No. 27: Constitutional Carry Passes in Nebraska, Headed to Governor’s Desk

Nebraska is on the cusp of becoming the 27th constitutional carry state in the Union after the permitless carry legislation was passed by the state’s senate Wednesday morning.

KLKN reported that the legislation passed the senate on a vote of 33-14.

The constitutional carry legislation was introduced by state Sen. Tom Brewer (R).

State Sen. Jane Raybould (D) fought unsuccessfully to derail the legislation, which is designed to free Nebraskans from being required to get a government permit to exercise their right to bear arms.

Gov. Jim Pillen (R), who has made clear his support of constitutional carry, thanked the legislature for passing the bill and sending it to him for a signature:

I am proud to support LB 77 and Nebraskans' constitutional rights. Thank you to the Nebraska Legislature for sending this bill to my desk. pic.twitter.com/25kn0oT0jC

— Governor Jim Pillen (@TeamPillen) April 19, 2023

There are currently 26 constitutional carry states in the Union. Those states are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. (Florida’s constitutional carry law takes effect July 1, 2023.)

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