re: Update on Ruggs: Accused of driving 156 MPH, .161 BAC and loaded weapon

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Yep and he had an illegal gun in the car.

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Kinda depends on where the gun was in the car. Nevada has some interesting gun laws. The allow open carry without a permit but require a permit for concealed carry of a handgun. In a vehicle, it gets kinda confusing. If it's loaded in plain sight, you do need a permit. If it's concealed loaded handgun within the car (glovebox, purse, trunk, etc.) you don't. However, him being intoxicated with a gun is illegal. Having said that, the gun is the least of his worries right now and the DA's office likely isn't all too concerned with that aspect of this case either.