Firearms Law

Statement From the Nevada Lawyer Editorial Board

Nevada Lawyer’s June issue takes a look at the laws that govern firearms both in Nevada and at the federal level. At the time the magazine went into development in August 2021, or even when it went to print in early May 2022, no one could have predicted just how important the topic would become by June 2022, given the sad and terrible context of recent mass shootings.

The Nevada Lawyer Editorial Board and the State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors wholeheartedly condemn firearms violence, including the shootings that recently occurred in Buffalo, New York; Uvalde, Texas; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. For those struggling with the tragedy of these recent events, please remember that the state bar provides free therapy sessions to members. Call 866-828-0022 for confidential assistance.

Firearms law is currently driving major national conversations. Nevada Lawyer magazine’s mission is to publish items of interest and importance to the Nevada legal community, and to provide a forum for thoughtful and respectful commentary on current issues affecting our members, and we present the June issue to bar membership with that mission in mind.

Featured Stories:

• The Impact of the Andersen Decision on Firearm Laws in Nevada
• Concealed Weapons and Gun Restrictions
• The “Stand Your Ground” Law – A Tool to Defend Civil Cases
• The Intersection of State and Federal Gun Laws
• Article for CLE Credit: The Federal Law of “Firearms Trafficking”
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• The Nevada Bar Exam, The Way Forward

Regular Columns:

• Message from the President: Everyone Ought to Have to Write a Column
• From the Editor’s Desk: Stephen F. Smith, Esq.
• Nevada Trailblazers: Meet Tara Clark Newberry
• Summaries of Published Opinions: June 2022
• Bar Counsel Report: June 2022
• Pro Bono Honor Roll: June 2022

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