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Nevada firearms statistics

How many guns Nevada makes and who makes them, the jobs and pay behind them, licenses, background checks, exports, hunting licenses and conservation money. Every figure comes from a federal source and keeps that source’s own period.

Newest data: FBI checks through August 2026 · ATF licenses, August 2026 · ATF production, 2024 · BLS jobs, 2025. How Nevada compares · U.S. statistics · Nevada directory

  1. 146,524firearms made in Nevada in 2024, 17th of 50 states and 1.5% of U.S. productionATF · 2024
  2. 859federal firearms license records, 34th of 50 statesATF · Aug 2026
  3. 111,210paid hunting-license holders, 40th of 50 statesUSFWS · license year 2024
  4. 143,098FBI background checks in 2025, 12.1% of them for permits. A check is not a saleFBI · 2025, 12 months
  5. 249private jobs making small arms in 2025, paying $75,635 on averageBLS · 2025
  6. $15,610,455Wildlife Restoration apportionment for fiscal 2026, 27th of 50 statesUSFWS · FY 2026
  7. $74.5 millionof firearms and ammunition exported from Nevada in 2025, across 4 product groupsCensus · 2025, 12 months

How many guns are made in Nevada?

Plants in Nevada reported making 146,524 firearms in 2024, down 0.8% from 2023. That is 1.5% of U.S. production, 17th among the states. The high was 262,086 in 2021. [1] See gun manufacturers in Nevada for the makers listed in our directory.

Firearms manufactured in Nevada, 2004–2024 firearms

  • Hatched: withheld

2024: 146,524 · 2023: 147,647 · 0.8% fewer

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report (AFMER), plants in Nevada, by calendar year. ATF withheld the state’s figures for 2022 and 1992–2003.

  • 146,524firearms reported by plants in Nevada for 2024, 1.5% of U.S. production; 147,647 for 2023ATF AFMER · calendar year 2024 · NevadaCite

What Nevada makes

Shotguns were 52.7% of Nevada production in 2024.

  1. Shotguns77,211 52.7%
  2. Rifles43,622 29.8%
  3. Pistols11,758 8.0%
  4. Revolvers39 <0.1%

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024. Each type adds up what Nevada plants reported.

Largest filings in Nevada, 2024

Each row is one plant’s ATF filing. Names appear as filed and are not yet matched to manufacturer pages. Nevada had 60 filings in 2024.

Largest filings, 2024
#FilingPlant cityFirearms, 2024Share of Nevada
1Legacy Sports International Inc.Reno · 80.2%Reno117,48880.2%
2Franklin Armory, Inc.Minden · 6.0%Minden8,8526.0%
3Bushmaster Firearms Industries, Inc.Minden · 2.4%Minden3,5722.4%
4ABC Rifle CompanyLas Vegas · 2.4%Las Vegas3,4962.4%
5Arrowhead Machining, Inc.Gardnerville · 1.7%Gardnerville2,5251.7%
6Gforce Arms, Inc.Reno · 1.5%Reno2,1841.5%
7Akdal Arms, LLCHenderson · 1.5%Henderson2,1761.5%
8New Frontier Armory LLCNorth Las Vegas · 1.2%North Las Vegas1,7771.2%
9Arsenal Inc.Las Vegas · 1.2%Las Vegas1,7131.2%
10Oa Defense LLCDayton · 1.0%Dayton1,5131.0%

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024 filings. A filing covers one plant, so it is not a company total.

Production by city

Each city’s figure adds up what the plants there reported.

  1. Reno119,699 8 filings
  2. Minden12,497 3 filings
  3. Las Vegas5,504 6 filings
  4. Gardnerville2,557 4 filings
  5. Henderson2,500 7 filings
  6. North Las Vegas1,784 3 filings
  7. Dayton1,513 1 filing
  8. Sparks289 7 filings

Source: ATF’s annual manufacturing report, 2024. A filing’s city is where the plant is, not always where the company is based.

Show all 21 years
Firearms made in Nevada, in all and by type
YearFirearms madeShotgunsRiflesPistolsRevolvers
2024Firearms made146,524Shotguns77,211Sum of 60 filingsRifles43,622Sum of 60 filingsPistols11,758Sum of 60 filingsRevolvers39Sum of 60 filings
2023Firearms made147,647Shotguns46,736Sum of 53 filingsRifles40,331Sum of 53 filingsPistols14,076Sum of 53 filingsRevolvers28,218Sum of 53 filings
2022Firearms madeWithheldShotgunsNot reportedRiflesNot reportedPistolsNot reportedRevolversNot reported
2021Firearms made262,086Shotguns164,516Sum of 56 filingsRifles55,217Sum of 56 filingsPistols36,144Sum of 56 filingsRevolvers62Sum of 56 filings
2020Firearms made197,668Shotguns108,491Sum of 54 filingsRifles46,931Sum of 54 filingsPistols25,789Sum of 54 filingsRevolvers18Sum of 54 filings
2019Firearms made20,744Shotguns90Sum of 37 filingsRifles2,629Sum of 37 filingsPistols15,056Sum of 37 filingsRevolvers9Sum of 37 filings
2018Firearms made36,113Shotguns419Sum of 40 filingsRifles3,166Sum of 40 filingsPistols26,882Sum of 40 filingsRevolvers19Sum of 40 filings
2017Firearms made40,425Shotguns600Sum of 37 filingsRifles5,064Sum of 37 filingsPistols27,549Sum of 37 filingsRevolvers28Sum of 37 filings
2016Firearms made67,752Shotguns80Sum of 36 filingsRifles1,787Sum of 36 filingsPistols37,138Sum of 36 filingsRevolvers17Sum of 36 filings
2015Firearms made53,096Shotguns100Sum of 32 filingsRifles1,027Sum of 32 filingsPistols45,441Sum of 32 filingsRevolvers6Sum of 32 filings
2014Firearms made48,613Shotguns0Rifles1,084Pistols46,788Revolvers5
2013Firearms made105,764Shotguns2Sum of 30 filingsRifles1,719Sum of 30 filingsPistols60,522Sum of 30 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 30 filings
Earlier years, 2004–2012
Firearms made in Nevada, in all and by type, 2004–2012
YearFirearms madeShotgunsRiflesPistolsRevolvers
2012Firearms made53,966Shotguns1Sum of 19 filingsRifles1,162Sum of 19 filingsPistols52,790Sum of 19 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 19 filings
2011Firearms made35,692Shotguns7Sum of 15 filingsRifles363Sum of 15 filingsPistols35,319Sum of 15 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 15 filings
2010Firearms made34,881Shotguns0Rifles224Pistols34,568Revolvers3
2009Firearms made42,240Shotguns0Sum of 11 filingsRifles119Sum of 11 filingsPistols42,121Sum of 11 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 11 filings
2008Firearms made23,753Shotguns0Sum of 12 filingsRifles349Sum of 12 filingsPistols23,404Sum of 12 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 12 filings
2007Firearms made23,331Shotguns0Sum of 8 filingsRifles1,169Sum of 8 filingsPistols22,162Sum of 8 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 8 filings
2006Firearms made38,929Shotguns8,831Rifles23,166Pistols6,932Revolvers0
2005Firearms made3,116Shotguns0Sum of 7 filingsRifles2,873Sum of 7 filingsPistols23Sum of 7 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 7 filings
2004Firearms made3,328Shotguns0Sum of 3 filingsRifles3,327Sum of 3 filingsPistols1Sum of 3 filingsRevolvers0Sum of 3 filings
Cite a figure from this section (24)

How many people make firearms in Nevada?

Private small arms, ordnance and accessories makers (industry code NAICS 332994) in Nevada had 249 jobs at 12 establishments in 2025. Average pay was $75,635 a year. The most since 2022 was 251 in 2024. [5]

Private employment in small arms, ordnance and accessories manufacturing, Nevada, 2001–2025 jobs, annual average

2025: 249 · 2024: 251 · 0.8% fewer

Source: BLS county and state jobs counts (QCEW), Nevada, private employers. From 2022, BLS counts other ordnance makers in this industry too, so years on either side of the line are not compared. Years BLS withheld are gaps.

  • 249private jobs making small arms, ordnance and accessories in Nevada at 12 establishments, paying $75,635 on averageBLS QCEW · 2025 annual average · NevadaCite
  • 0.99job concentration (location quotient): small arms manufacturing is about the same share of Nevada jobs as of U.S. jobsBLS QCEW · 2025 · NAICS 332994Cite
  • $249,469,000shipped by 11 small arms plants with 293 employees and a $18,591,000 payrollEconomic Census · 2022 · NAICS 332994Cite

Counties with the most small arms plants, 2025

  1. Clark County4 establishments
  2. Washoe County3 establishments
  3. Carson City2 establishments
  4. Lyon County1 establishment
  5. Storey County1 establishment
  6. Douglas County1 establishment

Source: BLS QCEW, private small arms establishments (NAICS 332994) by county, 2025. BLS publishes every county’s establishment count but withholds most county job counts.

Show all 25 years · jobs, pay and plants
Jobs and pay, 2025, private employers
MeasureSmall arms, ordnance and accessories (332994)Ammunition (332992)
JobsSmall arms (332994)249Ammunition (332992)Not published
Average annual paySmall arms (332994)$75,635Ammunition (332992)Not published
Total wagesSmall arms (332994)$18,801,572Ammunition (332992)Not published
EstablishmentsSmall arms (332994)12Ammunition (332992)4

Source: BLS QCEW, 2025. “Not published” means BLS withheld the figure or has none for Nevada.

Establishments, shipments and payroll, 2022 Economic Census
MeasureSmall arms, ordnance and accessories (332994)Ammunition (332992)
EstablishmentsSmall arms (332994)11Ammunition (332992)Withheld
EmployeesSmall arms (332994)293Ammunition (332992)Withheld
Value of shipmentsSmall arms (332994)$249,469,000Ammunition (332992)Withheld
Value addedSmall arms (332994)WithheldAmmunition (332992)Withheld
Annual payrollSmall arms (332994)$18,591,000Ammunition (332992)Withheld

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Economic Census.

Private firearm industry jobs by year, Nevada
YearSmall arms jobsAmmunition jobs
2025Small arms jobs249Ammunition jobsNot published
2024Small arms jobs251Ammunition jobs48
2023Small arms jobs234Ammunition jobs47
2022Small arms jobs203Ammunition jobs48
2021Small arms jobs204Ammunition jobs46
2020Small arms jobs207Ammunition jobsNot published
2019Small arms jobs221Ammunition jobsNot published
2018Small arms jobs189Ammunition jobs13
2017Small arms jobs174Ammunition jobs47
2016Small arms jobs160Ammunition jobs59
2015Small arms jobs154Ammunition jobs53
2014Small arms jobs139Ammunition jobs49
Earlier years, 2001–2013
Private firearm industry jobs by year, Nevada, 2001–2013
YearSmall arms jobsAmmunition jobs
2013Small arms jobs126Ammunition jobs44
2012Small arms jobs119Ammunition jobs37
2011Small arms jobs97Ammunition jobsNot published
2010Small arms jobs91Ammunition jobs17
2009Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobs34
2008Small arms jobs65Ammunition jobs32
2007Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobs27
2006Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobs34
2005Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobs54
2004Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobs83
2003Small arms jobsNot publishedAmmunition jobs105
2002Small arms jobs17Ammunition jobs86
2001Small arms jobs16Ammunition jobs80
Cite a figure from this section (19)

How many federal firearms licenses are there in Nevada?

ATF’s August 2026 list holds 859 license records in Nevada, 12 fewer than a year earlier. Of those, 351 are dealers and 342 are manufacturers. A record is one license, not one store, and one business can hold several. [2] License records are not storefronts: to find a store, see gun shops in Nevada.

Dealer and manufacturer license records in Nevada, January 2021 to August 2026 records

  • Dealers (type 01)
  • Manufacturers (type 07)

Source: ATF Federal Firearms Listings, monthly lists. Months ATF did not publish are gaps, not zeros. ATF’s October and November 2025 lists came out during the federal shutdown (October 1 to November 12, 2025), when ATF paused license renewals. Both are about 10% short in every state and license type, and the count recovers in December: licenses waiting on renewal were left off, not closed.

  • 859federal firearms license records on the August 2026 list, all 8 listed types together; 871 a year earlierATF Federal Firearms Listings · August 2026 · NevadaCite

License types, August 2026

  1. Dealers (type 01)351 40.9%
  2. Manufacturers (type 07)342 39.8%
  3. Importers (type 08)62 7.2%
  4. Pawnbrokers (type 02)60 7.0%
  5. Destructive-device manufacturers (type 10)17 2.0%
  6. Destructive-device importers (type 11)11 1.3%
  7. Ammunition manufacturers (type 06)10 1.2%
  8. Destructive-device dealers (type 09)6 0.7%

Source: ATF Federal Firearms Listings, August 2026. ATF’s public list leaves out collector (type 03) licenses, so they are not counted here. That does not mean there are none.

Show all 68 months by type
License records in Nevada by type, by month
MonthAll listed typesDealer (01)Manufacturer (07)Importer (08)Pawnbroker (02)Destructive-device manufacturer (10)Destructive-device importer (11)Ammunition manufacturer (06)Destructive-device dealer (09)
August 2026All types859Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)351Manufacturer (07)342Importer (08)62Pawnbroker (02)60Destructive-device manufacturer (10)17Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)10Destructive-device dealer (09)6
July 2026All types867Dealer (01)357Manufacturer (07)343Importer (08)61Pawnbroker (02)60Destructive-device manufacturer (10)17Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)6
June 2026All types862Dealer (01)358Manufacturer (07)338Importer (08)61Pawnbroker (02)60Destructive-device manufacturer (10)17Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)5
May 2026All types864Dealer (01)360Manufacturer (07)340Importer (08)59Pawnbroker (02)60Destructive-device manufacturer (10)17Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)5
April 2026All types867Dealer (01)362Manufacturer (07)339Importer (08)61Pawnbroker (02)60Destructive-device manufacturer (10)17Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)5
March 2026All types865Dealer (01)363Manufacturer (07)338Importer (08)60Pawnbroker (02)60Destructive-device manufacturer (10)16Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)5
February 2026All types862Dealer (01)365Manufacturer (07)337Importer (08)59Pawnbroker (02)60Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)4
January 2026All types864Dealer (01)365Manufacturer (07)338Importer (08)58Pawnbroker (02)62Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)4
December 2025All types862Dealer (01)365Manufacturer (07)337Importer (08)58Pawnbroker (02)60Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)5
November 2025All types765Sum of 8 reported license types. Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listDealer (01)324Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listManufacturer (07)309Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listImporter (08)54Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listPawnbroker (02)40Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listDestructive-device manufacturer (10)12Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listDestructive-device importer (11)11Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listAmmunition manufacturer (06)12Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this listDestructive-device dealer (09)3Federal shutdown: ATF paused license renewals, so licenses waiting on renewal are missing from this list
October 2025All types726Dealer (01)301Manufacturer (07)295Importer (08)54Pawnbroker (02)38Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)3
September 2025All types865Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)373Manufacturer (07)331Importer (08)56Pawnbroker (02)63Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)5
August 2025All types871Dealer (01)377Manufacturer (07)330Importer (08)55Pawnbroker (02)64Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)5
July 2025All types867Dealer (01)377Manufacturer (07)329Importer (08)54Pawnbroker (02)63Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)5
June 2025All types865Dealer (01)377Manufacturer (07)327Importer (08)54Pawnbroker (02)63Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)5
May 2025All types852Dealer (01)378Manufacturer (07)319Importer (08)50Pawnbroker (02)63Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)13Destructive-device dealer (09)4
April 2025All types849Dealer (01)378Manufacturer (07)316Importer (08)51Pawnbroker (02)62Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)13Destructive-device dealer (09)4
March 2025All types843Dealer (01)376Manufacturer (07)312Importer (08)50Pawnbroker (02)62Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)4
February 2025All types838Dealer (01)372Manufacturer (07)310Importer (08)50Pawnbroker (02)62Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)4
January 2025All types837Dealer (01)371Manufacturer (07)311Importer (08)50Pawnbroker (02)61Destructive-device manufacturer (10)14Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)4
December 2024All types835Dealer (01)373Manufacturer (07)307Importer (08)51Pawnbroker (02)61Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)4
November 2024All types836Dealer (01)373Manufacturer (07)308Importer (08)51Pawnbroker (02)61Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)4
October 2024All types840Dealer (01)378Manufacturer (07)307Importer (08)51Pawnbroker (02)61Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)4
September 2024All types837Dealer (01)377Manufacturer (07)306Importer (08)50Pawnbroker (02)61Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)11Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)4
Earlier months, January 2021 – August 2024
License records in Nevada by type, by month, January 2021 – August 2024
MonthAll listed typesDealer (01)Manufacturer (07)Importer (08)Pawnbroker (02)Destructive-device manufacturer (10)Destructive-device importer (11)Ammunition manufacturer (06)Destructive-device dealer (09)
August 2024All types826Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)373Manufacturer (07)303Importer (08)48Pawnbroker (02)61Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)10Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)4
July 2024All types820Dealer (01)372Manufacturer (07)298Importer (08)47Pawnbroker (02)62Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)10Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)4
June 2024All types816Dealer (01)373Manufacturer (07)295Importer (08)46Pawnbroker (02)62Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)4
May 2024All types819Dealer (01)374Manufacturer (07)298Importer (08)45Pawnbroker (02)62Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)4
April 2024All types825Dealer (01)372Manufacturer (07)301Importer (08)47Pawnbroker (02)64Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)4
March 2024All types825Dealer (01)373Manufacturer (07)298Importer (08)49Pawnbroker (02)64Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)4
February 2024All types832Dealer (01)379Manufacturer (07)300Importer (08)48Pawnbroker (02)65Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)4
January 2024All types827Dealer (01)378Manufacturer (07)297Importer (08)46Pawnbroker (02)66Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)4
December 2023All types823Dealer (01)380Manufacturer (07)294Importer (08)45Pawnbroker (02)66Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)13Destructive-device dealer (09)4
November 2023All types833Dealer (01)387Manufacturer (07)298Importer (08)45Pawnbroker (02)65Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)13Destructive-device dealer (09)4
October 2023All types837Dealer (01)388Manufacturer (07)301Importer (08)45Pawnbroker (02)65Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)13Destructive-device dealer (09)4
September 2023All types840Dealer (01)392Manufacturer (07)299Importer (08)46Pawnbroker (02)64Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)3
August 2023All types839Dealer (01)395Manufacturer (07)297Importer (08)46Pawnbroker (02)63Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)3
July 2023All types839Dealer (01)395Manufacturer (07)297Importer (08)46Pawnbroker (02)63Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)3
June 2023All types845Dealer (01)403Manufacturer (07)297Importer (08)45Pawnbroker (02)63Destructive-device manufacturer (10)13Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)13Destructive-device dealer (09)2
May 2023All types849Dealer (01)408Manufacturer (07)295Importer (08)45Pawnbroker (02)63Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)2
April 2023All types845Dealer (01)407Manufacturer (07)294Importer (08)44Pawnbroker (02)62Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)15Destructive-device dealer (09)2
March 2023All types838Dealer (01)403Manufacturer (07)293Importer (08)44Pawnbroker (02)63Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)2
February 2023All types839Dealer (01)403Manufacturer (07)294Importer (08)43Pawnbroker (02)64Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)2
January 2023All types834Dealer (01)402Manufacturer (07)291Importer (08)43Pawnbroker (02)63Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)2
December 2022All types830Dealer (01)402Manufacturer (07)291Importer (08)41Pawnbroker (02)62Destructive-device manufacturer (10)11Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)2
November 2022All types832Dealer (01)402Manufacturer (07)291Importer (08)41Pawnbroker (02)64Destructive-device manufacturer (10)11Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)2
October 2022All types826Dealer (01)402Manufacturer (07)288Importer (08)40Pawnbroker (02)62Destructive-device manufacturer (10)11Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)2
September 2022All types822Dealer (01)404Manufacturer (07)282Importer (08)40Pawnbroker (02)61Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)2
August 2022All types824Dealer (01)402Manufacturer (07)284Importer (08)40Pawnbroker (02)63Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)2
July 2022All types827Dealer (01)401Manufacturer (07)285Importer (08)41Pawnbroker (02)65Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)2
June 2022All types832Dealer (01)403Manufacturer (07)285Importer (08)41Pawnbroker (02)68Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)2
May 2022All types827Dealer (01)405Manufacturer (07)281Importer (08)38Pawnbroker (02)68Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)9Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)2
April 2022All typesNot availableDealer (01)Not availableManufacturer (07)Not availableImporter (08)Not availablePawnbroker (02)Not availableDestructive-device manufacturer (10)Not availableDestructive-device importer (11)Not availableAmmunition manufacturer (06)Not availableDestructive-device dealer (09)Not available
March 2022All types821Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)408Manufacturer (07)271Importer (08)38Pawnbroker (02)70Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)11Destructive-device dealer (09)3
February 2022All types823Dealer (01)409Manufacturer (07)272Importer (08)38Pawnbroker (02)70Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)11Destructive-device dealer (09)3
January 2022All types825Dealer (01)411Manufacturer (07)271Importer (08)39Pawnbroker (02)70Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)11Destructive-device dealer (09)3
December 2021All types821Dealer (01)408Manufacturer (07)270Importer (08)38Pawnbroker (02)70Destructive-device manufacturer (10)12Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)3
November 2021All types815Dealer (01)406Manufacturer (07)267Importer (08)38Pawnbroker (02)70Destructive-device manufacturer (10)11Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)3
October 2021All types816Dealer (01)407Manufacturer (07)267Importer (08)38Pawnbroker (02)70Destructive-device manufacturer (10)11Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)12Destructive-device dealer (09)3
September 2021All types812Dealer (01)407Manufacturer (07)262Importer (08)39Pawnbroker (02)70Destructive-device manufacturer (10)10Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)13Destructive-device dealer (09)3
August 2021All types805Dealer (01)406Manufacturer (07)258Importer (08)37Pawnbroker (02)70Destructive-device manufacturer (10)10Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)13Destructive-device dealer (09)3
July 2021All types807Dealer (01)408Manufacturer (07)258Importer (08)36Pawnbroker (02)70Destructive-device manufacturer (10)10Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)3
June 2021All typesNot availableDealer (01)Not availableManufacturer (07)Not availableImporter (08)Not availablePawnbroker (02)Not availableDestructive-device manufacturer (10)Not availableDestructive-device importer (11)Not availableAmmunition manufacturer (06)Not availableDestructive-device dealer (09)Not available
May 2021All types792Sum of 8 reported license typesDealer (01)401Manufacturer (07)250Importer (08)35Pawnbroker (02)71Destructive-device manufacturer (10)10Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)3
April 2021All types786Dealer (01)400Manufacturer (07)247Importer (08)34Pawnbroker (02)71Destructive-device manufacturer (10)9Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)3
March 2021All types786Dealer (01)402Manufacturer (07)244Importer (08)35Pawnbroker (02)71Destructive-device manufacturer (10)9Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)14Destructive-device dealer (09)3
February 2021All types785Dealer (01)403Manufacturer (07)243Importer (08)35Pawnbroker (02)71Destructive-device manufacturer (10)9Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)13Destructive-device dealer (09)3
January 2021All types782Dealer (01)404Manufacturer (07)241Importer (08)33Pawnbroker (02)71Destructive-device manufacturer (10)9Destructive-device importer (11)8Ammunition manufacturer (06)13Destructive-device dealer (09)3
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How many background checks does Nevada run?

The FBI’s background check system (NICS) logged 143,098 checks in Nevada in 2025, up 1.0% from 2024. Permit checks were 12.1% of them, and a permit check is not a purchase. From January through August 2026 the count was 99,528, against 91,767 a year earlier. [4]

FBI NICS background checks in Nevada per year, 1999–2025 checks

2025: 143,098 · 2024: 141,730 · 1.0% more

Source: FBI NICS firearm checks, Nevada monthly counts added up by calendar year. A year is shown only when all twelve months are reported.

  • 143,098firearm background checks in Nevada in 2025, 17,245 of them permit checksFBI NICS · 2025 · sum of 12 monthly totalsCite

What the checks were for, 2025

  1. Handgun82,353 57.6%
  2. Long gun30,537 21.3%
  3. Permit17,245 12.1%
  4. Other firearm3,966 2.8%
  5. Multiple firearms3,781 2.6%
  6. Redemption handgun3,094 2.2%
  7. All other types2,122 1.5%

Source: FBI NICS firearm checks, Nevada counts by type, 2025. The types add up to the year’s 143,098 checks.

Show every year and month
FBI NICS background checks in Nevada by year
YearChecks
2025Checks143,098
2024Checks141,730
2023Checks141,728
2022Checks152,261
2021Checks186,578
2020Checks219,349
2019Checks128,312
2018Checks127,434
2017Checks129,622
2016Checks147,992
2015Checks127,480
2014Checks116,735
Earlier years, 1999–2013
FBI NICS background checks in Nevada by year, 1999–2013
YearChecks
2013Checks146,892
2012Checks146,363
2011Checks118,740
2010Checks104,789
2009Checks107,343
2008Checks95,252
2007Checks70,276
2006Checks72,963
2005Checks62,727
2004Checks54,754
2003Checks49,432
2002Checks47,155
2001Checks50,549
2000Checks49,807
1999Checks62,375
FBI NICS background checks in Nevada by month
MonthChecks
August 2026Checks11,628
July 2026Checks10,803
June 2026Checks11,535
May 2026Checks11,797
April 2026Checks12,804
March 2026Checks14,914
February 2026Checks13,068
January 2026Checks12,979
December 2025Checks14,039
November 2025Checks12,701
October 2025Checks12,423
September 2025Checks12,168
August 2025Checks8,095
July 2025Checks12,122
June 2025Checks10,779
May 2025Checks11,946
April 2025Checks12,059
March 2025Checks13,831
February 2025Checks11,068
January 2025Checks11,867
December 2024Checks15,572
November 2024Checks11,904
October 2024Checks11,246
September 2024Checks9,773
Earlier months, November 1998 – August 2024
FBI NICS background checks in Nevada by month, November 1998 – August 2024
MonthChecks
August 2024Checks10,898
July 2024Checks11,208
June 2024Checks10,912
May 2024Checks11,817
April 2024Checks11,486
March 2024Checks13,443
February 2024Checks12,031
January 2024Checks11,440
December 2023Checks14,378
November 2023Checks12,539
October 2023Checks11,272
September 2023Checks9,765
August 2023Checks11,232
July 2023Checks10,872
June 2023Checks10,438
May 2023Checks12,314
April 2023Checks13,309
March 2023Checks14,066
February 2023Checks11,431
January 2023Checks10,112
December 2022Checks14,591
November 2022Checks11,598
October 2022Checks10,128
September 2022Checks10,883
August 2022Checks12,221
July 2022Checks12,130
June 2022Checks15,925
May 2022Checks12,230
April 2022Checks11,689
March 2022Checks15,865
February 2022Checks11,353
January 2022Checks13,648
December 2021Checks14,598
November 2021Checks12,209
October 2021Checks13,143
September 2021Checks13,084
August 2021Checks15,001
July 2021Checks13,659
June 2021Checks14,049
May 2021Checks15,840
April 2021Checks19,013
March 2021Checks21,101
February 2021Checks15,615
January 2021Checks19,266
December 2020Checks17,338
November 2020Checks18,343
October 2020Checks18,838
September 2020Checks16,097
August 2020Checks19,831
July 2020Checks21,769
June 2020Checks24,146
May 2020Checks17,987
April 2020Checks18,621
March 2020Checks22,236
February 2020Checks13,069
January 2020Checks11,074
December 2019Checks12,762
November 2019Checks10,424
October 2019Checks10,464
September 2019Checks9,285
August 2019Checks10,782
July 2019Checks8,635
June 2019Checks9,248
May 2019Checks9,769
April 2019Checks10,524
March 2019Checks13,856
February 2019Checks11,643
January 2019Checks10,920
December 2018Checks13,017
November 2018Checks10,787
October 2018Checks8,971
September 2018Checks8,486
August 2018Checks9,350
July 2018Checks8,903
June 2018Checks9,442
May 2018Checks10,327
April 2018Checks11,470
March 2018Checks14,322
February 2018Checks12,407
January 2018Checks9,952
December 2017Checks13,626
November 2017Checks12,064
October 2017Checks10,198
September 2017Checks9,460
August 2017Checks9,035
July 2017Checks8,310
June 2017Checks10,602
May 2017Checks9,803
April 2017Checks10,588
March 2017Checks14,158
February 2017Checks11,765
January 2017Checks10,013
December 2016Checks14,889
November 2016Checks14,476
October 2016Checks12,026
September 2016Checks10,434
August 2016Checks10,520
July 2016Checks11,785
June 2016Checks11,771
May 2016Checks10,105
April 2016Checks11,803
March 2016Checks13,550
February 2016Checks14,342
January 2016Checks12,291
December 2015Checks18,649
November 2015Checks10,632
October 2015Checks9,456
September 2015Checks9,821
August 2015Checks8,818
July 2015Checks8,829
June 2015Checks9,186
May 2015Checks9,959
April 2015Checks9,830
March 2015Checks11,192
February 2015Checks11,626
January 2015Checks9,482
December 2014Checks12,590
November 2014Checks8,950
October 2014Checks8,873
September 2014Checks8,630
August 2014Checks8,780
July 2014Checks8,108
June 2014Checks9,000
May 2014Checks8,950
April 2014Checks9,819
March 2014Checks11,769
February 2014Checks11,879
January 2014Checks9,387
December 2013Checks12,897
November 2013Checks10,503
October 2013Checks9,800
September 2013Checks8,704
August 2013Checks9,540
July 2013Checks8,915
June 2013Checks9,962
May 2013Checks11,297
April 2013Checks14,225
March 2013Checks15,623
February 2013Checks17,065
January 2013Checks18,361
December 2012Checks22,420
November 2012Checks14,611
October 2012Checks11,057
September 2012Checks9,948
August 2012Checks11,228
July 2012Checks9,229
June 2012Checks9,605
May 2012Checks10,415
April 2012Checks11,897
March 2012Checks13,338
February 2012Checks12,627
January 2012Checks9,988
December 2011Checks13,497
November 2011Checks10,148
October 2011Checks8,750
September 2011Checks8,986
August 2011Checks9,274
July 2011Checks8,504
June 2011Checks8,731
May 2011Checks9,903
April 2011Checks9,911
March 2011Checks11,807
February 2011Checks10,209
January 2011Checks9,020
December 2010Checks11,649
November 2010Checks9,052
October 2010Checks7,817
September 2010Checks7,908
August 2010Checks8,228
July 2010Checks7,500
June 2010Checks7,610
May 2010Checks8,692
April 2010Checks9,294
March 2010Checks10,375
February 2010Checks8,959
January 2010Checks7,705
December 2009Checks10,737
November 2009Checks8,367
October 2009Checks8,224
September 2009Checks6,985
August 2009Checks7,597
July 2009Checks6,908
June 2009Checks7,695
May 2009Checks8,004
April 2009Checks10,912
March 2009Checks11,536
February 2009Checks10,154
January 2009Checks10,224
December 2008Checks13,454
November 2008Checks13,436
October 2008Checks8,850
September 2008Checks6,812
August 2008Checks7,587
July 2008Checks6,687
June 2008Checks5,974
May 2008Checks6,460
April 2008Checks6,164
March 2008Checks7,543
February 2008Checks6,956
January 2008Checks5,329
December 2007Checks8,214
November 2007Checks5,943
October 2007Checks5,193
September 2007Checks5,308
August 2007Checks5,900
July 2007Checks4,783
June 2007Checks5,613
May 2007Checks5,583
April 2007Checks5,603
March 2007Checks6,704
February 2007Checks5,915
January 2007Checks5,517
December 2006Checks8,141
November 2006Checks6,011
October 2006Checks5,839
September 2006Checks5,514
August 2006Checks6,331
July 2006Checks5,132
June 2006Checks5,175
May 2006Checks5,271
April 2006Checks5,903
March 2006Checks7,354
February 2006Checks6,277
January 2006Checks6,015
December 2005Checks9,532
November 2005Checks6,400
October 2005Checks5,806
September 2005Checks4,884
August 2005Checks5,064
July 2005Checks3,939
June 2005Checks3,937
May 2005Checks4,050
April 2005Checks4,491
March 2005Checks5,330
February 2005Checks4,961
January 2005Checks4,333
December 2004Checks6,491
November 2004Checks4,796
October 2004Checks5,179
September 2004Checks4,877
August 2004Checks4,159
July 2004Checks3,978
June 2004Checks3,612
May 2004Checks3,896
April 2004Checks4,243
March 2004Checks4,817
February 2004Checks4,469
January 2004Checks4,237
December 2003Checks5,777
November 2003Checks4,176
October 2003Checks4,330
September 2003Checks3,756
August 2003Checks4,369
July 2003Checks3,505
June 2003Checks3,151
May 2003Checks3,693
April 2003Checks3,835
March 2003Checks5,029
February 2003Checks4,022
January 2003Checks3,789
December 2002Checks5,205
November 2002Checks3,975
October 2002Checks4,310
September 2002Checks3,781
August 2002Checks3,971
July 2002Checks3,327
June 2002Checks3,084
May 2002Checks3,626
April 2002Checks3,598
March 2002Checks4,629
February 2002Checks3,835
January 2002Checks3,814
December 2001Checks6,030
November 2001Checks4,257
October 2001Checks5,235
September 2001Checks5,290
August 2001Checks3,916
July 2001Checks3,491
June 2001Checks3,555
May 2001Checks3,516
April 2001Checks3,392
March 2001Checks4,324
February 2001Checks3,868
January 2001Checks3,675
December 2000Checks5,878
November 2000Checks3,845
October 2000Checks3,991
September 2000Checks4,303
August 2000Checks3,738
July 2000Checks3,585
June 2000Checks3,611
May 2000Checks3,799
April 2000Checks3,963
March 2000Checks4,424
February 2000Checks4,432
January 2000Checks4,238
December 1999Checks8,365
November 1999Checks5,350
October 1999Checks5,044
September 1999Checks5,328
August 1999Checks4,839
July 1999Checks4,521
June 1999Checks4,520
May 1999Checks4,667
April 1999Checks4,785
March 1999Checks5,363
February 1999Checks4,869
January 1999Checks4,724
December 1998Checks6,280
November 1998Checks159Partial month: NICS began on November 30, 1998
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What does Nevada export?

Firearm and ammunition exports that started their trip in Nevada came to $74.5 million in 2025, across 4 product groups. Military weapons were 93.7% of that. [7]

Firearm and ammunition exports from Nevada, 2010–2025 current dollars

2025: $74,484,610 · 2024: $4,706,433 · $69,778,177 more

Source: Census international trade, exports by the state where they start their trip to the border, which is not always where they were made. USA Arms adds up the product groups Census reported each year, and the groups can differ from year to year.

By product, 2025

  1. Military weapons$69,776,250
  2. Rifles$3,049,248
  3. Pistols and revolvers$918,751
  4. Shotguns and combination guns$740,361

Source: Census international trade, exports starting from Nevada, 2025. USA Arms adds up each product’s twelve months; a product Census did not report every month is left out. Monthly values by product and country through December 2025 are in Census trade data.

Where the exports went, 2025

  1. Colombia$12,945,508
  2. Greece$12,464,653
  3. Poland$8,474,403
  4. Qatar$7,853,900
  5. Haiti$5,073,008
  6. United Arab Emirates$4,998,570
  7. Canada$4,497,084
  8. Lithuania$4,440,693

Source: Census international trade, exports starting from Nevada, 2025. USA Arms adds up every month and product group Census reported for each destination; 42 destinations in all, the largest 8 shown. A destination is where the goods were bound, not always where they were used.

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Firearm and ammunition exports from Nevada, product groups added up by USA Arms
YearExports
2025Exports$74,484,6104 product families
2024Exports$4,706,433
2023Exports$40,348,4645 product families
2022Exports$6,182,6542 product families
2021Exports$1,882,7683 product families
2020Exports$35,080,7804 product families
2019Exports$31,482,9593 product families
2018Exports$2,671,870
2017Exports$12,546,280
2016Exports$25,608,9374 product families
2015Exports$1,435,7643 product families
2014Exports$30,396,5595 product families
Earlier years, 2010–2013
Firearm and ammunition exports from Nevada, product groups added up by USA Arms, 2010–2013
YearExports
2013Exports$32,763,4843 product families
2012Exports$7,195,0622 product families
2011Exports$10,260,2701 product family
2010Exports$25,423,1973 product families
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How many hunting licenses does Nevada certify?

Nevada certified 111,210 paid hunting-license holders for license year 2024, 3.1 times the 35,779 of 1956. Hunters bought 103,073 resident and 40,777 nonresident licenses, for $7,663,363 in all. A holder is one certification, not one person: someone licensed in two states counts in each. [3]

Paid hunting-license holders in Nevada, 1956–2024 license holders

2024: 111,210 · 2023: 106,911 · 4.0% more

Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) hunting license counts, Nevada, by license year.

  • 111,210paid hunting-license holders Nevada certified for license year 2024; the high was 157,896 in 1987USFWS certifications · 2024 · NevadaCite
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Hunting licenses certified by Nevada
YearPaid license holdersResident licensesNonresident licensesGross cost
2024Paid license holders111,210Resident licenses103,073Nonresident licenses40,777Gross cost$7,663,363
2023Paid license holders106,911Resident licenses104,633Nonresident licenses39,414Gross cost$7,785,799
2022Paid license holders107,978Resident licenses108,846Nonresident licenses39,144Gross cost$7,990,131
2021Paid license holders106,822Resident licenses109,773Nonresident licenses36,583Gross cost$7,635,261
2020Paid license holders95,981Resident licenses98,600Nonresident licenses31,361Gross cost$7,244,373
2019Paid license holders89,591Resident licenses97,387Nonresident licenses28,489Gross cost$7,109,383
2018Paid license holders69,681Resident licenses115,329Nonresident licenses27,953Gross cost$7,629,934
2017Paid license holders69,780Resident licenses118,703Nonresident licenses27,372Gross cost$7,688,479
2016Paid license holders68,744Resident licenses123,271Nonresident licenses26,840Gross cost$7,750,384
2015Paid license holders67,906Resident licenses123,184Nonresident licenses25,928Gross cost$7,661,532
2014Paid license holders66,950Resident licenses121,417Nonresident licenses25,214Gross cost$7,129,981
2013Paid license holders65,606Resident licenses118,502Nonresident licenses25,387Gross costWithheld
Earlier years, 1956–2012
Hunting licenses certified by Nevada, 1956–2012
YearPaid license holdersResident licensesNonresident licensesGross cost
2012Paid license holders65,461Resident licenses100,011Nonresident licenses29,578Gross costWithheld
2011Paid license holders64,334Resident licenses105,892Nonresident licenses22,769Gross costWithheld
2010Paid license holders64,635Resident licenses108,201Nonresident licenses22,270Gross costWithheld
2009Paid license holders63,709Resident licenses106,174Nonresident licenses20,024Gross costWithheld
2008Paid license holders65,047Resident licenses108,446Nonresident licenses19,468Gross costWithheld
2007Paid license holders64,031Resident licenses117,058Nonresident licenses18,081Gross costWithheld
2006Paid license holders64,031Resident licenses117,058Nonresident licenses18,081Gross costWithheld
2005Paid license holders60,385Resident licenses104,056Nonresident licenses16,546Gross costWithheld
2004Paid license holders58,722Resident licenses95,176Nonresident licenses15,267Gross costWithheld
2003Paid license holders60,805Resident licenses75,909Nonresident licenses14,085Gross costWithheld
2002Paid license holders61,455Resident licenses82,713Nonresident licenses12,832Gross costWithheld
2001Paid license holders60,805Resident licenses75,909Nonresident licenses14,085Gross costWithheld
2000Paid license holders61,455Resident licenses82,713Nonresident licenses12,832Gross cost$3,132,369
1999Paid license holders61,341Resident licenses88,581Nonresident licenses13,292Gross cost$3,194,562
1998Paid license holders60,345Resident licenses92,323Nonresident licenses12,792Gross cost$3,063,841
1997Paid license holders59,501Resident licenses89,515Nonresident licenses11,568Gross cost$2,946,538
1996Paid license holders57,563Resident licenses90,669Nonresident licenses11,082Gross cost$2,895,752
1995Paid license holders55,380Resident licenses82,646Nonresident licenses8,871Gross cost$2,531,627
1994Paid license holders55,832Resident licenses83,805Nonresident licenses9,387Gross cost$2,652,053
1993Paid license holders55,427Resident licenses85,567Nonresident licenses8,994Gross cost$2,352,192
1992Paid license holders52,641Resident licenses76,655Nonresident licenses8,150Gross cost$1,939,358
1991Paid license holders51,530Resident licenses47,416Nonresident licenses4,114Gross cost$1,158,303
1990Paid license holders51,649Resident licenses89,413Nonresident licenses5,842Gross cost$2,249,946
1989Paid license holders52,836Resident licenses94,166Nonresident licenses6,462Gross cost$2,206,828
1988Paid license holders53,706Resident licenses100,424Nonresident licenses6,808Gross cost$2,324,119
1987Paid license holders157,896Resident licenses107,271Nonresident licenses11,224Gross cost$2,540,732
1986Paid license holders60,971Resident licenses131,366Nonresident licenses14,346Gross cost$2,932,891
1985Paid license holders59,737Resident licenses112,927Nonresident licenses8,584Gross cost$2,228,386
1984Paid license holders59,055Resident licenses106,561Nonresident licenses11,778Gross cost$2,558,646
1983Paid license holders56,214Resident licenses103,274Nonresident licenses7,481Gross cost$1,786,878
1982Paid license holders57,109Resident licenses91,585Nonresident licenses6,063Gross cost$1,240,934
1981Paid license holders55,063Resident licenses90,428Nonresident licenses5,729Gross cost$1,304,068
1980Paid license holders74,827Resident licenses112,008Nonresident licenses8,049Gross cost$1,617,980
1979Paid license holders54,017Resident licenses98,987Nonresident licenses6,315Gross cost$1,031,551
1978Paid license holders52,236Resident licenses94,828Nonresident licenses6,174Gross cost$999,563
1977Paid license holders49,607Resident licenses73,361Nonresident licenses6,385Gross cost$788,620
1976Paid license holders44,653Resident licenses70,557Nonresident licenses5,409Gross cost$703,107
1975Paid license holders48,615Resident licenses69,925Nonresident licenses4,800Gross cost$843,365
1974Paid license holders59,953Resident licenses95,763Nonresident licenses7,842Gross cost$1,161,064
1973Paid license holders66,631Resident licenses113,968Nonresident licenses10,132Gross cost$1,033,788
1972Paid license holders68,831Resident licenses120,646Nonresident licenses10,184Gross cost$1,074,563
1971Paid license holders68,667Resident licenses115,403Nonresident licenses11,316Gross cost$876,226
1970Paid license holders65,660Resident licenses106,243Nonresident licenses10,653Gross cost$824,059
1969Paid license holders64,276Resident licenses100,205Nonresident licenses10,359Gross cost$791,675
1968Paid license holders62,988Resident licenses99,811Nonresident licenses8,862Gross cost$759,736
1967Paid license holders63,718Resident licenses101,040Nonresident licenses11,179Gross cost$663,012
1966Paid license holders61,640Resident licenses97,623Nonresident licenses12,025Gross cost$679,370
1965Paid license holders58,182Resident licenses92,133Nonresident licenses10,399Gross cost$617,754
1964Paid license holders64,390Resident licenses104,879Nonresident licenses18,617Gross cost$835,105
1963Paid license holders51,797Resident licenses100,768Nonresident licenses22,267Gross cost$797,460
1962Paid license holders51,489Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1961Paid license holders47,842Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1960Paid license holders44,226Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1959Paid license holders42,337Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1958Paid license holders39,953Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1957Paid license holders37,811Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
1956Paid license holders35,779Resident licensesWithheldNonresident licensesWithheldGross costWithheld
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How much conservation money does Nevada receive?

Wildlife Restoration apportioned $15,610,455 to Nevada for fiscal 2026, 8.3% less than fiscal 2025. The record was $22,035,616 in fiscal 2023. The money comes from federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and archery gear. [3]

Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Nevada, FY 1939–FY 2026 current dollars

FY 2026: $15,610,455 · FY 2025: $17,016,823 · 8.3% less

Source: USFWS, Nevada, including hunter education money. Not adjusted for inflation.

  • $15,610,455apportioned to Nevada for fiscal 2026 through Wildlife Restoration, including hunter education; the high was $22,035,616 for fiscal 2023USFWS · FY 2026 · NevadaCite
Show all 88 fiscal years
Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Nevada
Fiscal yearApportioned
FY 2026Apportioned$15,610,455
FY 2025Apportioned$17,016,823
FY 2024Apportioned$18,269,558
FY 2023Apportioned$22,035,616
FY 2022Apportioned$20,164,807
FY 2021Apportioned$12,176,969
FY 2020Apportioned$10,502,549
FY 2019Apportioned$11,795,554
FY 2018Apportioned$13,948,153
FY 2017Apportioned$13,697,843
FY 2016Apportioned$12,234,352
FY 2015Apportioned$14,315,511
Earlier fiscal years, FY 1939–FY 2014
Wildlife Restoration apportionments to Nevada, FY 1939–FY 2014
Fiscal yearApportioned
FY 2014Apportioned$13,469,749
FY 2013Apportioned$9,127,759
FY 2012Apportioned$6,437,222
FY 2011Apportioned$6,700,532
FY 2010Apportioned$8,378,455
FY 2009Apportioned$5,911,481
FY 2008Apportioned$5,415,101
FY 2007Apportioned$4,670,593
FY 2006Apportioned$4,106,175
FY 2005Apportioned$4,097,241
FY 2004Apportioned$3,559,648
FY 2003Apportioned$3,743,824
FY 2002Apportioned$3,268,082
FY 2001Apportioned$3,544,874
FY 2000Apportioned$3,466,997
FY 1999Apportioned$2,939,355
FY 1998Apportioned$2,728,516
FY 1997Apportioned$2,894,997
FY 1996Apportioned$3,454,031
FY 1995Apportioned$3,631,102
FY 1994Apportioned$3,102,591
FY 1993Apportioned$2,685,883
FY 1992Apportioned$2,601,419
FY 1991Apportioned$2,705,531
FY 1990Apportioned$2,062,739
FY 1989Apportioned$2,091,092
FY 1988Apportioned$1,951,375
FY 1987Apportioned$1,883,905
FY 1986Apportioned$1,911,957
FY 1985Apportioned$1,367,369
FY 1984Apportioned$1,579,387
FY 1983Apportioned$1,859,280
FY 1982Apportioned$2,061,783
FY 1981Apportioned$1,443,782
FY 1980Apportioned$1,568,686
FY 1979Apportioned$1,450,715
FY 1978Apportioned$1,124,932
FY 1977Apportioned$1,532,986
FY 1976Apportioned$1,081,366
FY 1975Apportioned$1,000,489
FY 1974Apportioned$882,558
FY 1973Apportioned$758,056
FY 1972Apportioned$633,316
FY 1971Apportioned$603,725
FY 1970Apportioned$620,053
FY 1969Apportioned$591,022
FY 1968Apportioned$519,157
FY 1967Apportioned$454,637
FY 1966Apportioned$371,708
FY 1965Apportioned$321,509
FY 1964Apportioned$302,023
FY 1963Apportioned$264,265
FY 1962Apportioned$264,022
FY 1961Apportioned$276,922
FY 1960Apportioned$296,096
FY 1959Apportioned$317,059
FY 1958Apportioned$328,325
FY 1957Apportioned$315,454
FY 1956Apportioned$276,528
FY 1955Apportioned$190,490
FY 1954Apportioned$234,377
FY 1953Apportioned$192,922
FY 1952Apportioned$328,550
FY 1951Apportioned$170,805
FY 1950Apportioned$195,253
FY 1949Apportioned$207,219
FY 1948Apportioned$159,078
FY 1947Apportioned$43,543
FY 1946Apportioned$16,916
FY 1945Apportioned$15,561
FY 1944Apportioned$17,406
FY 1943Apportioned$21,553
FY 1942Apportioned$48,024
FY 1941Apportioned$43,456
FY 1940Apportioned$26,463
FY 1939Apportioned$16,823
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How does Nevada compare?

Nevada ranks 17th for firearms made, 34th for license records, 24th for small arms jobs, 18th for job concentration, 40th for hunting license holders and 27th for Wildlife Restoration money. Pick a measure to see every state, or see all fifty states compared on the U.S. page.

Measure
AlaskaAK10256287.2K$35.6MAlabamaAL150K1.48K497K$19.2MArkansasAR50.8K1.5K8103.88331K$14MArizonaAZ550K2.58K2.23K4.32303K$23.1MCaliforniaCA50K2.03K4860.17252K$26.8MColoradoCO2.31K1.68K2790.60379K$22.9MConnecticutDelawareFloridaFL350K4.56K8280.52265K$16.4MGeorgiaGA797K2.42K1.25K1.60816K$27.7MHawaiiHI29810515.3K$5.03MIowaIA23.2K1.46K710.28223K$12.1MIdahoID42.7K1.34K3522.52301K$16.6MIllinoisIL213K1.41K282K$16.6MIndianaIN18.1K1.73K2610.51253K$13.9MKansasKS8.88K1.21K530.23282K$16.1MKentuckyKY613K1.44K9442.97316K$14MLouisianaLA4.79K1.29K451K$17.6MMassachusettsMarylandMaineME735547208K$9.38MMichiganMI23.9K2.44K350.05632K$23.9MMinnesotaMN26K1.55K1.69K3.58528K$23.8MMissouriMO55.1K2.44K2380.51522K$22.4MMississippiMS1.04K1.05K272K$12.2MMontanaMT10.4K1.18K3143.83233K$22MNorth CarolinaNC656K3.06K1.02K1.29582K$22.3MNorth DakotaND1.66K543149K$12.1MNebraskaNE4.19K804267K$15.2MNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNM2.74K689280.20160K$17.8MNew YorkNY88.2K1.82K2990.19533K$20.9MOhioOH53.9K2.79K2370.27360K$16.6MOklahomaOK6.01K1.7K356K$17.5MOregonOR12.9K1.38K330K$20.1MPennsylvaniaPA95.6K3.24K1.2K1.241.03M$30.6MRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSC765K1.49K7652.06199K$11.1MSouth DakotaSD1.9K646801.09223K$14.3MTennesseeTN1.16M1.99K1.17K2.24734K$24.2MTexasTX666K8.34K1.12K0.501.12M$38.9MUtahUT135K1.37K7002.51283K$16.4MVirginiaVA12K1.99K2210.33251K$14.3MVermontWashingtonWA177K1.17K4820.84164K$15.4MWisconsinWI205K1.77K1.02K2.16652K$23.5MWest VirginiaWV3.32K943260.23278K$9.83MWyomingWY12.9K8243678.13119K$14.4MNevadaNV147K8592490.99111K$15.6M
  • Under 3.32K
  • 3.32K to 18.1K
  • 18.1K to 88.2K
  • 88.2K to 350K
  • 350K and up
  • Under 646
  • 646 to 1.18K
  • 1.18K to 1.49K
  • 1.49K to 2.03K
  • 2.03K and up
  • Under 123
  • 123 to 299
  • 299 to 765
  • 765 to 1.17K
  • 1.17K and up
  • Not published
  • Under 0.27
  • 0.27 to 0.52
  • 0.52 to 1.60
  • 1.60 to 3.58
  • 3.58 and up
  • Not published
  • Under 111K
  • 111K to 251K
  • 251K to 301K
  • 301K to 522K
  • 522K and up
  • Under $9.83M
  • $9.83M to $14.4M
  • $14.4M to $17.5M
  • $17.5M to $23.1M
  • $23.1M and up

Map and table: firearms the state’s plants reported to ATF, calendar year 2024. Darker means higher.

Map and table: federal firearms license records on ATF’s Aug 2026 list, all listed types. Darker means higher.

Map and table: private small arms, ordnance and accessories manufacturing jobs, 2025 annual average. Darker means higher.

Map and table: the share of the state’s private jobs in small arms manufacturing, against the U.S. share, 2025; 1.00 means the same share. Darker means higher.

Map and table: paid hunting-license holders the state certified for license year 2024. Darker means higher.

Map and table: Wildlife Restoration and hunter education money apportioned for fiscal 2026. Darker means higher.

Every state and measure
RankStateFirearms made, 2024License records, Aug 2026Small arms jobs, 2025Job concentration, 2025Hunting license holders, 2024Wildlife Restoration, FY 2026
1New Hampshire1,381,9226021,69715.4059,947$5,027,605
2Tennessee1,164,2391,9901,1712.24734,342$24,236,720
3Georgia796,8572,4251,2501.60815,738$27,695,024
4South Carolina764,9041,4947652.06199,114$11,071,422
5Texas665,8328,3431,1200.501,117,858$38,857,809
6North Carolina656,2673,0581,0201.29581,521$22,308,487
7Kentucky613,2251,4429442.97315,758$13,967,424
8Arizona549,9892,5802,2344.32303,298$23,118,473
9Massachusetts479,681589Not publishedNot published60,377$8,289,959
10Florida350,1574,5588280.52265,018$16,437,305
11Connecticut225,5306591,2464.6025,903$6,023,949
12New Jersey222,163380Not publishedNot published67,305$8,289,959
13Illinois213,4461,414Not publishedNot published282,380$16,595,276
14Wisconsin205,1101,7751,0172.16652,399$23,485,531
15Washington176,7451,1654820.84163,801$15,447,463
16Alabama150,1801,479Not publishedNot published497,063$19,216,281
17Nevada146,5248592490.99111,210$15,610,455
18Utah135,2091,3707002.51282,841$16,350,555
19Pennsylvania95,6103,2371,1971.241,031,218$30,594,626
20New York88,1651,8162990.19533,479$20,933,144
21Missouri55,1392,4372380.51521,787$22,441,430
22Ohio53,8952,7852370.27359,811$16,569,111
23Arkansas50,8031,5008103.88331,401$14,014,316
24California49,9712,0304860.17251,590$26,821,647
25Idaho42,6771,3413522.52300,759$16,597,136
26Vermont28,628340Not publishedNot published55,171$5,027,605
27Minnesota26,0321,5521,6853.58527,774$23,819,471
28Michigan23,9142,436350.05632,144$23,914,949
29Iowa23,1901,456710.28222,692$12,112,654
30Indiana18,1361,7312610.51252,645$13,857,865
31Wyoming12,9468243678.13118,896$14,427,611
32Oregon12,8721,379Not publishedNot published330,416$20,075,259
33Virginia11,9591,9942210.33251,350$14,312,936
34Maryland10,7567921230.28111,027$7,898,984
35Montana10,3771,1843143.83233,193$21,957,263
36Kansas8,8811,206530.23282,124$16,080,090
37Oklahoma6,0111,704Not publishedNot published356,283$17,533,166
38Louisiana4,7941,288Not publishedNot published451,343$17,626,642
39Nebraska4,188804Not publishedNot published266,748$15,218,471
40West Virginia3,323943260.23278,193$9,827,675
41New Mexico2,744689280.20160,081$17,768,168
42Colorado2,3131,6792790.60378,763$22,930,115
43South Dakota1,896646801.09222,875$14,329,482
44North Dakota1,659543Not publishedNot published148,512$12,140,115
45Mississippi1,0381,053Not publishedNot published271,751$12,204,415
46Maine735547Not publishedNot published208,206$9,376,640
47Hawaii298105Not publishedNot published15,296$5,027,605
48Rhode Island103115Not publishedNot published7,378$5,027,605
49Alaska102562Not publishedNot published87,159$35,595,455
50Delaware41135Not publishedNot published15,399$5,027,605

Ranks count only states with a published value. A state without one is listed last, never as zero. Background checks are left out: state permit rules change how many checks a state runs, and a check is not a sale. Sources: ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report, ATF Federal Firearms Listings, BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, USFWS Wildlife Restoration and hunting licenses.

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  1. [1] ATF Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reportcalendar years 2004–2024www.atf.gov
  2. [2] ATF Federal Firearms Listingsmonthly lists by license type, January 2021 – August 2026www.atf.gov
  3. [3] USFWS Wildlife Restoration apportionments and hunting-license certificationshunting licenses, license years 1956–2024; apportionments, fiscal years 1939–2026www.fws.gov
  4. [4] FBI NICS firearm checksmonthly state counts, November 1998 – August 2026; checks by type, 2025www.fbi.gov
  5. [5] BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wagesprivate employers by industry, 2001–2025www.bls.gov
  6. [6] Census Bureau, Economic Census2022 Economic Census, Nevadawww.census.gov
  7. [7] Census international tradeNevada-origin exports by product, 2025; monthly values through December 2025www.census.gov

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