it is legal to open carry in the state of nebraska. this is one of ernie chambers' main arguing points against ccw for years (and probably the sole reason we don't have ccw is ernie chambers).
omaha requires a permit for open carry.
i'm having trouble finding any state statutes which specifically allow open carry. however, this may very well be a case of there is nothing
prohibiting open carry, which by default (and our constitution) makes it legal.
however, don't get caught excercising your 2nd amendment (and state consitution) rights in lincoln or omaha (even if you have the permit, apparently).
omaha and lincoln have registration requirements, the state does not. i don't know all the ins and outs of omaha, but i'm quite familiar with lincoln's registration.
the lincoln police would make you think that you are required to register each and every firearm you purchase, no matter how you bought it. however, this is not the case. registration is only REQUIRED when you buy a firearm in a gun store, in lincoln. no more, no less. private party, gun shows, out of town purchases, there is no registration (unless you voluntarily do so). it's a nice, simple little card you fill out and gets sent to the pd.
here's some interesting reading on the NE state firearms laws. you can search them yourself at http://statutes.unicam.state.ne.us/
from the state constitution, art I sect 1:
All persons are by nature free and independent, and have certain inherent and inalienable rights; among these are life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and 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. To secure these rights, and the protection of property, governments are instituted among people, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
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nice that it clarifies a little over the fed's version. "for the security of self, family home and others". to bad here it means "just not in public".
also, if you wish to read about the state's concealed carry law, it's kindof an interesting one, found
here.
i may be seeming a bit harsh, but my intent is not to be butterflies and teddy bears. i have absolutely no disrespect for police officers in general, i'm glad they are there for the community. the ones i meet usually seem like pretty darn good folk, and generally pretty professional. most of them are very likable people, and even when you're not on the good side of things, a little bit of courtesty and respect go a long way. unfortunately, a few (however many it really is) is ruining it for everyone, because they are the most public, and creates a very visible profile.