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CCW in Nebraska

Two thirds of Nebraska’s lawmakers show support for passing concealed carry laws. It looks like “shall-issue” permits have a shot at passing this year:

By the numbers, it would appear that Nebraskans might get a shot at packing heat next year.

Two-thirds of state lawmakers responding to a survey by The World-Herald voiced support for some sort of legislation to allow carrying of concealed weapons, at least with conditions.

That would be enough votes to cut off a filibuster and pass legislation if all 33 senators hang together.

But the Nebraska Legislature has been down this road several times before. Every previous effort to pass a concealed-carry bill has failed in the face of outnumbered but determined opponents.

The most recent attempt was two years ago, when supporters couldn’t find enough votes to end debate. The sponsor of that 2003 bill, Sen. Gene Tyson of Norfolk, did not seek re-election this year.

One Response to “CCW in Nebraska”

  1. From the Heartland Says:

    Don’t get your hopes up yet Nebraska
    Well it is that time of year again. Already the rhetoric for CCW is being stacked like fresh cut cord wood in Nebraska. The latest is an article in the Omaha World-Herald.

    Martha Stoddard thinks Jupiter is about to align with Mars and the numbers …

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