Attorney Arrested for Bringing Handgun to Family Court
Security discovered the weapon during a routine bag screening on the morning of October 14 at the Pecos Road facility.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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An attorney was arrested at the Eighth Judicial District Court Family Court building after court security discovered a loaded handgun in his briefcase. Security staff found the weapon during a morning X-ray screening on October 14.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the standard screening protocols enforced at Clark County judicial facilities to ensure public and staff safety. Authorities maintain strict rules regarding weapons in court buildings, regardless of legal registration status.
Security recovered a .45-caliber handgun with six rounds of ammunition during a routine screening at 8:55 a.m. at the 601 N. Pecos Road facility.
The players
Eighth Judicial District Court
The local judicial body that operates the Family Court building where the incident occurred.
The details
A deputy marshal identified the firearm on an X-ray monitor, leading staff to stop the conveyor belt and conduct a manual search. The attorney, who did not possess a concealed carry permit for the registered weapon, claimed he had forgotten it was in his bag. He now faces a felony charge of carrying a concealed firearm without a permit.
Timeline
8:55 a.m., Oct. 14, 2026: Security identified the firearm on an X-ray monitor.
Oct. 14, 2026: The attorney was arrested at the courthouse.
Nov. 12, 2026: The attorney is scheduled for his next court appearance.
Beyond the Strip
This arrest follows Nevada concealed carry statutes that strictly regulate firearm possession in government facilities. It reiterates that standard registration does not bypass safety protocols required at public courthouses.
Visitors to the Family Court building on N. Pecos Road should be prepared for standard X-ray screening of all bags and personal items. Prohibited items found during these searches will result in immediate intervention by marshals.
The takeaway
Court visitors should ensure all bags are free of prohibited items, including firearms, before arriving at security checkpoints. Monitor the Eighth Judicial District Court calendar for updates on the case following the Nov. 12 hearing.
What happens next
The attorney is expected to appear in court on Nov. 12.
Further reading
For more on building access and security rules, visit Law Enforcement.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
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