Gun laws in Nebraska
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Gun laws in Nebraska regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition in the state of Nebraska in the United States.[1][2]
| Subject / law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant Statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State permit required to purchase? | No | Yes | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2403 | For handguns, a Firearm Purchase Permit (issued by the sheriff in the county of one's residence) or a Nebraska-issued Concealed Handgun Permit is required. |
| Firearm registration? | No | No | ||
| Assault weapon law? | No | No | ||
| Magazine capacity restriction? | No | No | ||
| Owner license required? | No | No | ||
| Permit required for concealed carry? | N/A | No | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1202 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2430 | Nebraska is a "shall issue" state for citizens and lawful permanent residents who are 21 years or older. Permitless carry took effect on September 2 2023, 90 days after the end of the legislative session, which ended on June 1, 2023. |
| Permit required for open carry? | No | No | May carry openly without permit. For open carry in a vehicle, the firearm must be clearly visible. | |
| Castle Doctrine/Stand Your Ground law? | No | No | ||
| State preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 14-102 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 15-255 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 16-227 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-556 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-1703 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2425 | Localities may regulate firearm discharge. |
| NFA weapons restricted? | Yes | No | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1203 Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1220 | Destructive devices are banned. |
| Peaceable Journey laws? | No | No | ||
| Background checks required for private sales? | No | Yes | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2403 | For handguns, a Firearm Purchase Permit (issued by the sheriff in the county of one's residence) or a Nebraska-issued Concealed Handgun Permit is required. |
| Duty to inform? | No | Yes | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2440 | |
| Purchase age restriction? | No | Yes | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2404 | In addition to federal law, state law prohibits sales of handguns to those under 21, including in private transactions. |