By Eric Pool
Updated June 23, 2023
On April 26th, Governor Pillen signed into law permitless carry LB 77 (known as Constitutional Carry) in the state of Nebraska. Law abiding citizens over the age of 21 are now allowed to carry concealed without a permit. Nebraska joins 26 other states in cementing our 2nd amendment rights to keep and bear arms. Governor Pillen was quoted as saying "Signing this bill upholds the promise I made to voters to protect our constitutional rights and promote common sense, conservative values."
According to NRA-ILA,org, The Nebraska law will take effect 90 days after the end of the legislative session, which ended June 9. Making the law effective on or about September 10, 2023.
Senator Tom Brewer from District 43 championed this bill and saw it through all the way to the end. The final vote was 34-14 in favor of the bill. Our Senator, Steve Erdman, did vote YES on this bill as well. We thank both of these senators for their hard work and support in protecting and strengthening our constitutional rights.
LB 77 strengthens preemption, giving the state legislature sole authority to regulate firearms. This prevents Nebraska counties and municipalities from having a patchwork of confusing and conflicting local laws throughout the state. Senators from Lincoln and Omaha were adamantly opposed to this bill, but in the end it was passed and sign by Pillen.
Also a reminder for all; the law does not affect previously issued permits, and does not eliminate the permitting system. Those who wish to obtain a permit to carry in states that recognize Nebraska permits still can. In addition, this bill does not change who is permitted to obtain a firearm. Felons and other disqualified persons can still be punished under federal, state and local statutes for unlawful possession of a firearm.
We know the government is a master at stealing our rights and selling them back to us at a premium price, we see it around us everyday. This roll back of restricting our constitutional right is a huge victory for the voters and citizens of our great state. Florida's Governor DeSantis also recently signed into law Constitutional carry. This puts the majority of states in the country now with guns rights significantly restored.
As always; be safe, practice, and be aware when handling firearms. Visit businesses on our site for some of the training and practice locations within our county.
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