Nevada Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) Practice Exam

Who is ineligible to obtain a Concealed Firearm Permit in Nevada?

1. Persons with a valid hunting license

2. Persons convicted of a violent crime

3. Active duty military personnel

4. Certified firearms instructors

The correct answer is: Persons convicted of a violent crime

A Concealed Firearm Permit is a special license that allows individuals to carry a concealed weapon in public. In Nevada, persons who have been convicted of a violent crime are ineligible to obtain this permit. This is to ensure that those with a history of violence do not have easy access to firearms. Option A, persons with a valid hunting license, may seem like a plausible answer since they are already licensed to carry a firearm. However, a person with a valid hunting license may not have gone through the same background checks and training as someone applying for a concealed firearm permit. Option C, active duty military personnel, may also seem like a reasonable answer since they are trained in the use of firearms. However, military personnel may not have to go through the same process as civilians to obtain a concealed firearm permit. Option D, certified firearms instructors, may also seem like a logical answer since they are experts in firearms. However, even though they may have an extensive knowledge of firearms, they may not have gone through the necessary background checks and training to obtain a concealed firearm permit. Thus, option B, persons convicted of a violent crime, is the correct answer as they have shown a proclivity for violence and are deemed ineligible to