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Omaha Permit Process... still?
wwhuskerman:
Not sure exactly where to put this, so I'll start here...
I'm in the Omaha Scheel's today... talked to one of the firearm salesman who had just explained to a couple of guys about the process of getting a Purchase Permit from the County, then buying the handgun, then going downtown... you know the drill. The guys kinda did an eye roll and left... (the City probably has no idea how much tax money they're losing when people think "screw it, I'm going to Lavista or Fremont.")
After they left, I asked him why, since LB430 had passed, did they still have to go downtown? Basically, he said Omaha is thumbing it's nose at the state, and they've been told by the City that if a gun leaves Scheels, it better be registered with the Omaha Police Department... that's the City's position and it's not changing until someone decides to take on the City in court.
Really? The City of Omaha is in a financial position to get into a pissing match with the NFOA/NRA/somebody...?
Also, if I understood him correctly, he said that if you have a CCW permit, you "should be" okay, since you have a license from the state to carry the weapon and that over-rides the city's ordinance now... but at the same time, Scheel's will sell you a handgun, but won't let you leave the store with it until you've got the permit from OPD. That got a little confusing...
I'm not blaming Scheels... don't get me wrong... but really? Do we need to let Senator Christensen and the others in the Unicam know that the City of Omaha is telling them to pound sand?
SBarry:
LB 430 did not get rid of Omaha's registration process, just took away Omaha's ability to restrict CCW holders from carrying in Omaha without registration. And that day is coming, my friend.
I am damn glad to see some of you guys getting active. We need more activism in our organization.
bkoenig:
I really wish the NRA would take on Omaha. I realize they have some big fish to fry, but they need to get involved in this one. Omaha is the Los Angeles of Nebraska.
wwhuskerman:
--- Quote from: LitlRat on October 09, 2009, 09:56:06 PM ---LB 430 did not get rid of Omaha's registration process, just took away Omaha's ability to restrict CCW holders from carrying in Omaha without registration. And that day is coming, my friend.
I am damn glad to see some of you guys getting active. We need more activism in our organization.
--- End quote ---
So, if I already have a handgun and a CCW, I can CC the gun in Omaha without one of their precious "registration permits" that has kept violent criminals from getting guns, correct?
But if I buy a firearm in Omaha, I have to register it before I can possess it? Or if I'm "transporting" it (gun locked in case in trunk, ammo in glovebox) and get pulled over, I'd better have a permit because I'm not CCW'ing?
This is where I got a little confused.
Note: I don't live in Omaha... but go to UNO and work in Omaha every day. Just trying to stay out of trouble with all the laws that have made Omaha the safest city in the state. <cough>
bullit:
wwhuskerman
LB 430 does NOT forbid Omaha from requiring registration of purchased handguns within its city limits. Even if you are from Tim Buk Tu, Nebraksa and have a CHP, you will be required under Omaha City Ordinance to register said handgun IF it is purchased WITHIN the city limits. The salesman at Scheel's had no idea what he was talking about in his explanation to you.
A non-resident of Omaha with a CHP can otherwise "transport" his/her HG to thier hearts delight, concealed or Open Carry.
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