Permitless concealed carry gun bill advances in Nebraska
The bill would allow people to carry guns hidden in their clothing or vehicle without a permit or take a now-required gun safety course.
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The bill would allow people to carry guns hidden in their clothing or vehicle without a permit or take a now-required gun safety course.
After years of trying to pass a bill to allow people to carry concealed guns in Nebraska without a permit, conservative lawmakers are on the cusp of doing so, thanks in part to the defection of two Democratic Omaha senators — the only Black lawmakers in the body — who cited racial disparity in enforcing gun laws in their districts.
After three days of debate, lawmakers voted 36-12 Friday to advance the bill. It must survive two more rounds of debate to pass.
After years of trying to pass a bill to allow people to carry concealed guns in Nebraska without a permit, conservative lawmakers are on the cusp of doing so, thanks in part to the defection of two Democratic Omaha senators - the only Black lawmakers in the body - who cited racial disparity in enforcing gun laws in their districts.