Weapons in CMVs - Nebraska

Nebraska is a constitutional carry state, therefore law-abiding adults 18 years and older who can legally possess a firearm under federal and state law may carry a concealed handgun without obtaining a permit. There may be local restrictions. This right extends to concealed carry in a private vehicle, as long as the weapon is locked inside a glove box, trunk, or other secure compartment while the vehicle is unattended.

Permits

Permits are not required but may be useful for reciprocity with other states. Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permits (CHPs) are issued by the state police. Applicants must:

• Be 21 years or older;
• Be a resident of the state;
• Complete an approved handgun training and safety course.

As a constitutional carry state, Nebraska has broad reciprocity with other states.

Other weapons

No other weapons are allowed to be concealed carried in Nebraska.

Permitted non-lethal weapons include:

• Stun guns/tasers
• Pepper spray
• Tear gas
• Bear spray (legal for self-defense against wildlife)
• Bludgeons/batons
• Brass knuckles
• Less-lethal launchers

Duty to inform

Nebraska state law requires drivers to notify police of the presence of a concealed weapon during traffic stops or at weigh stations.

Employee parking lots

Nebraska allows weapons to be stored in employee vehicles in an employee parking lot subject to the same conditions as other vehicular carry, i.e., the weapon must be locked in a trunk, glove box, or other secure compartment of the vehicle when the vehicle is not attended.