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Nebraska is gun friendly overall but beware of local laws. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print new 2013 version with all states and details.
Nebraska Gun Law Travel Guide Basics
Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary
Consistency of laws: locals have own laws
Self-defense: NO castle doctrine
Open carry: unrestricted under state, local laws may differ
Concealed carry: shall issue state, no other states permits accepted
Vehicle carry handguns: loaded in plain view or in trunk or outside storage, concealed accessible is illegal
Vehicle carry long guns: unloaded in plain view or in case or storage
Official source information
Concealed Carry Law
Concealed Carry Permit
Nebraska State Home Page