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Is target shooting allowed in BLM Nevada Southern Nevada District right now?
Open Generally yes, with rules
No seasonal fire restrictions; BLM Nevada fire prevention order (since May 1, 2026) still applies: no fireworks, explosives or binary exploding targets, and no tracer, incendiary or steel-component ammo (Nevada Fire Info restrictions page, Nevada Fire Info layer).
No seasonal fire restrictions; BLM Nevada fire prevention order (since May 1, 2026) still applies: no fireworks, explosives or binary exploding targets, and no tracer, incendiary or steel-component ammo (Nevada Fire Info restrictions page, Nevada Fire Info layer).
Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 6:34 PM MT
Official source: BLM Nevada Southern Nevada District →
Verify before you go. Fire restrictions and closures can change daily. Confirm with the managing agency and follow posted signs. This page is not legal advice.
Status signals we checked
- Nevada Fire Info restrictions page: no fire restrictions
- Nevada Fire Info layer: no fire restrictions
Mapped ranges, closures and restriction zones
| Name | Type | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLM Las Vegas Valley shooting closure | Shooting closure | Closed | BLM Southern Nevada: public lands inside the Las Vegas Valley have been closed to recreational target shooting since 1998 (Federal Register 98-4926). Clark County's unlawful-discharge area also covers most of the valley. Check the BLM closure map for the boundary. (Pin is approximate. Entry verified 2026-10-19.) source |
| Red Rock Canyon | Shooting closure | Closed | Recreational target shooting is prohibited in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. source |
| Sloan Canyon | Shooting closure | Closed | Recreational target shooting is prohibited in Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. source |
| BLM Nevada Southern Nevada District (district-wide fire restriction status) | Fire restriction zone | Open | No seasonal fire restrictions; BLM Nevada fire prevention order (since May 1, 2026) still applies: no fireworks, explosives or binary exploding targets, and no tracer, incendiary or steel-component ammo (Nevada Fire Info restrictions page, Nevada Fire Info layer). source |
General rules
- BLM Nevada fire prevention order (in effect year-round since May 1, 2026): no fireworks, explosives or binary exploding targets, and no tracer, incendiary or steel-component ammunition.
- Target shooting is prohibited in Red Rock Canyon and Sloan Canyon NCAs and on BLM land in the Las Vegas Valley.
- Stage 1/2 orders can add more limits; check the district's order before you go.
- Use a safe backstop, don't shoot from or across a road, and pack out all targets, shells and brass.
Notes
- BLM Nevada fire prevention order (since May 1, 2026) still applies: no fireworks, explosives or binary exploding targets, and no tracer, incendiary or steel-component ammo.
- Recreational shooting rules and closures: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/recreation-programs/recreational-shooting/nevada
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