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Gave up my permit
Dan W:
How does the new concealed handgun permit law work with the old law still in place?
The existing Nebraska concealed weapons law (Nebraska Revised Statutes ? 28-1202) was retained in the statutes and generally prohibits the carrying of concealed weapons including handguns, bowie knife, knifes with a blade over 3 ??, brass or iron knuckles, and any other deadly weapons. There is an exception in this law which allows the carrying of a concealed weapon by persons engaged in a lawful business, calling or employment at the time of carrying the weapon but only under circumstances which would justify a prudent person in carrying a weapon for the defense of his or her person, property, or family. Unlike the concealed handgun permit law, there are no specific limitations on the places where a concealed weapon can be carried under this provision. Persons utilizing this exception are cautioned that the place where a weapon is carried will have a bearing on the reasonableness of carrying the weapon. This exception, instead of being authority to carry, is an affirmative defense to a charge of carrying a concealed weapon ? in other words, you may have to prove in court that you qualify for the exception.
The existing concealed weapons statute applies to those who do not have a concealed handgun permit. The statute also applies to those holding a concealed handgun permit if the weapon carried is NOT a handgun (I.e. bowie knife, iron knuckles, etc.). Concealed handgun permit holders must comply with all provisions of the Concealed Handgun Permit Act any time they are carrying a concealed handgun and may not carry a handgun under the provisions of Nebraska Revised Statutes ? 28-1202.
http://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/Concealed_FAQ.aspx
justsomeguy:
I doubt that was written by the attorney general but I wouldn't want to take any chances.
Looks like open carry is the way to go.
I prefer odd looks from the sheep to being defenseless.
Dan W:
Yeah, I think that it is crap too, and await the court challenge.
Hardwood83:
--- Quote from: Mike M. on June 10, 2010, 12:58:50 PM ---I feel so naked now. Turned in the permit so I could get the address changed on it.Maybe we could look into getting the law changed a little and have a temp issued like the do for drivers license.
--- End quote ---
I had to do that a couple yrs ago- it only took about 3wks as I recall. Still way too many hoops, red tape & inconsistencies in the whole process.
Chris Z:
Three weeks??????? The law says NSP has 5 business days to reissue it.
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