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Nebraska Concealed Carry Gun Laws | USCCA CCW Reciprocity Map (Last Updated 09/09/2019)
Carry allowed with my Nebraska permit?
Summary of Nebraska Gun Laws
Nebraska is a shall-issue state. Permits are issued at the state level by the State Patrol Department.
A handgun certificate or a concealed carry permit is required for any purchase of a handgun, even private sales. The city of Omaha requires handgun registration, although concealed handgun permit holders are exempt.
Open carry is legal without a permit in Nebraska for anyone at least 18 years of age that is not prohibited from carrying a firearm, although it may be restricted by local governments. For open carry in a vehicle, the firearm must be clearly visible. Some areas are off-limits, including schools. The city of Omaha requires individuals to possess a concealed carry permit to openly carry within the city.
Concealed carry is legal with a Nebraska Concealed handgun permit (CHP) or a license/permit from a state Nebraska honors. The minimum age to obtain a CHP is 21 years old. Applicants must also complete a firearms training course. Permits are restricted to residents and military personnel and their spouses stationed in Nebraska. The city of Lincoln prohibits the possession of a firearm by anyone who has been convicted of certain misdemeanors within the last 10 years, including stalking, violation of an order of protection, sexual assault and public indecency. In terms of reciprocity, Nebraska will recognize permits issued by those states which have standards equal to or greater than Nebraska.
Nebraska is a Castle Doctrine state. There is no duty to retreat while in a person’s dwelling or workplace. Present law requires citizens, if outside their homes, vehicles or outbuildings, to retreat before protecting themselves or family against violent intruders.
Nebraska Gun Laws Quick Links
Nebraska Gun Laws at a Glance
Does Nebraska allow constitutional carry?
No. Nebraska does not allow constitutional carry.
Is open carry permitted in Nebraska?
Yes, without a permit for anyone at least 18 years of age that is not prohibited from carrying a firearm. However, state preemption allows local governments to regulate the open carrying of firearms. In the city of Omaha, a concealed carry permit is required.
If Nebraska requires a permit to carry a concealed firearm, how are those permits issued?
Nebraska is a shall issue state.
What is the minimum age in Nebraska to get a concealed carry permit?
You must be at least 21 years old to get a concealed carry permit in Nebraska.
Can you concealed carry weapons other than handguns in Nebraska with a concealed carry permit (or under permitless carry if applicable)?
No. A concealed carry permit does not allow the carry of weapons other than handguns.
Is it legal to own a taser or stun gun in Nebraska?
Does Nebraska issue concealed carry permits to non-residents?
Only to military personnel and their spouses, who are treated as residents.
Does Nebraska allow the public to access concealed carry registry information through public records law?
Can you carry a concealed firearm in a vehicle in Nebraska?
You can carry a loaded handgun in a vehicle without a permit if it is in plain sight. Some cities have ordinances on carrying firearms in a vehicle without a permit.
[Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441(3)]
Can you carry a concealed firearm at roadside rest areas in Nebraska?
Yes, with a Nebraska Concealed handgun permit or a license/permit from a state Nebraska honors.
Can you carry a concealed firearm in state/national parks, state/national forests and Wildlife Management Areas in Nebraska?
Yes, with a Nebraska Concealed handgun permit or a license/permit from a state Nebraska honors, unless posted.
Can you carry a firearm in restaurants that serve alcohol in Nebraska?
Yes, with a Nebraska Concealed handgun permit or a license/permit from a state Nebraska honors, but not in the bar area, and provided you consume no alcohol. [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441]
Does Nebraska have laws relating to storing firearms in private vehicles in an employee parking lot?
Nebraska law allows a concealed handgun permit holder to carry a concealed handgun in a vehicle even in the parking area of a location where concealed handgun possession is generally prohibited. The only requirement is that, prior to exiting the vehicle, the permit holder must lock the handgun inside the glove box, trunk or other compartment of the vehicle, or a storage box securely attached to the vehicle.
Are you required to notify a police officer that you're carrying a concealed firearm in Nebraska?
Yes. You must notify an officer that you are carrying in Nebraska.
[Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2440]
Does Nebraska have magazine capacity restrictions for handguns?
No. Nebraska does not have magazine capacity restrictions.
Does Nebraska have ammunition restrictions?
No. Nebraska does not have ammunition restrictions.
Are "No Weapons Allowed" signs enforced in Nebraska? If yes, violating the sign would be considered to be a crime. If no, violating the sign would not be considered a criminal offense.
Yes. Any place or premises open to the public must post conspicuous notice that carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited in or on the place or premises, or make a request that the permitholder remove the concealed handgun from the place or premises. [Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441]
A permitholder who violates § 69-2441 is guilty of a Class III misdemeanor for the first violation and a Class I misdemeanor for any second or subsequent violation.
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. § 69-2443.
Does Nebraska have preemption laws related to concealed carry (i.e. Does state law supersede local laws regarding the possession of handguns)?
Yes & No. The authority to regulate firearms is reserved to the state, except cities of the second class (populations of 800 - 5,000) and villages may:
Regulate, prevent and punish the carrying of concealed weapons” consistent with the Concealed Handgun Permit Act.
[Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-556]
[Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-1703]
Does Nebraska have a red flag law?
No. Nebraska does not have a red flag law.
Does Nebraska have laws regarding carrying a firearm while using alcohol or prescription medication?
Not while consuming or while the permit holder has remaining in his or her blood, urine or breath any previously consumed alcohol or any controlled substance, per Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441(5)
Do Handguns Need to Be Registered in Nebraska?
Although there is no statewide registration, the City of Omaha requires the registration of all handguns. The City of Lincoln requires reporting of firearms sales other than long guns commonly used for sporting purposes.
Is a Permit Required to Purchase a Handgun in Nebraska?
Yes. A handgun certificate or a concealed carry permit is required for the purchase of a handgun. The Lancaster County Sheriff will not issue a Nebraska permit to purchase a handgun if the applicant is a Lincoln resident and is prohibited by Lincoln Municipal Code 9.36.100 from possessing firearms.
Are Background Checks Required for Private Gun Sales in Nebraska?
Yes. A person acquiring a handgun must have either a handgun certificate or a concealed handgun permit and has therefore been subject to a background check.
Is There a Waiting Period After Purchasing a Handgun in Nebraska?
No. Nebraska does not have a waiting period after purchasing a handgun.
Can you concealed carry while shotgun/rifle hunting in Nebraska?
Can you concealed carry while bowhunting in Nebraska?
001.01B5 to hunt antelope or deer, under authority of an archery permit
while in possession of, or having under control, any firearm, or to hunt
antelope or deer under authority of a muzzleloader permit while in
possession of, or having under control, any breech-loading firearm,
except that this shall not prohibit carrying a firearm within the enclosed
[Neb. Admin. Code Title 163, Ch. 4.001.01B5]
All persons ... have certain ... rights, among these are ... the right to keep and bear arms for security or defense of self, family, home and others, and for lawful common defense, hunting, recreational use and all other lawful purposes, and such rights shall not be denied or infringed by the state or any subdivision thereof."
ARTICLE 1, § 1
Nebraska Concealed Carry Reciprocity With Other States
Which states' permits does Nebraska honor?
Iowa (Non-professional permits only)
West Virginia (§ 61-7-4 [not provisional] CHLs only)
Nebraska will recognize CHP permits issued by those states which the Nebraska Attorney General has determined have standards equal to or greater than Nebraska.
Other States' Reciprocity With Nebraska
Which states honor permits from Nebraska?
States That Have Restricted Reciprocity with Nebraska
Have resided in Nebraska for the previous 180 days, be a new resident to Nebraska with a permit from a state that is recognized by Nebraska or be a member of the military permanently stationed in Nebraska or their spouse;
Initial Permit $100
Renewals $50 (plus $4.50 for online renewals)
Nebraska doesn’t issue permits to non-residents.
Permit holders who change name or address are required to notify the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Concealed Handgun Permit Program within 30 days of the change in name or address using the application form prescribed by the Nebraska State Patrol. The application form should be accompanied with a copy of the applicant’s updated Nebraska driver’s license and current concealed handgun permit. A change of name or address request can also be completed online.
A permit holder moving to another state shall return the permit to the NSP Concealed Handgun Permit Program for cancellation. The permit is not valid if the permit holder is no longer a resident of Nebraska.
You must notify NSP within 10 days and request a replacement permit. The request can be made online. You must not carry a concealed handgun until the permit is replaced, as the law requires you to have the permit in your possession at any time you carry a concealed handgun.
Nebraska Concealed Carry Permit Application Process
How to Apply for a Nebraska Concealed Carry Permit
If you don’t have a driver's license, download the vision statement form from the State Patrol website, schedule a vision test and provide the form for completion by your optometrist or opthamologist. A driver’s license proves your vision was tested and passed.
Download the application or pick one up from State Patrol headquarters. Complete the form and have it notarized.
You will be fingerprinted and your signature and photo taken.
Firearms Training Requirements in Nebraska
A concealed handgun permit applicant must complete a handgun training and safety course within the 3 years preceding the issuance of a permit. The Nebraska State Patrol certifies instructors and the curriculum must include:
Safe handling of a handgun;
Safe handling of handgun ammunition;
Federal, state and local laws pertaining to the purchase, ownership, transportation and possession of handguns;
Federal, state and local laws pertaining to the use of a handgun, use of a handgun for self-defense, and laws relating to justifiable homicide and the various degrees of assault;
Proper storage practices for handguns and ammunition, including storage practices which would reduce the possibility of accidental injury to a child.
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Nebraska Concealed Carry Permit Renewal Process
How to Renew a Nebraska Concealed Carry Permit
Current permit holders may renew a permit to carry a concealed handgun within the four months prior to expiration of the initial permit at any Nebraska State Patrol Troop Headquarters. A permit holder letting an initial permit expire without applying for a renewal will be required to apply for another initial permit and meet all of the requirements for an initial permit.
The permit will be renewed and reissued within five working days of receipt of the application valid for a five year period from the date of expiration of the initial permit.
Neb. Admin. Code Title 79, Ch. 11 sets firearms certification standards. The Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) qualifies retired officers. Retired officers can make an appointment with the lead firearms instructor to shoot the course at NLETC. They can also shoot the qualification course under the supervision of any Nebraska Firearms Instructor at another agency range with the permission of the firearms instructor’s agency.
Retired Officer Firearms Qualification application
Nebraska Location Restrictions
Where Can I Carry a Concealed Firearm in Nebraska?
Carry in restaurants that serve alcohol? Yes, unless it is posted, and provided you do not consume alcohol.
Carry in state/national parks, state/national forests and WMAs? Yes, unless posted.
Where Can't I Carry a Concealed Firearm in Nebraska?
Building, grounds, vehicle or sponsored activity or athletic event of any elementary, vocational or secondary school, or postsecondary career school, college or university;
Police, sheriff or Nebraska State Patrol station or office;
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;
Professional, semi-professional or collegiate athletic event;
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;
Game refuges, State Wild Game Preserves;
A place or premises where the person, entity or employer in control has prohibited permit holders from carrying concealed handguns;
Employer-owned vehicles in which the owner has prohibited permit holders from carrying concealed handguns; and
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441(1)(a)
FAQ: Nebraska Concealed Carry Questions
What Are the Knife Laws in Nebraska?
It is legal to open carry any type of knife in Nebraska. Concealed carry of any knife capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing or tearing wounds is illegal.
Related Information & Links for Nebraska Gun Laws
State Patrol Concealed Handgun Permit Website
State Patrol Concealed Handgun Permit FAQs
Nebraska Gun Laws Updates:
Clarified preemption info in At A Glance table (thanks Patricia!)
Updated supporting link
Added WV reciprocity details
Added preemption to At A Glance table
Added initial CCW law and reciprocity information for Nebraska