Nebraska Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Nebraska Gun Owners

PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Nebraska gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Nebraska can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.

Nebraska State Constitution

All persons are by nature free and independent, and have certain inherent and inalienable rights; among these are life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and 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. To secure these rights, and the protection of property, governments are instituted among people, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

Nebraska Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 1: Statement of rights.

Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:

The right of the people peaceably to assemble to consult for the common good, and to petition the government, or any department thereof, shall never be abridged.

Nebraska Constitutional Provision Article I, Section 19: Right of peaceable assembly and to petition government.

Nebraska Gun Laws

Nebraska Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
Nebraska Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permits (Source: State Patrol Nebraska)
Nebraska CHP Frequently Asked Questions (Source: State Patrol Nebraska)

Nebraska Hunting Rules & Regulations

Hunting in Nebraska (Source: Nebraska Game and Parks)
Nebraska Hunting Rules, Regulations and Orders (Source: Nebraska Game and Parks)
Nebraska Buy a Permit (Source: Nebraska Game and Parks)
Nebraska Game and Parks Online Permit & Licensing System (Source: Nebraska Game and Parks)
Nebraska Hunter Education (Source: Nebraska Game and Parks)

Nebraska Shooting Ranges

Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center and Shooting Range (Source: Nebraska Game and Parks)
NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)

Nebraska Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches

IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)

Nebraska NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events

Nebraska NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
Nebraska "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)

Nebraska State Firearm & Hunting Associations

Nebraska Marksmanship Association (NRA-Affiliated)
Nebraska Firearms Owners Association
Nebraska Open Carry
Nebraska Safari Club International (SCI-Affiliated)
Nebraska Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
Nebraska Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
Nebraska NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
Nebraska Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)

Nebraska Gun Shows and FFLs

Nebraska Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
Nebraska Gun Shows (Source: GunShowTrader.com)
Nebraska FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)

Nebraska's Yearly Ranking for Gun-Friendly States

Nebraska Elected Public Officials

Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
NRA's Ranking of Nebraska Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)

Nebraska Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings

Nebraska State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
Nebraska State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
Nebraska Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
Nebraska Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)

Nebraska State Business Tax Climate Rankings

Nebraska State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
Taxes in Nebraska (Source: Tax Foundation)

Firearm Background Check Data

Background check types

The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.

Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.

Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.

Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.

Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.

Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Best Gun-Friendly States Ranking

Overall Freedom Ranking

Business Tax Climate Rankings

Gun and Ammo Laws by State

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