb-19-2011 |
| For | Vote YES! Open carry of firearms is completely lawful in Nevada. Why should it be a felony if your shirttail covers your handgun?? Criminals don't apply for CCW permits. We already have plenty of laws to deal with criminal use/carry of firearms! VT, AK, AZ, TX, MT have similar laws - with NO problems! Are Nevadans somehow "less worthy"? Obviously NOT! This bill is RIGHT for Nevada! DO Pass! | Feb-19-2011 |
| Against | Concealed permits should be universally honored in all 50 states. Just ensure that the training/screening of applicants is conistent. similar to a drivers liscense. Registration of a weapon should not be a consideration. ie. A Glock is a Glock reguardless of the caliber. | Feb-19-2011 |
| For | I feel that this is the correct action to take. I am watching closely the outcome of the votes. | Feb-18-2011 |
| For | No Comment | Feb-17-2011 |
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