What are the Gun Laws in Nebraska?

Question: What are the Gun Laws in Nebraska?

Answer: Child Access Prevention Law? No.
Definition

Juvenile Possession Law? Yes.
Definition

Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law? Yes.
Definition

State Requirements

• Permit to purchase rifles and shotguns? No.

• Registration of rifles and shotguns? No.

• Licensing of owners of rifles and shotguns? No.

• Permit to carry rifles and shotguns? No.

Handguns

• Permit to purchase handgun? Yes.

• Registration of handguns? No.

• Licensing of owners of handguns? No.

• Permit to carry handguns? Carrying concealed weapons is not allowed.

Other Requirements

• Is there a State waiting period? Yes. Up to 2-day wait to acquire permit to purchase a handgun.

• Is there a FBI *NICS check for firearm transactions? Yes. Handguns via state system, long guns via federal.

• Permit to carry a concealed weapon required? Not allowed.

• Record of sale: No.

*NICS - National Instant Check System

Caution: This summary is meant for general purposes only. Firearm laws frequently change.

Source: Department of the Treasury Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms - State Laws And Published Ordinances - Firearms (23rd Edition – 2001)