State Gun Laws

Nebraska state law makes it illegal for a person to have or buy a gun if they:

• have been convicted of a felony;
• are on probation pursuant to a deferred judgment for a felony, including as part of a veteran justice program;
• have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the past seven years;
• are a fugitive from justice, which means any person fleeing to avoid prosecution;¹ or
• are younger than 25 and were found to be an “offender” in juvenile court for a crime that would count as a felony or a domestic violence misdemeanor if they were an adult. This is true even if their juvenile record was sealed.²

Note: There are some exceptions to the juvenile offender rule, including if the person has a firearm while in the military or if the person petitions to restore their right to have a firearm.²

Also, federal laws, which apply to all states, may restrict an abuser’s right to have a gun. Go to Federal Gun Laws to get more information.

¹ Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1206(1)
² Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1204.05(1)-(4)