Nebraska: Guns in cars is now easier and less safe

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2021 Nebraska active gun legislation
LB 116 Gun license – increasing waiting time, fee and training
LB 236 -PASSED INTO LAW-, Guns in vehicles – safe storage in cars
LB 300 Justified killing – expanding
LB 404 Gun license – decreasing renewal requirement
LB 417 Guns in schools – allowing

Guns in cars is now easier and less safe

May 23, 2021

  • LB 236, passed into law. It eliminates the requirement that firearms to be stored separately from individuals while in an automobile. 👎dislike

After passing the legislature, the Governor immediately signed this NRA bill into law.

NRA gun unsafety bill passed the legislature

May 22, 2021

  • LB 236, passed the legislature. It eliminates the requirement that firearms to be stored separately from individuals while in an automobile. 👎dislike

The bill passed both houses of the legislature and now moves to the Governor’s office. This is the last chance to stop this NRA bill by contacting the Governor’s office. Ask for opposition to LB 236. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

An NRA bill looms in the Senate

May 15, 2021

  • LB 236, is before the State Senate. It eliminates the requirement that firearms to be stored separately from individuals while in an automobile. 👎dislike

This bill name was changed from LB 173. It is before the full Senate for a vote. Please contact your State Senator and ask for opposition to LB 236. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

Committee hearing this week on several gun bills

February 28, 2021

  • LB116 is in committee. This gun safety bill does three things. It creates a waiting period after application of 48 hours before a license is mailed to an applicate. Cooling off periods can stop many suicides and impulsive murders. The bill also increases permit fees and requires suicide prevention training.👍 like
  • LB173 is in committee. It requires firearms to be stored separately from individuals while in an automobile. 👍 like
  • LB300 is in committee. It expands the right to kill when threatened of laws law from being in the home to being in a vehicle. The number of road rage incidents turning into gun battles will expand. 👎dislike
  • LB404 is in committee. It extends the gun license period from 5 years to 10 years. Keep in mind, this is a very long time between checks for criminal offenses. 👎dislike
  • LB417 is in committee. It allows off duty security guards to bring their guns into schools when they are off duty. 👎dislike

On Wednesday (03/04/2021 at 1:30 pm), the Nebraska Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear these bills. The NRA asked their members to contact committee members. Please consider doing the same and asking for opposition to these bills, except for LB116. Alternatively, contact your State Representative. You can find all your representatives at Common Cause.

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