Guns, knives, and weapons are generally prohibited on school grounds, as provided by school policies and state and federal laws.

Although children in grades 1-12 are generally not eligible for a concealed carry weapon permit, older students on college campuses may be eligible for a concealed carry permit (CCP) in some states—also known as a concealed handgun license (CHL), license to carry (LTC), concealed carry license (CCL), or concealed carry weapon (CCW).

A student’s right to carry a concealed weapon on school grounds may be governed by state and federal laws, as well as school policies.

In Nevada, firearms and other dangerous weapons are generally prohibited on the property of the Nevada System of Higher Education, private or public school premises, and child care facilities, with limited exceptions as outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 202.265. While children in grades 1-12 are not eligible for a concealed carry permit, individuals who are 21 years of age or older and meet other criteria may apply for a concealed firearm permit in Nevada. However, even with a concealed carry permit, carrying a concealed weapon on school grounds is typically not allowed unless specifically authorized by written permission from the president of a branch or facility of the Nevada System of Higher Education, the principal of a school, or a person with equivalent authority. It's important to note that federal law, specifically the Gun-Free School Zones Act, also prohibits the possession of firearms in school zones, with certain exceptions. School policies may further restrict the carrying of weapons on campus. Therefore, while older students on college campuses may be eligible for a concealed carry permit, their right to carry on school grounds is heavily restricted by state and federal laws and institutional policies.