Gun Permit Frequently Asked Questions
A. Not in the case of a close family
member. Nebraska State Statute 69-2403 specifies that a handgun purchase
certificate is not necessary if “the transfer is between a person and his or
her spouse, sibling, parent, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or
grandparent”. Any other transfer of ownership however, does require that the
person taking ownership have a Certificate.
Q. Is
a Handgun Purchase Certificate equivalent to a permit to carry a concealed
weapon?
A. NO. There is no such thing as a
permit to carry a concealed weapon in the State of
Q. What
is the definition of a concealed weapon?
A. If a law enforcement officer can
see the handgun, either carried on your person or in your car, it is not
concealed. If the officer can not see the handgun, or portions of it are not
visible at any point, it is concealed. If you carry a weapon on or about your
person concealed, you are in violation of Nebraska State Statute 28-1202.
Q. Is
it permissible to transport a firearm under the seat or in the glove box of a
vehicle?
A. NO. In both instances the firearm
is concealed because it is not in plain sight and is easily accessible.
Q. If
my firearm is lying on the front seat or on the dash is it okay?
YES. If it is in plain view. However, carrying a weapon that is
accessible to passengers in a vehicle is not recommended. If you are stopped by
a police officer and a weapon is visible, cooperate fully with the officer’s
commands and do not make any sudden moves or touch the weapon for any reason
Q. What
is the best way to transport a firearm?
A. Locked in its case, unloaded and in
the trunk. If you are in a pick-up, the weapon should be unloaded and locked in
its case and placed behind the seat where it is not readily accessible to the
occupants.
Q. How
often do I need to get a Handgun Purchase Certificate to purchase a handgun?
A. A Handgun Purchase Certificate is
necessary before one buys or transfers ownership of a handgun. Possession in
itself does not require a permit. The permit should be renewed every three
years in the county in which you reside.
Q. If
I live out of state, can I purchase a handgun in Nebraska and take it back to
my home state?
A. NO. In order to obtain a Handgun
Purchase Certificate, you must have a valid
Q. Where
do I register my firearm?
A.
Troy M Kaiser
612 Indian #13
St. Paul,
(308) 754-5433
Fax:(308) 754-5517
Email: hcso@howardcountyso.org
Q. What
are the requirements to register my firearm with the Howard County Sheriff
Department?
A. A. Valid personal identification and the paperwork from the
place where the firearm was purchased. If you
purchased the gun from a private owner or
already possess the firearm, you must have the previous
owner’s name and last known address, the
unloaded gun (preferably in a case), and the bill of sale.
For more information contact;
HOWARD COUNTY SHERIFF
Troy M
Kaiser
612 Indian #13
St. Paul,
(308) 754-5433
Fax:(308) 754-5517
Email: hcso@howardcountyso.org