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FreedomOne:
Why is it that in Omaha, NE you have to register any gun you own? I do believe that is called infringement on my rights to own a gun. Why hasn't that issue been taken up at the court level? Of course that is just like why do we have to take a class to carry concealed? That is also infringement on my rights to carry. Why wasn't that discussed before that dumb law was passed a few years ago. According to Nebraska's Constitution we didn't need it! What are the thoughts on these subjects? Would like to hear them all! Thanks!

00BUCK:
Because the courts say it does not prevent you from owning or carrying, and therefore your rights are not infringed.

Not agreeing with it, just answering the question.

FreedomOne:
00BUCK I understand what you are saying, but it is still infringing when I am being told where I can and can't carry. It is also infringing to be told I have to tell someone when I buy a gun or own a gun. I realize there are those that can't be trusted with guns, however letting those of us that would only use a gun for defense would balance out those odds in a hurry!
"....the right to keep and bear arms for security or defense of self, family, home, and others, and for lawful common defense, hunting, recreational use, and all other lawful purposes, and such rights shall not be denied or infringed by the state or any subdivision thereof...."
Now that to me says that these rights shall not be denied or infringed upon. When I have to go to the police and say"Look I just bought a gun....." That is an infringement! When I have to take a class to just carry a gun under my shirt or wherever, That is an infringement.
If I had the money I would hire a lawyer and go after the state and the city of Omaha about this. They are infringing to the point where I might say this is too much regulation to put up with and Iget rid of all my guns, then they are messing with my rights. I hope this makes sense from my point of view. I know you are just stating facts too. Thanks again for the feed back!

DanClrk51:
FreedomOne I completely agree with you. However the powers that be see it otherwise. The solution to this problem would be that the Nebraska Legislature pass a full encompassing firearms preemption bill. We need to break Omaha's grip on the Legislature in regards to them trying to hold onto "home rule" rights which they claim. Such a bill would need to dictate that the State of Nebraska has supreme authority in regards to all gun laws/regulations and that any county, city, town, village or other local rule, regulation, ordinance, or law in regards to firearms is null and void and that any of the aforementioned make any such law or allow such law to remain on the books will be held criminally and civily responspible (fines, criminal charges). Florida has had such a law on the books since the 80's but cities were still violating it because there was no penalty associated with breaking the law. So Florida just this year signed into law strict penalties for cities and their officials that violate the state law.

Furthermore, we also need to include provisions that make it illegal for the State of Nebraska to require registration of firearms. Provisions as this one also are on the books in some other states.

Of course I would like to one day see Nebraska do away with the conceal carry permit and finally respect the 2nd Amendment fully just as Alaska, Arizona, Vermont and Wyoming have done.

FreedomOne:
Hey Dan! Thanks for the reply! Tell me, what do we need to do to get the ball rolling on getting what you mentioned done here in Nebraska? Let me know as I am tired of having to be fearful of just being a good citizen of America, and a local resident of big bad old Omaha! Thank you very much!

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