Felons Licensed to Carry Firearms | Reno News

Reno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Assemblywoman Sandra Juaregui is demanding an audit of Nevada’s Private Investigators Licensing Board after alarming reports that it may be illegally issuing licenses to felons—allowing them to carry firearms and work as private investigators. Despite state law prohibiting felons from holding such licenses or possessing weapons, the board allegedly continues to grant permits if enough time has passed since conviction—provided the applicant discloses their history. A firearms instructor recently urged the board’s director to halt this practice, raising serious concerns about public safety and…