NRS 202.357
Electronic stun device: Use prohibited except for self-defense

  • possession by certain persons prohibited
  • sale, gift or other provision to certain persons prohibited
  • penalties.

1.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not use an electronic stun device on another person for any purpose other than self-defense.

2.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not have in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control any electronic stun device if the person:

(a)

Has been convicted of a felony in this State or any other state, or in any political subdivision thereof, or of a felony in violation of the laws of the United States of America, unless the person has received a pardon and the pardon does not restrict his or her right to bear arms;

(b)

Is a fugitive from justice;

(c)

Has been adjudicated as mentally ill or has been committed to any mental health facility; or

(d)

Is illegally or unlawfully in the United States.

3.

A child under 18 years of age shall not have in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control any electronic stun device.

4.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person within this State shall not sell, give or otherwise provide an electronic stun device to another person if he or she has actual knowledge that the other person:

(a)

Is a child under 18 years of age;

(b)

Has been convicted of a felony in this State or any other state, or in any political subdivision thereof, or of a felony in violation of the laws of the United States of America, unless the other person has received a pardon and the pardon does not restrict his or her right to bear arms;

(c)

Is a fugitive from justice;

(d)

Has been adjudicated as mentally ill or has been committed to any mental health facility; or

(e)

Is illegally or unlawfully in the United States.

5.

A person who violates the provisions of:

(a)

Subsection 1 or paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 2 is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.

(b)

Paragraph (c) or (d) of subsection 2 is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

6.

A child who violates subsection 3 commits a delinquent act and the court may order the detention of the child in the same manner as if the child had committed an act that would have been a felony if committed by an adult.

7.

A person who violates the provisions of subsection 4 is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

8.

The provisions of subsections 1, 2 and 4 do not apply to a peace officer who possesses or uses or sells, gives or otherwise provides to another person an electronic stun device within the scope of his or her duties.

9.

As used in this section, “electronic stun device” means a device that:

(a)

Emits an electrical charge or current that is transmitted by projectile, physical contact or other means; and

(b)

Is designed to disable a person or animal temporarily or permanently.

Source: Section 202.357 — Electronic stun device: Use prohibited except for self-defense; possession by certain persons prohibited; sale, gift or other provision to certain persons prohibited; penalties., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-202.­html#NRS202Sec357.

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Possession of component of explosive or incendiary device with intent to manufacture explosive or incendiary device: Penalty 202.262
Possession of explosive or incendiary device in or near certain public or private areas: Penalty 202.263
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Possession of dangerous weapon on property or in vehicle of school or child care facility 202.273
Unlawful manufacture or sale of certain metal-penetrating bullets: Exceptions 202.274
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Possession, manufacture or disposition of short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun: Penalty 202.277
Changing, altering, removing or obliterating serial number of firearm prohibited 202.280
Discharging firearm in or upon public streets or in places of public resort 202.285
Discharging firearm at or into structure, vehicle, aircraft or watercraft 202.287
Discharging firearm within or from structure or vehicle 202.290
Aiming firearm at human being 202.300
Use or possession of firearm by child under age of 18 years 202.310
Sale of firearms to minors 202.320
Drawing deadly weapon in threatening manner. 202.340
Confiscation and disposition of dangerous weapons by law enforcement agencies. 202.350
Manufacture, importation, possession or use of dangerous weapon or silencer 202.357
Electronic stun device: Use prohibited except for self-defense 202.360
Ownership or possession of firearm by certain persons prohibited 202.361
Surrender, sale or transfer of firearm by person prohibited from owning or possessing firearm 202.362
Sale, transfer or disposal of firearm or ammunition to certain persons prohibited
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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