The weapon, an AK-47-style rifle, was purchased legally by the gunman in Nevada on July 9, Smithee told reporters at a news conference Monday.
Nevada law:
Age QualificationsFor dealer purchases only:
To purchase a handgun; you must be 21 or older. This includes handgun ammo;
To purchase a rifle or shotgun; you must be 18 or older. This includes rifle ammo and shotgun shells.
These laws are federal and not set by the state of Nevada. Any person over 18 can receive as a gift or purchase privately a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. This does not affect store policy or any proposed legislation.
I'm from out-of-state. Can I buy a gun privately face-to-face?No, the gun needs to be transferred through a dealer in your home state, long guns excepted,
save for California residents.
See ATF page here (#2). Long guns may be transferred or purchased through a dealer, but not face-to-face.
So... he couldn't legally buy a gun in Nevada with a California ID
I'm from California, can I buy a gun in Nevada (or any other state, for that matter)?
No. Just no. And we know what you're thinking and no.
https://www.nevadacarry.org/