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airboater:
    Sorry for the confusion.  I've have owned firearms (long guns) for over 35 years.  I've have always transported my firearms to my shooting location in the cab, never in a locked case.  I acquired a pistol a few years ago and I've always put it behind the back seat unloaded for transport.  I guess I've been storing the handgun wrong. 

SemperFiGuy:

--- Quote ---I guess I've been storing the handgun wrong.
--- End quote ---

Let's put it this way:   The closer you get to an unloaded handgun in a locked case stored back in the trunk, the less your attorney has to worry about.   (And ammunition stored separately.  Preferably also in a separate locked case.)

You don't have a trunk, so a locked case under your back seat would be suitable.    The whole point is to demonstrate that the handgun is not readily accessible from the driver's seat or the passenger compartment.   So a cable tether on the case would be an enhancer.

Folks usually argue at this point, "Then how am I gonna be able to use the handgun to defend myself?"   Well, you're not.   You're transporting it.   If you want to use it to defend yourself, then Open Carry on the dash, your front seat, or some other visible location would be a workable alternative.   Like your outside waistband hip holster.

If using Open Carry, then just don't come into Omaha without something called a Handgun Identification Card  (Omaha Open Carry Permit).   And if the handgun enters Omaha city limits, it MUST immediately be registered unless you have a CHP, no matter where you live.   Further, there is no grace period on registration.   It's Right NOW!!!   Instantly!!  Head straight to the police station on 15th Street.   I kid you not.

Just know that OC sometimes brings visits with law enforcement officers.   LIke when a SoccerMom in her van sees the handgun and calls it in to 911.

There more to all this stuff, but the general handgun rule is unloaded, encased, locked inside the case, and tucked way back is the least problematical with respect to gun law violations.   Anything less, the risk of running into problems increases.

Hope some of this discussion helps clear up this issue.

sfg

JTH:

--- Quote from: DenmanShooter on March 17, 2014, 08:58:31 PM ---That's federal law regarding transporting across state lines.
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True.  However, it still applies to all transportation, and said transport does not need to be across state lines for it to be valid.   Because of that, if all else fails (due to lack of knowledge of state laws, or confusing state laws, or contradictory state laws), you can always unload the weapon, keep it separate from its ammo, and have it in a locked case.  Then (assuming you can have the weapon legally in the first place) you are good to go.


--- Quote ---Only NE restriction is shotguns can't be loaded (even in the magazine) and that's just a G&P deal.
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For long guns, yes.  Handguns---is a different story.


--- Quote ---Otherwise use common sense.

Also don't go robbing any convenience stores.   8)

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Both things always a good idea.  :)

SemperFiGuy:
Here's More:

28-1211. Firearms; purchase, sell, trade, or convey; conditions.

The State of Nebraska herewith permits its residents, not otherwise precluded by any applicable laws, to purchase, sell, trade, convey, deliver, or transport rifles, shotguns, ammunition, reloading components or firearm accessories in Nebraska and in states contiguous to Nebraska. This authorization is enacted to implement for this state the permissive firearms sales and delivery provisions in section 922(b), (3)(A) of Public Law 90-618 of the 90th Congress, Second Session.

In the event that presently enacted federal restrictions on the purchase of rifles, shotguns, ammunition, reloading components, or firearm accessories are repealed by the United States Congress or set aside by courts of competent jurisdiction, this section shall in no way be interpreted to prohibit or restrict the purchase of shotguns, rifles, ammunition, reloading components, or firearm accessories by residents of Nebraska otherwise competent to purchase same in contiguous or other states.

Please note that handguns are not included in the above state statute.   Handguns (concealable weapons) are usually in a different category.

sfg

StuartJ:
I can legally transport my revolver to the range unloaded, locked in case, locked in trunk?

What do I do with the ammo? I don't have a second case to lock it in.

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