Nevada security guards illegally carrying rifles and shotguns, lawmakers learn

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 495

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The state agency that licenses security guards has been letting armed guards carry shotguns and rifles for years, even though Nevada law has no provision allowing the practice, state legislators learned Tuesday at a meeting of the Nevada Legislative Commission.

A regulation proposed by the Private Investigator Licensing Board, which oversees the security industry, sought to require eight hours of training for guards who carry shotguns and automatic rifles.

PILB Executive Director Vincent …

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