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This bill revises Nevada's firearms laws to impose new restrictions on individuals under 21 years of age. Specifically, the bill makes it a gross misdemeanor for people under 21 to possess semiautomatic shotguns or semiautomatic centerfire rifles, with some exceptions for military members, law enforcement officers, and certain supervised activities like hunting, target shooting, and organized competitions. The legislation also establishes penalties for adults who knowingly allow individuals under 21 to access these firearms, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to category B felonies depending on the circumstances. Additionally, the bill requires that rifles and shotguns be unloaded and stored in securely locked containers when not in use by individuals 14 and older, and it makes it illegal to sell or barter semiautomatic centerfire rifles or shotguns to people under 21, with violators facing potential imprisonment and fines. The bill aims to reduce firearm access and potential misuse by younger individuals by creating more stringent age-related restrictions and storage requirements, while providing specific exemptions for professional and supervised contexts.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12275/Overview