Write an article based on this "Confirm that you meet the qualifications for a permit. Complete a firearm safety course approved by a Nevada sheriff. Fill out your application. Submit your application and pay the fee. Wait to receive your permit. Renew your permit every 5 years."
Generally, if you are 21 or older and legally allowed to possess a firearm, you can also get a concealed carry permit in Nevada. However, even if you can pass the basic background check, your application will be denied if you:  Have an outstanding warrant for your arrest Have been judicially declared insane or mentally incompetent Have been admitted to a mental health facility within the last 5 years Have habitually used controlled substances to the point of intoxication or impairment Have been convicted of a violent crime within the past 3 years Are currently on parole or probation The county sheriff's department has a list of approved firearm safety courses. The fees for these courses vary depending on the instructor. For your initial permit, you are required to take 8 hours of instruction on firearm safety and competency. You will get a certificate of completion when you take the course. You must take this certificate with you when you go to apply for your permit. The concealed firearm permit application requires you to provide identification information, including your full legal name and any other names you've used in the past. You also must provide your birthdate, Social Security number, gender, and a physical description of yourself.  List your employer and occupation on your application along with contact information for your employer. You also must answer a series of questions regarding circumstances that impact your ability to have a permit. Answer these questions honestly. A background check will be performed and if it is determined that you lied on your application, you will not be eligible to get a concealed weapons permit. Do not sign your application. Wait until you get to the sheriff's office. You must sign under oath and a sheriff must witness your signature. You can submit your application at your county sheriff's department. As of 2019, the fee for a concealed weapons permit is $100.25. You must also provide a government-issued photo ID and proof of your citizenship or lawful resident status, such as a Social Security card, US birth certificate, naturalization certificate, passport, or permanent resident card. A sheriff will take your fingerprints for your background check. The background check for a concealed weapons permit is more extensive than the background check to purchase firearms. It may take as long as 120 days for the sheriff's department to complete your background investigation. When the investigation is complete, you'll receive a letter in the mail with the results of the investigation.  If your permit is approved, your official permit will be included with your letter. Keep this permit on you at all times while you are carrying a firearm. If your permit is denied, your notification will explain in detail the reason for the denial. There is no appeals process. However, you're welcome to apply again. The application fee is nonrefundable. To renew your permit, go back to the sheriff's office and complete your application. A new background check will be completed. You also must take a 4-hour shooting course conducted by an approved instructor. The price of the 4-hour course varies depending on the instructor. The fee for a permit renewal application is $65.25.