Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.512

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 439.512 - Development and implementation of safe firearm storage campaign; provision of information and assistance concerning community programs for storage of firearms outside home; gifts, grants and donations
1. To the extent that money is available, and in consultation with the Department, the Statewide Program for Suicide Prevention shall develop and implement a safe firearm storage education campaign to inform and educate purchasers of firearms, licensed dealers, shooting ranges and safety instructors about the safe storage of firearms and state requirements related to the safe storage of firearms.
2. As part of the education campaign, the Statewide Program for Suicide Prevention may:
(a) Develop and provide materials to local law enforcement agencies and health care providers to assist with educating the public about the safe storage of firearms and state requirements related to the storage of firearms;
(b) Provide information to owners of firearms about programs that assist with the cost of purchasing locking devices for firearms, gun safes or other secure storage containers for firearms, including, without limitation, programs that provide free or reduced-price locking devices; and
(c) In furtherance of the goals of the education campaign, use any publishing, radio or other advertising medium or any other form of messaging deemed appropriate by the Department.
3. The Department shall provide information on the Internet or network site developed pursuant to paragraph (i) of subsection 3 of NRS 439.511, information about community programs that allow owners of firearms to voluntarily and temporarily store a firearm at a secure location outside of the home, including, without limitation, a licensed dealer, gun range or law enforcement agency.
4. The Department may provide assistance to any local entity that facilitates a program described in subsection 3.
5. The Department may accept gifts, grants and donations from any source for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section.

NRS 439.512

Added to NRS by 2023, 2846
Added by 2023, Ch. 464,§10, eff. 7/1/2023.