Nebraska permit process

How To Get Your Nebraska Concealed Carry Permit

Whether you're new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed handgun permit may seem daunting. It doesn't have to be. There are many reasons and ways to carry a concealed weapon, but the first step is knowing Nebraska's concealed carry laws. Applying for a CHP varies by state.

Read about the process for getting a Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit below.

Steps To Get A Nebraska Concealed Carry Permit

1

COMPLETE a firearms training course.

2

WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE

f you don’t have a driver’s license, download the vision statement form from the Nebraska State Patrol website, schedule a vision test and provide the form for completion by your optometrist or ophthalmologist. A driver’s license proves your vision was tested and passed.

3

DOWNLOAD the application or pick one up from the Nebraska State Patrol headquarters. Complete the form and have it notarized.

4

VISIT your nearest State Patrol headquarters and bring:

  • Your completed, notarized application
  • Proof of firearms training
  • Proof of vision (driver’s license or completed vision statement)
  • Proof of citizenship (birth certificate or passport)
  • Proof of address (driver’s license or Nebraska ID card)

You will be fingerprinted, and your signature and photo will be taken.

5

CHECK YOUR MAILBOX.

You will be notified if your application is approved.

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What Are the Firearms Training Requirements in Nebraska?

A concealed handgun permit applicant must complete a handgun training and safety course within the three years preceding the issuance of a permit. The Nebraska State Patrol certifies instructors, and the curriculum must include:

  • afe handling of a handgun
  • Safe handling of handgun ammunition
  • Safe handgun shooting fundamentals
  • A demonstration of competency with a handgun with respect to the minimum safety and training requirements
  • Federal, state and local laws pertaining to the purchase, ownership, transportation and possession of handguns
  • Federal, state and local laws pertaining to the use of a handgun, use of a handgun for self-defense, and laws relating to justifiable homicide and the various degrees of assault
  • Knowledge of ways to avoid a criminal attack and to defuse or control a violent confrontation
  • Proper storage practices for handguns and ammunition, including storage practices that would reduce the possibility of accidental injury to a child


Be sure to verify that any firearm training you receive in order to obtain your permit is approved by the state of Nebraska.

What Are the Nebraska License to Carry a Handgun Requirements?

An applicant must:

  • Be at least 21 years old;
  • Have resided in Nebraska for the previous 180 days, be a new resident to Nebraska with a permit from a state that is recognized by Nebraska or be a member of the military permanently stationed in Nebraska or their spouse;
  • Pass an approved firearms training course;
  • Complete a vision test;
  • Not be on parole, probation, house arrest or work release;
  • Not have pled guilty or no contest to, or not have been convicted of a felony;
  • Not have pled guilty or no contest to, or not have been convicted of, a misdemeanor crime of violence within the immediately preceding 10 years;
  • Not have been found in the previous 10 years to be a mentally ill and dangerous person and not be currently adjudged mentally incompetent;
  • Never have had a conviction for violation of any law relating to firearms, unlawful use of a weapon or controlled substances in the past 10 years; and
  • Meet federal law requirements.

*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Nebraska.

What are the Fees and Terms?

5 Day Processing Time

$50 for Renewals. Additional $4.50 for Online Renewals

Valid for Five Years from Date of Issue

$100 for Initial Permit

Where Can I Find Application Forms?

What Concealed Carry Permit Options Exist Based on Residency?

Residency Changes:

Moving to Nebraska and interested in applying for a resident permit? How soon can you apply?Nebraska issues permits to residents and members of the military stationed in Nebraska and their spouses only. You can apply for your permit once you have been a resident of Nebraska for 180 days or if you are a new resident to Nebraska with a permit from a state that is recognized by Nebraska.

Moving from Nebraska and have a Nebraska resident permit? Does that permit transfer to your new state? Is there a grace period during which your Nebraska permit remains valid?If a person with a Nebraska pistol permit establishes residency in another state, the pistol permit expires upon the establishment of residence in the other state.

How Do I Renew My Concealed Carry Permit in Nebraska?

Renewals are the responsibility of the permittee. Current permit holders may renew a permit to carry a concealed handgun within the four months prior to expiration of the initial permit at any Nebraska State Patrol Troop Headquarters. A permit holder letting an initial permit expire without applying for a renewal will be required to apply for another initial permit and meet all of the requirements for an initial permit. Per the passage of LB 236, as of August 26, 2021, permit holder's will have a 30-day “grace” period after expiration for permit renewal.

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Current permit holders may renew a permit to carry a concealed handgun within the four months prior to expiration of the initial permit at any Nebraska State Patrol Troop Headquarters. A permit holder letting an initial permit expire without applying for a renewal will be required to apply for another initial permit and meet all of the requirements for an initial permit. Per the passage of LB 236, as of August 26, 2021, permit holder's will have a 30-day “grace” period after expiration for permit renewal.

2

DOWNLOAD the application or pick one up from State Patrol headquarters. Complete the form and have it notarized.

3

The application must be accompanied with the appropriate fee, copy of current driver’s license and current concealed handgun permit.

4

CHECK YOUR MAILBOX.

The permit will be renewed and reissued within five working days of receipt of the application valid for a five year period from the date of expiration of the initial permit.

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