State Name

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Nebraska Shall Issue Must Inform Officer & EMS Immediately: YES

Permitless Carry State (See Must Inform Section)

Note: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho,

Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi,

Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio,

Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,

Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming have "Permitless Carry"

Anyone who can legally possess a firearm under state and federal law

may carry in these states without a Permit. Check each states page

for age or other restrictions that may apply.

Permits/Licenses This State Honors Listed Below

Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado

Connecticut DC Florida Idaho

2

Illinois

Iowa

1

Hawaii Kansas

3

Kentucky Louisiana

Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana

Nevada New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota

4

Ohio

Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina South Dakota

5

Tennessee

6

Texas Utah

7

Virginia West Virginia

6

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Iowa

1

- Nebraska Only Honors the Iowa Non-Professional Permit.

Idaho

2 -

Nebraska Only honors the Idaho Enhanced Permit

Kansas

3

– Nebraska Only Honors the Kansas Regular Permit.

North Dakota

4

- Nebraska Only honors the North Dakota Class 1 Permit.

South Dakota

5

- Nebraska Only honors the South Dakota Enhanced Permit.

Tennessee

6

– Nebraska Only Honors the Tennessee Enhanced Permit. (Must be 21)

Utah

7

&

West Virginia

8

- Nebraska Only Honors the West Virginia and Utah Regular Permits.

Nebraska CCW Links

State CCW Site

CCW Application

How to Apply/Renew

Online Renewal

State CCW FAQs

(Updated 9/2/2023)

St. Certified Instructors

State Statutes

State Admin Rules

CHP Admin Rules

St. Patrol Reciprocity Info

State Attorney General

Secretary of State

Age to Carry a Firearm

In Other States

Last Updated: 8/16/2024

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Nebraska Honors Non-Resident Permit/Licenses From the States They Honor. Must be 21 Y/O.

Reciprocity/How This State Honors Other States Permit/Licenses

§ 69-2448. License or Permit Issued by Other State or District of Columbia; How Treated.

A valid license or permit to carry a concealed handgun issued by any other state or the District of Columbia

shall be recognized as valid in this state under the Concealed Handgun Permit Act if (1) the holder of the

license or permit is not a resident of Nebraska and (2) the Attorney General has determined that the standards

for issuance of such license or permit by such state or the District of Columbia are equal to or greater than

the standards imposed by the act. The Attorney General shall maintain and publish a list of such states and

the District of Columbia which he or she has determined have standards equal to or greater than the

standards imposed by the act. Laws 2009, LB430, § 13.

Permitless Carry

§ 28-1202.01 Carrying Concealed Handgun; Locations; Restrictions; Posting of Prohibition;

Violation; Penalty; Affirmative Defense; Applicability.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person, other than a minor or a prohibited person, may

carry a concealed handgun anywhere in Nebraska, with or without a permit under the Concealed Handgun

Permit Act. Laws 2023, LB77, § 9.

§ 69-2445 Carrying Concealed Weapon Under Other Law; Act; How Construed

Nothing in the Concealed Handgun Permit Act prevents a person not otherwise prohibited from possessing

or carrying a concealed handgun by state law from carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.

Laws 2023, LB77, § 22.

§ 28-1201 Terms Defined

For purposes of sections 28-1201 to 28-1212.04 and sections 9, 10, 11, and 12 of this act, unless the context

otherwise requires:

(1) Case means (a) a hard-sided or soft-sided box, container, or receptacle intended or designed for the

primary purpose of storing or transporting a firearm or

(b) the firearm manufacturer's original packaging. This definition does not apply to section 28-1204.04;

(2) Concealed handgun means a handgun that is entirely obscured from view. If any part of the handgun is

capable of being seen or observed by another person, it is not a concealed handgun;

(10)(a) Minor means a person who is under twenty-one years of age.

(b) Minor does not include a person who is eighteen years of age or older if the person is

(i) a member of the armed forces of the United States, active or reserve, National Guard of this state, or

Reserve Officers' Training Corps or

(ii) a peace officer or other duly authorized law enforcement officer; Laws 2023, LB77, § 7.

Note: 21 to carry under permitless carry except for those 18 and older as listed in (b)(i)(ii) above

How to Apply for a Permit

Permit applicants who have successfully passed an approved training course will be required to visit one

of the Nebraska State Patrol Troop Area Headquarters or the Criminal Identification Division in Lincoln to

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apply for a concealed handgun permit. Renewals can be done Online. Applications forms will be available at

each Troop Area Headquarters and on the Nebraska State Patrol web-site. Application forms can also be

mailed from the Criminal Identification Office upon request by phoning 402-471-4545. Applicants are

advised to obtain the application form in advance if possible because the form must be notarized, and

notaries may not always be available at Troop Area Headquarters.

Concealed Carry Handgun Permit Information

Omaha - Troop A Norfolk - Troop B Grand Island - Troop C

4411 S. 108th St. 1401 Eisenhower Ave. 3431 Old Potash Highway

Omaha, NE 68137 Norfolk, NE 68701 Grand Island, NE 68801

402-331-3333 402-370-3456 308-385-6000

North Platte - Troop D Scottsbluff - Troop E Lincoln – Troop H

300 W. South River Rd. 4500 Avenue I 3800 NW 12

th

St.

North Platte, NE 69103 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Lincoln, NE

308-535-6604 308-632-1214 402-479-4971

Application Process

Applicant fingerprints, photograph and signature: A color photograph required for the permit

will be taken by the Nebraska State Patrol. Fingerprints of the applicant will be obtained at the

time of application by utilizing the live scan equipment of the Nebraska State Patrol’s Automated

Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) if that equipment is available at the application site. If this

equipment is not available, the applicant shall be fingerprinted on two legible fingerprint cards.

The applicable fee: The permit fee is $100.00. The fee shall be paid with the application and shall be paid

in cash or check made payable to the Nebraska State Patrol. When it becomes feasible, payment may also be

made with debit or credit cards approved by the Nebraska State Patrol. If a permit is not issued to the

applicant, the permit application fee will be refunded to the applicant less the current charge for the required

state and federal criminal history record check.

An application which is not complete or legible will not be processed. A notice of deficiency will be

mailed to the applicant who will have twenty (20) calendar days to submit information or documents to

correct the deficiency. If the deficiency is not corrected within this time period, the application and monies

will be refunded to the applicant who will then have to reinitiate the application process to obtain a permit.

CHP Initial Applications:

Any person wishing to apply for a concealed handgun permit must present themselves in person at a

Nebraska State Patrol Troop Area Headquarters (click here to find the NSP location nearest you to make an

appointment) and submit the following at time of application:

 Completed, signed and notarized Application Form

 Proof of training - Original or certified copy of Certificate of Completion of a Handgun Training

and Safety Course approved by the Nebraska State Patrol

 Proof of vision - only needed if presenting a state issued ID card

 Proof of identification - Current NE driver's license, NE state issued ID or current military ID

 Proof of citizenship - Certified state issued birth certificate, naturalization papers, certificate of

citizenship from immigration authorities or a current or expired US passport

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o Please note: If the name listed on the application does not match the name on the proof

of citizenship provided, legal documentation showing name change (such as a marriage

certificate, divorce decree or court order) may be required.

 Proof of address - (the address on the application must match the provided documentation) Current

NE driver's license or NE state issued ID, active military duty station orders, or one of the following

items: utility bill, bank statement, valid Nebraska vehicle registration, Nebraska voter registration

card, pay stub or earnings statement, mortgage or lease agreement or tax documents issued at least

180 days prior to application date

 Applicable Fee - $100.00, cash or check only

 Fingerprints and Photographs taken at the time of application submittal

 Permit Term is 5 Years

Online Renewals : You can now Renew/Replace/Update your Permit Online.

Renewal (From the Nebraska State Patrol FAQs.)

Question: What if I move to Nebraska with a permit from another state?

Answer: A valid permit from another state that is recognized by Nebraska for Reciprocity Purposes will

allow you to apply immediately and the 180 day Residency Period will be waived. All other application

requirements still apply including the application fee, background check, handgun training and safety course

and all other applicable documentation. Click Here for more information on the application process.

§ 69-2442 Injury to Person or Damage to Property; Permit holder; Report Required.

(1) Any time the discharge of a handgun carried by a permit holder pursuant to the Concealed Handgun

Permit Act results in injury to a person or damage to property, the permit holder shall make a

report of such incident to the Nebraska State Patrol on a form designed and distributed by the Nebraska State

Patrol. The information from the report shall be maintained as provided in section 69-2444.

(2) A violation of this section is a Class III misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class I misdemeanor for

any second or subsequent offense. Laws 2023, LB77, § 20.

Non-Resident Permits

Nebraska does not issue Permit/Licenses to Non-Residents. They do allow those in the military service who

have a permanent station in Nebraska and their spouse to apply for a permit to carry in Nebraska and are

treated as residents of Nebraska. They would apply the same way a resident does.

Title 272, NE Admin Code, Chpt. 21 005.0IH

Be a current resident of the State of Nebraska and comply with one of the following:

(1) Have been a resident of the State of Nebraska for at least the past one hundred eighty (180) days, or

(2) Be a member, the spouse of a member, or someone receiving the benefits of a spouse of a member of the

United States Armed Forces stationed at a military installation in Nebraska pursuant to permanent duty

station orders, even though he or she has not resided in the State of Nebraska for one hundred and eighty

(180) days and he or she maintains a residence in another state, or

(3) Moved to Nebraska from another state and possess a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun issued by

his or her previous state of residence that is recognized by the State of Nebraska pursuant to Neb. Rev. § 69-

2448, even though he or she has not resided in the State of Nebraska for one hundred and eighty (180) days

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Places Off-Limits Even With a Permit/License

Note: Omaha and Lincoln Mayors have signed Executive Orders banning firearms on city owned

property. This would be parks etc in the respective cities. The properties will be posted. The Nebraska

Attorney General has put out An Opinion that these cities can’t ban carry in Parks, Sidewalks and Trails. An

AG Opinion is not law but Guidance on what is legal. There will be litigation by the state as these two cities

are in violation of the State Preemption Law.

§ 28-1202.01. Carrying Concealed Handgun; Locations; Restrictions; Posting of Prohibition;

Violation; Penalty; Affirmative Defense; Applicability.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (10) of this section, a person shall not carry a concealed handgun into or

onto any place or premises where the person, persons, entity, or entities in control of the place or premises or

employer in control of the place or premises has prohibited the carrying of concealed handguns into or onto

the place or premises.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (10) of this section, a person shall not carry a concealed handgun into or

onto

 Police, Sheriff, or Nebraska State Patrol station or office

 Detention facility, prison, or jail

 Courtroom or building which contains a courtroom

 Polling place during a bona fide election

 Meeting of the governing body of a county, public school district, municipality, or other political

subdivision

 Meeting of the Legislature or a Committee of the Legislature

 Financial Institution

 Professional or semiprofessional athletic event

 building, grounds, vehicle, or sponsored activity or athletic event of any public, private,

denominational, or parochial elementary, vocational, or secondary school, a private postsecondary

career school as defined in section 85-1603, a community college, or a public or private college,

junior college, or university

 Place of worship

 Hospital, emergency room, or trauma center

 Political rally or fundraiser

 Establishment having a license issued under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act that derives over one-

half of its total income from the sale of alcoholic liquor

 Place where the possession or carrying of a firearm is prohibited by state or federal law

 Into or onto any other place or premises where handguns are prohibited by state law.

(4)(b) A place of worship may authorize its security personnel to carry concealed handguns on its property

if:

(i) Each member of the security personnel, as authorized, is not otherwise prohibited by state law from

possessing or carrying a concealed handgun and is in compliance with sections 10, 11, and 12 of this

act;

(ii) notice is given to the congregation; and

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(iii) For leased property , if the property is leased, the carrying of concealed handguns on the property

does not violate the terms of any real property lease agreement between the place of worship and the

lessor.

(5) If a person, persons, entity, or entities in control of the place or premises or an employer in control of the

place or premises prohibits the carrying of a concealed handguns handgun into or onto the place or premises

and such place or premises are open to the public, a person does not violate this section unless the person,

persons, entity, or entities in control of the place or premises or employer in control of the place or premises

has posted conspicuous notice that carrying of concealed handguns is prohibited in or on the place or

premises or has made a request, directly or through an authorized representative or management personnel,

that the person remove the concealed handgun from the place or premises.

(6) A person carrying a concealed handgun in a vehicle or on his or her person while riding in or on a vehicle

into or onto any parking area, which is open to the public, used by any location listed in subsection (2) or (3)

of this section, does not violate this section if, prior to exiting the vehicle, the handgun is locked inside the

glove box, trunk, or other compartment of the vehicle, a storage box securely attached to the vehicle, or, if

the vehicle is a motorcycle, other than an autocycle, a hardened compartment securely attached to the

motorcycle. This subsection does not apply to any parking area used by such location when the carrying of a

concealed handgun into or onto such parking area is prohibited by federal law.

(7) An employer may prohibit employees or other persons who are permitholders from carrying concealed

handguns in vehicles owned by the employer.

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2), (3), and (4) of this section, a person not otherwise prohibited state

law from possessing or carrying a concealed handgun shall not carry a concealed handgun while such

person:

(a) Is consuming alcohol; or

(b) Has remaining in such person's blood, urine, or breath any previously consumed alcohol or any

controlled substance as defined in section 28-401. Laws 2023, LB77, § 9.

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§ 28-1204.04 Unlawful Possession of A Firearm at a School; Penalty; Exceptions; Confiscation of

Certain Firearms; Disposition.

(1) Any person who possesses a firearm in a school, on school grounds, in a school-owned vehicle, or at a

school-sponsored activity or athletic event is guilty of the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm at a

school. Unlawful possession of a firearm at a school is a Class IV felony. This subsection shall not apply to

(a) the issuance of firearms to or possession by members of the armed forces of the United States, active or

reserve, National Guard of this state, or Reserve Officers Training Corps or peace officers or other duly

authorized law enforcement officers when on duty or training,

(b) the possession of firearms by peace officers or other duly authorized law enforcement officers when

contracted by a school to provide school security or school event control services,

(c) firearms which may lawfully be possessed by the person receiving instruction, for instruction under the

immediate supervision of an adult instructor,

(d) firearms which may lawfully be possessed by a member of a college or university firearm team, to

include rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines, within the scope of such person's duties as a member of

the team,

(e) firearms which may lawfully be possessed by a person employed by a college or university in this state

as part of an agriculture or a natural resources program of such college or university, within the scope of

such person's employment,

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(f) firearms contained within a private vehicle operated by a nonstudent adult which are not loaded and

(i) are encased or

(ii) are in a locked firearm rack that is on a motor vehicle,

(g) firearms which may lawfully be possessed by a person for the purpose of using them, with the approval

of the school, in a historical reenactment, in a hunter education program, or as part of an honor guard, or

(h) a handgun carried as a concealed handgun by a valid holder of a permit issued under the Concealed

Handgun Permit Act in a vehicle or on his or her person while riding in or on a vehicle into or onto any

parking area, which is open to the public and used by a school if, prior to exiting the vehicle, the

handgun is locked inside the glove box, trunk, or other compartment of the vehicle, a storage box

securely attached to the vehicle, or, if the vehicle is a motorcycle, other than an autocycle, a hardened

compartment securely attached to the motorcycle while the vehicle is in or on such parking area, except

as prohibited by federal law. For purposes of this subsection, encased means enclosed in a case that is

expressly made for the purpose of containing a firearm and that is completely zipped, snapped,

buckled, tied, or otherwise fastened with no part of the firearm exposed.

(2) Any firearm possessed in violation of subsection (1) of this section shall be confiscated without warrant

by a peace officer or may be confiscated without warrant by school administrative or teaching personnel.

Any firearm confiscated by school administrative or teaching personnel shall be delivered to a peace officer

as soon as practicable. Laws 2018, LB909, § 1.

§ 13-330 Ownership, Possession, and Transportation of Concealed Handguns; Power of Cities and

Villages; Existing Ordinance, Permit, or Regulation; Null and Void.

(1) The Legislature finds and declares that the regulation of the ownership, possession, storage,

transportation, sale, and transfer of firearms and other weapons is a matter of statewide concern.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of any home rule charter, counties, cities, and villages shall not have the

power to:

(a) Regulate the ownership, possession, storage, transportation, sale, or transfer of firearms or other

weapons, except as expressly provided by state law; or

(b) Require registration of firearms or other weapons.

(3) Any county, city, or village ordinance, permit, or regulation in violation of subsection (2) of this section

is declared to be null and void. Laws 2023, LB77, § 1.

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For Federal Restrictions on Firearms see the USA Page.

Do “No Gun Signs” Have the Force of Law?

“YES” § 69-2441. Nebraska Prohibited Sign

(2) If a person, persons, entity, or entities in control of the property or an employer in control of the property

prohibits a permitholder from carrying a concealed handgun into or onto the place or premises and such

place or premises are open to the public, a permitholder does not violate this section unless the person,

persons, entity, or entities in control of the property or employer in control of the property has posted

conspicuous notice that carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited in or on the place or premises or has

made a request, directly or through an authorized representative or management personnel, that the

permitholder remove the concealed handgun from the place or premises. Laws 2018, LB909, § 120.

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§ 69-2443. Violations; penalties; revocation of permit.

(1) A permitholder who violates subsection (1) or (2) of section 69-2440 or section 69-2441 or 69-2442 is

guilty of a Class III misdemeanor for the first violation and a Class I misdemeanor for any second or

subsequent violation.

(2) A permitholder who violates subsection (3) of section 69-2440 is guilty of a Class I misdemeanor.

(3) A permitholder convicted of a violation of section 69-2440 or 69-2442 may also have his or her permit

revoked.

(4) A permitholder convicted of a violation of section 69-2441 that occurred on property owned by the state

or any political subdivision of the state may also have his or her permit revoked. A permitholder convicted of

a violation of section 69-2441 that did not occur on property owned by the state or any political subdivision

of the state shall not have his or her permit revoked for a first offense but may have his or her permit revoked

for any second or subsequent offense. Laws 2012, LB807, § 6.

Note: Handgunlaw.us believes when you come across a business that is posted that you not just walk away.

That business needs to know that they lost your business because of their “No Gun” sign. Giving them a “No

Firearms = No Money” card would do just that. You can print free “No Firearms = No Money” cards by

going Here.

Parking Lot Storage Law

§ 69-2441. Permitholder; Locations; Restrictions; Posting of Prohibition; Consumption of Alcohol;

Prohibited.

(1)(a) A permitholder may carry a concealed handgun anywhere in Nebraska, except any: Police,

sheriff, or Nebraska State Patrol station or office; detention facility, prison, or jail; courtroom or building

which contains a courtroom; polling place during a bona fide election; meeting of the governing body of a

county, public school district, municipality, or other political subdivision; meeting of the Legislature or a

committee of the Legislature; financial institution; professional or semiprofessional athletic event; building,

grounds, vehicle, or sponsored activity or athletic event of any public, private, denominational, or parochial

elementary, vocational, or secondary school, a private postsecondary career school as defined in section 85-

1603, a community college, or a public or private college, junior college, or university; place of worship;

hospital, emergency room, or trauma center; political rally or fundraiser; establishment having a license

issued under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act that derives over one-half of its total income from the sale of

alcoholic liquor; place where the possession or carrying of a firearm is prohibited by state or federal law; a

place or premises where the person, persons, entity, or entities in control of the property or employer in

control of the property has prohibited permitholders from carrying concealed handguns into or onto the place

or premises; or into or onto any other place or premises where handguns are prohibited by state law.

(3) A permitholder carrying a concealed handgun in a vehicle or on his or her person while riding in or

on a vehicle into or onto any parking area, which is open to the public, used by any location listed in

subdivision (1)(a) of this section, does not violate this section if, prior to exiting the vehicle, the handgun is

locked inside the glove box, trunk, or other compartment of the vehicle, a storage box securely attached to

the vehicle, or, if the vehicle is a motorcycle, other than an autocycle, a hardened compartment securely

attached to the motorcycle. This subsection does not apply to any parking area used by such location when

the carrying of a concealed handgun into or onto such parking area is prohibited by federal law.

(4) An employer may prohibit employees or other persons who are permitholders from carrying

concealed handguns in vehicles owned by the employer. Laws 2018, LB909, § 120.

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Must Inform Officer Immediately on Contact By Law?

“YES”

§ 28-1202.04. Carrying Concealed Handgun; Contact With Peace Officer or Emergency Services

Personnel; Procedures for Securing Handgun; Applicability; Violation; Penalty.

(1)(a) This section applies to a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state law from possessing or

carrying a concealed handgun.

(b) This section does not apply to a qualified law enforcement officer or qualified retired law enforcement

officer carrying a concealed handgun pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 926B or 926C, respectively, as such

sections existed on January 1, 2023.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, whenever a person who is carrying a concealed

handgun is contacted by a peace officer or by emergency services personnel, the person shall immediately

inform the peace officer or emergency services personnel that the person is carrying a concealed handgun.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, during contact with a person carrying a concealed

handgun, a peace officer or emergency services personnel may secure the handgun or direct that it be secured

during the duration of the contact if the peace officer or emergency services personnel determines that it is

necessary for the safety of any person present, including the peace officer or emergency services personnel.

The person shall submit to the order to secure the handgun.

(4)(a) When the peace officer has determined that the person is not a threat to the safety of any

person present, including the peace officer, and the person has not committed any other violation

that would result in his or her arrest the peace officer shall return the handgun to the person before

releasing the person from the scene and breaking contact.

(b) When emergency services personnel have determined that the person is not a threat to the safety of

any person present, including emergency services personnel, and if the person is physically and

mentally capable of possessing the handgun, the emergency services personnel shall return the

handgun to the person before releasing the person from the scene and breaking contact. If the person

is transported for treatment to another location, the handgun shall be turned over to any peace

officer. The peace officer shall provide a receipt which includes the make, model, caliber, and serial

number of the handgun.

(5) A person is not required to comply with subsections (2) and (3) of this section if:

(a) Such person is storing or transporting a handgun in a motor vehicle for any lawful purpose or

transporting a handgun directly to or from a motor vehicle to or from any place where such handgun

may be lawfully possessed or carried by such person; and

(b) Such handgun is unloaded, kept separate from ammunition, and enclosed in a case.

(6) For the purpose of this section.

(a) Contact with a peace officer means any time a peace officer personally stops, detains, questions, or

addresses a person for an official purpose or in the course of his or her official duties, and contact with

emergency services personnel means any time emergency services personnel provide treatment to a

person in the course of their official duties.

(b) Emergency services personnel has the same meaning as in section 8 11 of this act. Laws 2023, LB77, §12

Carry In State Parks//WMA/Road Side Rest Areas & St. /Nat. Forests

Carry Allowed in these Areas:

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*State Parks: YES If not Posted NE St. Park Rules on Firearms

State/National Forests: YES

State WMA: YES Admin Code Game & Parks Commission 163-4-018.06B If Not Posted

Wild Game Preserve: NO NE Statutes 37-708 & 37-712

Road Side Rest Areas: YES If Not Posted

*Notice: If State Park Carry is Legal in this state and if that state park is located on a lake created by the

US Army Corp of Engineers (COE) who owns the land and leases it to the state for that park the park is Off

Limits to the legal carrying of firearms per federal law. 36 CFR 327.13 District Commanders received this

Memorandum detailing how they could authorize someone to carry on (COE) property. The (COE) has also

put out a Pamphlet on carrying firearms on (COE) Property. They do not post their property you must know

the boundaries. Hunting is usually allowed doing hunting season.

RV/Car Carry Without a Permit/License

Note: Cities can no longer have ordinances on carrying firearms in Nebraska per LB77 2023

§ 17-556 Public Safety; Firearms; Explosives; Riots; Regulation.

Cities of the second class and villages shall have the power to

(1) prevent and restrain riots, routs, noises, disturbances, or disorderly assemblages,

(2) regulate, prevent, restrain, or remove nuisances and to designate what shall be considered a nuisance,

(3) regulate, punish, and prevent the discharge of firearms, rockets, powder, fireworks, or any other

dangerous combustible material in the streets, lots, grounds, alleys, or about or in the vicinity of any

buildings,

(4 ) arrest, regulate, punish, or fine all vagrants. Laws 2023, LB77, § 5.

§ 28-1212. Presence of Firearm in Motor Vehicle; Prima Facie Evidence.

The presence in a motor vehicle other than a public vehicle of any firearm or instrument referred to in

section 28-1203, 28-1206, 28-1207, or 28-1212.03 shall be prima facie evidence that it is in the possession of

and is carried by all persons occupying such motor vehicle at the time such firearm or instrument is found,

except that this section shall not be applicable if such firearm or instrument is found upon the person of one

of the occupants therein. Laws 1991, LB 477, § 3.

§ 69-2429. Terms, Defined. For purposes of the Concealed Handgun Permit Act:

(1) Concealed handgun means a handgun that is entirely obscured from view. If any part of the handgun

is capable of being seen or observed by another person, it is not a concealed handgun;

(2) Handgun means any firearm with a barrel less than sixteen inches in length or any firearm designed to

be held and fired by the use of a single hand; Laws 2023, LB77, § 16.

Open Carry (Without a Valid Permit/License)

Open Carry is legal but state preemption allows local governments to regulate the open carrying of firearms.

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See the “RV/Car Carry Without a Permit” section for carrying in a vehicle. Also see the State Preemption

and Do Gun Signs Have the Force of Law Sections for more information.

The state preempts firearm laws (17-556) state that local authorities can’t have Laws/Ordinances against

concealed carry and other areas concerning firearms but can pass laws/ordinances coving the carrying of

firearms openly. It would be up to the person who wishes to open carry to know the local laws/ordinances

that would impact them. Remember that if you enter any property and the owner/responsible person ask you

to leave you must leave. Failure to leave can result in Trespass Charges. Minimum age for Open Carry is 18.

In some states Open Carry is forbidden in places where those with a valid permit/license can carry. This is

not the last word on Open Carry in this state. Go to Google and type in State Name Open Carry or Open

Carry State Name for a search for open carry info in this state. Check with the State's RKBA

Organization/s. Also see “Attorney General Opinions/Court Cases” Section for any written opinions/Cases

on Open Carry.

State Preemption

§ 13-330 Ownership, Possession, and Transportation of Concealed Handguns; Power of Cities and

Villages; Existing Ordinance, Permit, or Regulation; Null and Void.

(1) The Legislature finds and declares that the regulation of the ownership, possession, storage,

transportation, sale, and transfer of firearms and other weapons is a matter of statewide concern.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of any home rule charter, counties, cities, and villages shall not have the

power to:

(a) Regulate the ownership, possession, storage, transportation, sale, or transfer of firearms or other

weapons, except as expressly provided by state law; or

(b) Require registration of firearms or other weapons.

(3) Any county, city, or village ordinance, permit, or regulation in violation of subsection (2) of this section

is declared to be null and void. LB77 2023

§ 17-556 Public Safety; Firearms; Explosives; Riots; Regulation.

Cities of the second class and villages shall have the power to

(1) prevent and restrain riots, routs, noises, disturbances, or disorderly assemblages,

(2) regulate, prevent, restrain, or remove nuisances and to designate what shall be considered a nuisance,

(3) regulate, punish, and prevent the discharge of firearms, rockets, powder, fireworks, or any other

dangerous combustible material in the streets, lots, grounds, alleys, or about or in the vicinity of any

buildings,

(4 ) arrest, regulate, punish, or fine all vagrants. Laws 2023, LB77, § 1.

Deadly Force Laws

28-1406 Terms, defined.

28-1407 Justification; choice of evils.

28-1408 Public duty; execution.

28-1409 Use of force in self-protection.

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28-1410 Use of force for protection of other persons.

28-1411 Use of force for protection of property.

28-1412 Use of force in law enforcement.

28-1413 Use of force by person with special responsibility for care, discipline, or safety of others.

28-1414 Mistake of law; reckless or negligent use of force.

28-1415 Justification in property crimes.

28-1416 Justification an affirmative defense; civil remedies unaffected.

Knife Laws State/Cities

To access State/Local Knife Laws Click “Here”

Carry in Restaurants That Serve Alcohol

YES § 69-2441.

Note: A “YES” above means you can carry into places like described below. “NO” means you can’t.

Handgunlaw.us definition of “Restaurant Carry” is carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Places

like Friday’s or Red Lobster unless posted with “No Gun Signs.” This may or may not mean the bar

or the bar area of a restaurant. But you can carry your firearm into a restaurant that serves alcohol

and sit and eat without consuming. Handgunlaw.us recommends you not sit at the Bar or in the Bar

area of such restaurants. In some states it is illegal to be in the Bar area of such restaurants.

Handgunlaw.us believes you should never consume alcohol when carrying your firearm. In some

states it is illegal to take even one drink while carrying a firearm. If you want further info on carrying

in places that serve alcohol check your state laws.

Chemical Sprays/Stun Gun/Higher Capacity Magazine Laws

Handgunlaw.us could find no restrictions in Nebraska Law concerning Chemical Sprays, Stun Guns

Or Higher Capacity Magazine Bans.

LEOSA State Information

Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center - Retired Officers Handgun Qualification Information

Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center - Retired Officer Qualification Form

Check out the LEOSA Information on the USA Page at Handgunlaw.us

Attorney General Opinions/Court Cases

 Nebraska AG – Preemption of City Bans on Firearms

 Nebraska AG – Omaha Can Not Force Registration On Permit/License Holders

 NE Supreme Ct. – Knife With Larger than 3.5 Inch Blade is Dangerous Weapon

 Nebraska AG – Cities Can’t Ban Carry From Parks, Sidewalks, Trails. 12/15/2023

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Airport Carry/Misc. Information

Airport Carry: No laws found

Training Valid for: 3 Years

Time Period to Establish Residency: 180 Days (If you have a Permit/License from the state you are

moving from that is honored by NE the Residency

Requirement is waved.

Minimum Age for Permit/License: 21

Permit/License Info Public Information: NO 84-712.05

State Reciprocity/How They Honor Other States Statute: 69-2448.

State Firearm Laws: 28-1201 - 1212 & 69-2400 -2449 Admin Code Title 272 Chpt. 21

State Deadly Force Laws: 28-1406 - 28-1416

State Knife Laws: 28-1201(4)

Chemical/Electric Weapons Laws: No laws found

Body Armor Laws: No laws found

Does Your Permit Cover Other Weapons Besides Firearms? NO Admin Rule 272.001.01

State Safe Storage/Access by Minors Statute/s: No Statute Found

Is carrying of a Concealed Firearm with Permit/License

for Defensive Purposes Only While Hunting Legal? YES Except when Bow Hunting. NE Big Game Guide

Notes

What Does NE Consider A Loaded Firearm?

Nebraska law does not define loaded or unloaded firearm.

Note: With no definition on what the state considers a loaded firearm at the minimum I would have no

cartridge in the firing chamber, cylinder, internal or attached magazine or attached to the firearm in any way.

State Emergency Powers

§ 81-829.40. Governor; Powers and Duties. (Edited for Space Considerations)

(1) The Governor shall be responsible for meeting the dangers to the state and people presented by

disasters, emergencies, and civil defense emergencies, and in the event of disaster, emergency, or civil

defense emergency beyond local control, he or she may assume direct operational control over all or any part

of the emergency management functions within this state. He or she shall have general direction and control

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of emergency management and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and shall be responsible for

carrying out the provisions of the Emergency Management Act.

(2) In order to effect the policy and purposes of the act, the Governor may issue proclamations and make,

amend, and rescind the necessary orders, rules, and regulations to carry out the act.

(5) During the continuance of any state of emergency, the Governor shall be commander in chief of the

organized and unorganized militia and of all other forces available for emergency management duty. To the

greatest extent practicable, the Governor shall delegate or assign command authority by prior arrangement

embodied in appropriate proclamations, orders, rules, and regulations, but nothing shall restrict his or her

authority to do so by orders issued at the time of the disaster, emergency, or civil defense emergency..

(6) In addition to any other powers conferred upon the Governor by law, he or she may:

(a) Suspend the provisions of any regulatory statute prescribing the procedures for conduct of state

business or the orders, rules, or regulations of any state agency if strict compliance with the provisions of any

statute, order, rule, or regulation would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with

the disaster, emergency, or civil defense emergency;

(d) Subject to any applicable requirements for compensation under section 81-829.57, commandeer or

utilize any private property if he or she finds this necessary to cope with the disaster, emergency, or civil

defense emergency;

(e) Direct and compel the evacuation of all or part of the population from any stricken or threatened area

within the state if he or she deems this action necessary for the preservation of life or other emergency

management;

(f) Prescribe routes, modes of transportation, and destinations in connection with evacuation;

(g) Control ingress and egress to and from a disaster area, the movement of persons within the area, and

the occupancy of premises in the area;

(h) Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, explosives, and

combustibles; and

(i) Make provisions for the availability and use of temporary emergency housing.

(7) In the event of a civil defense emergency the Governor shall assume direct operational control over

all or any part of the emergency management functions within this state. Laws 2014, LB390, § 2.

Note: Federal Law can apply if the state is receiving monetary and/or other assistance from the Federal

Government. See US Code 42-5207 for Federal Law as it applies to States of Emergencies. The state quoted

code may also not be all of the law on Emergency Powers held by the state. You should read the entire code

on Emergency Powers etc for this state by following the link to the state code.

Minimum Age for Possessing and Transporting of Handguns.

Nebraska 18 Y/O § 28-1204

This is the minimum age for possessing and transporting a handgun unloaded and secured in a vehicle

without any type of permit/license to carry firearms.

Note: In some states Possession and Transportation CAN be very restrictive in that you can ONLY

possess and transport a handgun to and from a Shooting Range, Gun Shop, property you own or other

places you can legally possess a handgun. Some states do not have this restriction.

This is not the last word on possession and transporting of handguns in this, or any other state. Study your

state law further for more information. See “RV/Car Carry” Section Above for more information.

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Updates to this Page

121 Links

Archive of Previous Updates 2

7/1/2023 - Florida Now A Permitless Carry State. All Links Checked.

8/1/2023 – Date For Permitless Carry Law Taking Effect Updated at top of Document. North Dakota Added as Permitless Carry

States Listing Under Map.

9/2/2023 – Nebraska Now a Permitless Carry State. Major Updates to NE Statutes per LB77.

10/15/2023 – All Links Checked.

11/25/2023 – Note on Omaha and Lincoln Making City Own Property Off Limits to Firearms Added to Places Off Limits Section.

1/1/2024 – AG Opinion Link Added to AG Opinions/Ct Case Section on Cities Banning Carry in Parks, Sidewalks, Trails.

1/8/2024 - All Links Checked.

3/3/2024 – Note Updated With Link to AG Opinion at Beginning of Places Off Limits Section.

7/4/2024 – Louisiana Added as Permitless Carry State in Listing Under Map.

7/30/2024 – Notice on Corp of Engineer Properties on their Lakes Added to State Park Carry.

8/16/2024 – Minnesota Honors Nebraska.