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Nebraska concealed carry permit guide
Permitless carry Last verified November 1, 2026
Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Carry laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every requirement with the issuing agency before you apply or carry.
Permitless (constitutional) carry
Yes. Since September 2, 2023 (LB 77), a non-minor who is not prohibited may carry concealed without a permit.
Permit types
- Concealed handgun permit
Issuing agency and how to apply
Nebraska State Patrol
Apply through Nebraska State Patrol.
Eligibility and minimum age
- Minimum age
- 21
- Eligibility
- Check with Nebraska State Patrol
Fees
- Resident (new)
- $100
- Non-resident (new)
- Not applicable (no non-resident permit)
- Renewal
- $50
Training requirements
Approved in-person handgun training course.
Processing time, validity and renewal
- Processing time
- Initial permit issued within 45 days if requirements are met
- Valid for
- 5 years
Non-resident permits
Not available to non-residents. Applicants must be Nebraska residents.
Reciprocity
Anyone eligible may carry concealed in Nebraska without a permit; Nebraska's list of recognized states is used to waive the residency requirement.
Sources
- statepatrol.nebraska.gov/services/concealed-handgun-permits/chp-frequently-asked-questions
- nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=69-2436
- statepatrol.nebraska.gov/services/concealed-handgun-permits/nebraska-reciprocity
Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.