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Is target shooting allowed in Clark County, NV (Las Vegas area) right now?
Restricted Yes, but with restrictions
Shooting is prohibited inside the mapped areas below; elsewhere follow state law and landowner rules.
Shooting is prohibited inside the mapped areas below; elsewhere follow state law and landowner rules.
Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 6:34 PM MT
Official source: Clark County, NV (Las Vegas area) →
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.
Mapped ranges, closures and restriction zones
| Name | Type | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLM Wilderness Study Area NV-050-217 (Clark County discharge area) | Shooting closure | Closed | Discharging a firearm is unlawful here under Clark County Code 12.04.230 (exceptions such as established ranges are in the code). Federal land in the valley is also closed to target shooting by BLM. source |
| Clark County unlawful discharge area (right-of-way corridors) | Shooting closure | Closed | Discharging a firearm is unlawful here under Clark County Code 12.04.230 (exceptions such as established ranges are in the code). Federal land in the valley is also closed to target shooting by BLM. source |
| Clark County unlawful discharge area (right-of-way corridors) | Shooting closure | Closed | Discharging a firearm is unlawful here under Clark County Code 12.04.230 (exceptions such as established ranges are in the code). Federal land in the valley is also closed to target shooting by BLM. source |
| Clark County unlawful firearm discharge area | Shooting closure | Closed | Discharging a firearm is unlawful here under Clark County Code 12.04.230 (exceptions such as established ranges are in the code). Federal land in the valley is also closed to target shooting by BLM. source |
General rules
- County discharge ordinances apply regardless of land type; city limits have their own rules.
- Shooting on private land requires landowner permission and must follow state law.
Notes
- Clark County Code 12.04.230 makes it unlawful to discharge a firearm inside the mapped area.
- BLM land in the Las Vegas Valley is closed to target shooting (since 1998), and Red Rock Canyon and Sloan Canyon NCAs prohibit it.
- Incorporated cities (Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Mesquite) have their own ordinances.
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