| Subject/Law | Long Guns | Handguns | Relevant Statutes | Notes |
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| State permit required to purchase? | No | Yes | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2403 | A handgun certificate or a concealed carry permit is required for the purchase of a handgun. |
| Firearm registration? | No | No | Omaha, Neb., Code § 20-251 et seq.; Lincoln, Neb., Muni. Code § 9.36.030 | 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. |
| Owner license required? | No | No | | |
| Permit required for concealed carry? | N/A | Yes | | Nebraska is a “shall issue” state for concealed carry. |
| Permit required for open carry? | No | No | | Open carry is generally permitted, but may be restricted by local governments. For open carry in a vehicle, the firearm must be clearly visible. |
| State preemption of local restrictions? | Yes* | Yes* | | Nebraska has partial state preemption for most but not all firearms laws. Other than discharge ordinances, local firearms ordinances are preempted for individuals who hold a valid Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP). These local ordinances are still enforceable against non-permitholders.Some counties have adopted Second Amendment sanctuary resolutions.[102] |
| Assault weapon law? | No | No | | |
| NFA weapons restricted? | No | No | | |
| Background checks required for private sales? | No | Yes | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2403 | 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. |
