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LB 77
hilowe:
Because I can't find it on the forums, does this do away with the pistol purchase permit issued by the county sheriff?
I see it got rid of the Omaha registry, was just curious if it got rid of some of the other things as well.
Atrus:
--- Quote from: hilowe on April 21, 2023, 03:13:45 PM ---Because I can't find it on the forums, does this do away with the pistol purchase permit issued by the county sheriff?
I see it got rid of the Omaha registry, was just curious if it got rid of some of the other things as well.
--- End quote ---
Not an attorney, but I don't think so. The purchase permit is a State-level requirement (Nebraska Revised Statute 69-2403), which directs the sheriff to carry it out under the State's authority. A quick search of the text for "purchase" doesn't turn up anything related to the purchase permit.
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=69-2403
npgriff:
The Purchase Permit will still be required as that is how the background check is accomplished. Also, you have the option of keeping and renewing your current permit which also certifies a background check and can be used instead of the purchase permit. You will also have reciprocity in some states while traveling.
GreyGeek:
Permitless carry will introduce one big problem for folks not familiar with the sections of LB77 or have not had the training necessary to qualify for a CHP: they will not know where and when it is legal to carry a concealed weapon. For example, will they find out if their favorite place for drinking adult beverages gets 50% or more of its income from the sale of alcohol? I doubt it. Will they carry concealed into a local grocery store and then absentmindedly walk into a bank branch inside that grocery store without first putting their weapon inside a locked container in the trunk of their car? Will they even know they have to do that? Will they know the fine points of carrying, or not, a concealed weapon in a parking lot? Will they know what to do when approached by a NHP officer at a road stop?
I except to see a flurry of arrests of ill or uninformed citizens carrying concealed weapons in places the law doesn't allow. Anti-2A folks will, of course, magnify the situation and exaggerate its danger.
In a truly Constitutional carry environment there would be no restrictions on where or when one can carry, or any restriction on the choice of weapon and its accessories. All of these restrictions are a form of infringement with the same purpose/intent of eventually annulling the 2A.
zofoman:
I agree with GreyGeek's assessment. Another problem will be with those that purchase a firearm and have no prior knowledge of how to safely handle one let alone know how to properly hold/shoot. The lack of training aspect will show up at some point with some moron accidentally shooting themselves or some innocent bystander(s). This was the best thing about having a CCW permit in that people not only had to take a required written test but pass the range test under qualified supervision. Yes, some here will not agree and say the testing/fees were elite/restrictive/anti-constitutional...blah, blah, blah. But, I firmly believe many accidents/accidental incidents WERE prevented because of the required education/training to get a CCW permit. True story....about 15 yrs ago or so, I personally witnessed two newbs in the same CCW class up in Tekameh where this was the first time they even shot a handgun. I took the farthest lane possible away from these two and lets just say the instructor had his hands full and devoted most of his time with these morons. In the end, I believe they passed...but, they had to have learned something in the process. So, now let's see how this all plays out with unknown numbers of people not having any training/knowledge. All I can say is...stay safe my friends and watch out for who's carrying next to you.
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