CHP Frequently Asked Questions
CHP Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Concealed Handgun Permits in Nebraska.
Applying for a Permit
Do I have to get a purchase permit before I take a training course?
How much is the cost?
What will I need to take with me when I apply for a permit?
How long is a training course and what does it cover?
How can I find a certified instructor?
How do I know if the instructor is properly certified?
Does Nebraska honor the online training courses?
Is the training cost part of the permit fee?
I have already had a training course; do I need to take another one?
Will my military training course meet the training requirements for a permit?
As a military member, what information do I need to provide when I apply for a CHP Permit?
Where can I apply for a concealed handgun permit?
If I am not sure of a question on the application, should I guess the answer?
What will I need for identification when I apply?
What do I need for proof of training?
What documentation will I need for proof of citizenship?
How do I prove my vision meets the requirements?
Do I need proof for all of my name changes? What are the required documents?
How long is my training certificate valid?
General CHP questions
How long does it take to get a permit?
Will I be required to undergo a background check to get a permit?
What are some common reasons for denial of a concealed handgun permit application?
The regulations refer to Section 922 of Title 18 of the United States Code. What are the provisions of that law?
Should I take my handgun when I apply for a permit?
Who keeps all of the information I am required to submit to obtain a permit and is it a public record?
How long is the permit valid?
Do I have to tell people I have a concealed handgun?
How do I renew my permit?
Can I carry my gun concealed if I am in the process of renewing, but my original permit has expired?
I let my concealed handgun permit expire. Can I still renew my permit?
Why didn't I recieve notifciation of my concealed handgun permit expiring?
What happens if I no longer meet the requirements after I obtain a permit?
How do I surrender my permit?
Do I have to surrender my permit if I have moved out of the state (Nebraska)?
Do I have to report a change of name or address after I get a permit?
I lost my permit, how can I get it replaced?
How does the new concealed handgun permit law work with the old law still in place?
Are there exemptions in the permit requirements for law enforcement officers or military members?
Do law enforcement officers need a permit to carry a concealed weapon off duty?
What happens to my handgun if I am in an accident and an ambulance takes me to a hospital?
I have a concealed handgun permit. May I carry a knife?
How many concealed handguns can someone carry on them at one time?
Revocation questions
Appeal questions
Denial questions
CHP Instructor questions
Nebraska Reciprocity
concealed handgun restrictions
Does my permit allow me to carry a concealed handgun in schools or governmental buildings?
What is meant by the term "schools" on the list of prohibited places?
What is meant by the term "place of worship" on the list of prohibited places?
I have noticed signs on some buildings. Are these the only places I can't carry my concealed handgun?
What do I do with my handgun if I have a permit and encounter a place where concealed handguns are prohibited such as a posted business?
How will I know what places are prohibited?
If I already have a permit to purchase handguns, isn't that adequate?
What if my concealed weapon injures someone or damages property?
business owner questions
Nebraska law does not require registration of firearms, however local governments may require registration of firearms. Please check with your local government to see if there are any local requirements.
Please call the ATF at 800-800-3855. The Nebraska State Patrol does not regulate the purchase/sale of firearms. We recommend you require either a valid Firearm Purchase Permit or CHP and photo ID card to ensure they are not selling it to a prohibited person.
It depends on how you intend to modify the firearm. There are many aftermarket products available to modify your firearm and many modifications are legal, but shortening either the barrel or the overall length of a rifle or shotgun below the legal limits is a state felony and a federal felony. Modifying a firearm to be full auto is a felony under both state and federal law. Please refer to Nebraska State statutes: 28-1201, 28-1203, 28-1207 and 28-1208
Nebraska law does not require registration of firearms, but some local governments do. Omaha requires registration of handguns. Please check with your local authorities.
Carrying a firearm in the open is legal in Nebraska, although state law lets local governments create restrictions. Omaha, for example, requires a permit to open-carry.
Please refer to Federal law 18 United States Code Section 926A and Nebraska State statute 28-1202.
No, the State Patrol cannot tell the operator of the website to take it down or return the money. The site is clearly marked that they are not associated with the Nebraska State Patrol.
Concealed handgun permit information is NOT public record. It is available only to law enforcement upon their request. We cannot discuss other people’s permit status with anyone but the permit holder.
Yes, A purchase permit is required by Neb. Revised Statutes §69-2403 for purchases of handguns in Neb. In 2010, the Legislature passed a law which exempts concealed handgun permit holders and law enforcement officers from this requirement.
Purchase permits can be obtained from your local County Sheriff's office. Please refer to Nebraska State Statute 69-2403.