City Ordinance No. 45, in Reno Evening Gazette, Sept. 6, 1905, at 6, § 7
Abstract
It shall be unlawful for any person within the limits of the city of Reno, to wear, carry, or have concealed upon his person any dirk knife, pistol, sword in case, slung shot, brass knuckles, razor or other dangerous weapon without first obtaining permission from the City Council
Summary
Reno ordinance makes it a misdemeanor to carry concealed weapons without written permission from the City Council, punishable by a $20 to $500 fine or 30 days to 6 months in jail. However, exemptions are provided for peace officers on duty, common carrier employees, and individuals traveling through Nevada.
Law Text
Section 7. It shall be unlawful for any person within the limits of the city of Reno, to wear, carry, or have concealed upon his person any dirk knife, pistol, sword in case, slung shot, brass knuckles, razor or other dangerous weapon without first obtaining permission from the City Council. The City Council may, upon application made in writing showing the reason of the person or the purpose for which any concealed weapon is to be carried, grant permission under the seal of the city and attested by its clerk to the person making such application authorizing such person to carry the concealed weapon described in such permission. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be fined not less than twenty ($20.00) dollars, nor more than five hundred ($500.00) dollars, or imprisoned in the city jail for not less than thirty (30) days, nor more than six (6) months. This section shall not apply to peace officers in the discharge of their duties, nor to persons acting or engaged in the business of common carriers within this state, nor to persons traveling through the state.
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CARRY - CONCEALED