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  • The Nebraska Firearm Owners Association's mission is to advance effective firearms legislation and training opportunities throughout the state of Nebraska.  We have created this online learning management system to provide our members and citizens in Nebraska access to training and education in support of their ability to be responsible, law abiding, informed and educated firearm owners.  In consideration for access to these training modules, you release from liability and waive your right to sue the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association, its Board of Directors, Members, Volunteers, and Agents, (collectively “NFOA”) from any and all claims, including claims of NFOA's negligence, resulting in any physical injury, illness (including death), criminal charge, criminal conviction, or economic loss you may suffer or which may result from your access and utilization of the information and resources contained within this course.

    We recommend consulting with a licensed attorney for all legal counsel.

    • This page lists instructors and ranges throughout Nebraska who will be offering free training in firearm safety and shooting fundamentals.  Please contact them to find out when their next offering is scheduled.

    • We recommend reviewing the Nebraska State Patrol's formally developed curriculum for the Concealed Handgun Permit required education.  NFOA volunteers have prepared additional and modularized training (presented) below, to provide topic-specific modules to facilitate shorter training sessions that focus on topics of interest.  We also recommend attending training with a certified instructor for all hands-on skills development for firearm safety, handling, and marksmanship. Additionally, you should seek the advice of legal counsel for any questions you may have about the law.

  • Firearm Safety

      

      

    Safety Video from the National Shooting Sports Foundation

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      No matter if you are a new or experienced firearm owner, we recommend beginning with this module within our inventory.  Being a responsible and safe firearm owner depends on your knowledge and skill in safely handling, storing, and using a firearm at all times. Click the hyperlink of the title to begin the online lesson

      Objectives:

      ·         Recognize and be able to apply the universal firearm safety practices

      ·         Identify how to handle a firearm at all times

      ·         Recognize the safest direction to point a firearm

      ·         Recognize the purpose of the trigger and the proper placement of the trigger finger to avoid unintentional firing

      ·         Recognize the importance and legal requirements for knowing where the firearm is aimed and the risks to persons and property in and around the intended target


  • Introduction to Revolvers

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      Access this lesson for an introduction to revolvers.  In this lesson you will learn:

      ·         Identify the most common characteristics and components of a revolver

      ·         Recognize the purpose, functions, and use of revolver components

  • Introduction to Semi-Automatic Handguns

  • How to Load and Unload a Revolver


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      Access this lesson for instructions and a video demonstration on safely loading and unloading a revolver.  In this lesson you will learn:

      ·         Specific steps for loading and unloading a revolver

  • How to Load and Unload a Semi-Automatic Handgun

  • Handgun Firing Fundamentals

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      ·         Recognize how a firearm fires ammunition

      ·         Identify characteristics of a proper shooting stance

      ·         Identify techniques for a proper grip of a semi-automatic handgun

      ·         Identify techniques for a proper grip of a revolver

      ·         Identify techniques to aim a handgun

      ·         Recognize methods for increasing control of a handgun

      ·         Identify proper techniques related to trigger control

      ·         Recognize the purpose and benefits of breath control

      ·         Recognize the purpose and procedures involved in follow-through


  • Responsible Firearms Storage

    Objectives:

    ·         Recognize the legal, moral and ethical reasons to properly secure a handgun

    ·         Recognize the pros and cons of various handgun locking devices

    ·         Identify best practices for storing ammunition and handguns


  • Handgun Cleaning and Maintenance

    • This lesson covers the basics of cleaning and maintaining a handgun

      Objectives include:

      • Reasons to keep weapon clean and lubricated
      • Tools and supplies needed
      • Basic procedures for cleaning the weapon

  • Methods of Concealed Carry

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      Objectives:

      ·         Compare and contrast on-body and off-body carry of a concealed handgun

      ·         Recognize and identify the features of a proper holster

      ·         Compare and contrast holster locations of on-body carry of a concealed handgun


  • Methods and Techniques of Increasing Personal Safety and Reducing Risk

  • Conflict Avoidance and De-escalation Best Practices

    • In this lesson we look at what we can do once we are at the alarm stage.  Objectives of this course are :

      • Know specific actions to de-escalate a situation
      • Know what is involved with defensive mindset
      • Examine your personal values

  • Introduction to Handgun Ammunition

    • Objectives:

      • Know the four components of a cartridge and the two types of cartridges
      • Know why using new ammunition is preferred over reloaded ammunition
      • Understand difference between general purpose and defensive ammunition and some types of ammunition in each category
      • Identify the risks of lead contamination

  • Handgun Malfunctions

    • After completing this lesson you will be able to identify the different types of handgun firing malfunctions and know the specific steps to safely remedy the conditions causing the malfunctions
  • Introduction to Shooting Ranges


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    Objectives:

    ·         Identify General Range Rules

    ·         Recognize purpose and function of a Range Safety Officer

    ·         Recognize common range etiquette

  • Interacting with Law Enforcement while Carrying

    • This lesson covers what you need to know about interacting with Law Enforcement While Carrying

      • What you need with you when you carry
      • Proper actions to take
      • Duty to Inform
      • What peace officers can request
      • Penalties for failure to comply with the law and requests


  • Interacting with Emergency Medical Personnel while Carrying

  • Prohibited Places when Carrying

    • Permitless Carry does not mean unlimited conceal carry.  Federal and state laws place limitations on where concealed carry is allowed. 

      Specific objective of this lesson is to understand where concealed carry of weapons is prohibited.

  • Nebraska State Laws Pertaining to Use of a Handgun for Self Defense

    • Objectives

      • Terms and definitions IAW Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1406

      • Justification of use of force IAW Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1407 and Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1408

      • Use of force in self protection IAW Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1409

      • Use of force in the protection of others IAW Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1410

      • Use of force in protection of property Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1411

      • Use of force in law enforcement Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1412

      • Use of force to protect others by person with special responsibility for care, discipline, or safety of others Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1413

      • Use of force when mistakes of law or negligence occurs IAW Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1414

      • Justification in property crimes IAW Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1415

      • Affirmative Defense and Civil Action protections IAW Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1416

      • Terroristic Threats and penalty IAW Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-311.01

      • Assault in First Degree and Penalty IAW Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-308

      • Assault in Second Degree and Penalty IAW Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-309

      • Assault in Third Degree and Penalty IAW Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-310

  • Additional Concealed Carry and Firearm Related Laws in Nebraska

    A brief summary of additional laws related to concealed carry of firearms
    • Minors and Prohibited Persons
    • Who can Carry Concealed Weapons
    • Where Carry of Concealed Weapons is Prohibited
    • Use of Alcohol and COntrolled Substances
    • Requirement for Carrying Identification when Carrying Concealed
    • Duty to INform Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Personnel when Carrying Concealed
    • Possession and Transportation of National Firearms Act Controlled Weapons
    • Minors in Possession of FIrearms
    • Possession of FIrearms on School Property
    • Prohibited Carry by Juvenile Offenders
    • Deadly Weapons - Felonies and Misdemeanors
    • Possession of a Defaced Firearm - REmoval of Serial Number
    • Prima Facie evidence of possession 
    • Possession of Stolen Firearms
    • Illegal Discharge of Firearms
    • Prohibition against carrying a firearm on a snowmobile
    • Requirement to see CHP or Purchase Certificate for Transferring Firearms
    • Illegally Purchasing a Firearm for a Prohibited Person - Straw Purchase

  • Federal Laws Pertaining to Purchase, Ownership, Transportation and Possession of Handguns

  • Purchasing a Firearm in Nebraska

    Objectives

    • Understand the unique requirements for purchasing a handgun in Nebraska
    • Identify the different requirements for purchasing a long gun (rifle/shotgun) in Nebraska

  • Effects of Stress on Cognitive and Physical Abilities in Defensive Situations

    • Objectives:

      • Recognize the impact on the brain’s ability to process information during a high stress experience

      • Identify the physical impact to finite motor skills, eye sight, and other responses of the body to high stress experiences

  • Cover, Concealment and Duty to Retreat in Defensive Situtations

    Objectives:

    • Identify sources of cover as a form of protection during dangerous situations

    • Identify sources of concealment as a form of protection during dangerous situations

    • Recognize the duty to retreat, if safe to do so, when not faced with an immediate threat of death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping or rape

  • Personal Defense Laws in the Home

    Objectives:

    • Understand what Castle Doctrine is and isn’t

    • Identify requirements for use of force to protect personal property

    • Identify requirements for use of force, up to lethal force, for the protection against death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping or rape

    • Contrast requirements for self-defense when within and outside the home

  • Setting up a Personal Training Plan