How to Register a Gun

There is no need to register a firearm with the state legally. However, when purchasing a handgun, you will be required to apply for a permit before being able to buy (per Nebraska Revised Statute § 69-2403). Keep in mind that several local governments are requiring the registration of handguns (including Omaha and Lincoln), although the state authorities do not mandate it. Because of the prescribed standard to acquire a permit purchase, even private sales must go through a background check to receive permission to buy a handgun.

There is no need to gain a license to carry a handgun or long gun for hunting or target practice functions in specified approved localities. If an individual wants an unloaded gun in a vehicle, it must be visible in plain view. Some local municipalities have additional restrictions that must be adhered to while positioned within these districts, so make sure to check the city and sheriff’s websites before equipping yourself with a gun in these areas.

How to Obtain a Concealed Handgun Permit

To carry a concealed firearm in the state of Nebraska will necessitate the additional application for a Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit. This permit will allow for the transport of a gun through any of the accepting reciprocity states as well. To qualify for the permit, an individual must be a resident of Nebraska, at least 21 years old, and be able to pass a background check that will cover criminal and mental history. An additional prerequisite to applying is that a resident must complete a handgun safety course in its entirety with an approved instructor (unless the applicant is a current or retired agent of law enforcement or the armed forces).

To apply for the Concealed Handgun Permit, present the following documentation at your nearest convenient state authority facility:

• A filled and notarized Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit Application (Form NSP-1710).
• A certificate proving completion of a firearms safety training program.
• A current passport, original birth certificate, or green card proving U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
• A valid Nebraska driver’s license with an updated home address.
• A fingerprint identification card (taken on-site for a separate fee).
• A photograph of the applicant meeting passport specifications (taken on-site).
• Proper payment for application and associated fees.

From the date of submission, the background check and processing times can take anywhere from 2 weeks to several months, depending on which county you call home for notification of permit status.  The average time period hovers just around 45 days, for which you can then obtain your permit to allow for concealed carrying in approved areas.

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