Basic Pistol Shooting Safety Course
*Open Carry Precondition
*This program is available to anyone* age 21 and older interested in handgun safety. It is REQUIRED for all persons possessing and transporting exposed concealable loaded firearms in the City of Omaha. After successful completion of the course, a City of Omaha Handgun Permit may be issued. Additional fees apply (see fees below).
| 2013 Basic Pistol Shooting Safety Dates | ||
| February 18 & 20 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| February 23 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| March 18 & 20 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| March 23 | Range | 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
| April 22 & 24 | Classroom | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| April 27 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| May 20 & 22 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| May 25 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| June 24 & 26 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| June 29 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| July 22 & 24 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| July 27 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| August 14 & 15 | Classroom | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| August 17 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| September 23 & 25 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| September 28 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| October 21 & 23 | Classroom | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| October 26 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| November 19 & 21 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| November 23 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| December 3 & 5 | Classroom | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| December 7 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
Classroom sessions are conducted at 11620 M Circle Omaha, NE 68137. Handguns are not allowed in classroom setting. Do not bring your handgun into the classroom or building.
Range sessions will be conducted at various approved ranges in the metro area.
Registration Information
Register no later than 10 business days before the session start date IN PERSON at the National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter, 11620 M Circle in Omaha between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm.
You Must Bring:
- Valid picture identification
- Official waiver information (if applicable)
- Cash, check, or credit card payment
Fees:
Basic Pistol Shooting Safety Course:
$105 Basic Handgun Safety - includes shooting range & handgun identification card if desired.
If identification card is desired you must let us know during registration.
Open Carry Fees: Only applies to those needing to Open Carry
$15 Waiver application Fee
$15 Handgun Identification Card Renewal
You may be waived from taking the classroom and range if you:
- Are a former federal, state, or local peace officer
- Are retired or active military who have completed a handgun training program
- Have completed a nationally recognized handgun safety training program
Handgun Identification Card Renewal for Open Carry
City of Omaha Handgun Identification cards are valid for three (3) years.
To renew your gun permit; please bring your old permit, driver’s license and payment into our office between the hours of 8am and 4pm Monday-Friday. We are located at 11620 M Circle (Southeast Corner of 120th & L Street)
It can take 2-3 weeks to receive your new permit once you have renewed it. Please be sure to come in plenty of time before expiration. Background record checks will be done by the Omaha Police Department.
Identification Card fee is $15.
This Basic Pistol Shooting Safety Course or Open Carry Permit Does NOT Authorize Concealed Carry In Nebraska!
*You do not need to live in the City of Omaha, but you must be 21 years of age to take the course. Felony or violent misdemeanor or convictions will prohibit an individual from taking the course.
Concealed Carry Handgun Course
* A Nebraska State Patrol Approved Concealed Carry Handgun Permit Class
How to Successfully earn your Nebraska Concealed Carry Handgun Permit
- Be a Nebraska Resident, age 21 & older, and be eligible for the permit (clean background)
- Enroll and successfully complete a Nebraska State Patrol Approved Concealed Carry Handgun Permit Training Class
- Complete and pay the fee for the NSP application and apply in person at an NSP office
* This class is not a basic pistol shooting course for new shooters. If you are not comfortable with a handgun or have not shot a handgun much, or at all, we recommend you first take the Basic Pistol Shooting Safety Course listed above.
For more details and a list of frequently asked questions, click below to visit the
Nebraska State Patrol website.
Concealed Carry Handgun Class Information
Cost of the class is $179 per person. All classes will be held at the National Safety Council, Nebraska 11620 M Circle, Omaha, NE 68137
The range will be held at various locations
Registration 
You may register for the Concealed Carry class online clicking on the button above. Otherwise you can register by calling Shaley at (402) 898-7348 with a credit card (VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American Express accepted), or register in person at our location from 8:00am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday.
The classroom portion is 8 hours and the Range portion is 2 hours = 10-hours
You will need to provide your own gun, ammunition and a side holster for the Range portion.
For additional questions please contact Shaley Kaufman at (402) 898-7348
| 2013 Concealed Carry Dates | ||
| January 8 & 10 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| January 12 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| January 21 & 23 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| January 26 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| February 5 & 7 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| February 9 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| March 5 & 7 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| March 9 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| April 9 & 11 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| April 13 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| May 7 & 9 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| May 11 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| June 4 - 6 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| June 8 | Range | 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
| July 9 & 11 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| July 13 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| August 6 & 8 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| August 10 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| September 10 & 12 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| September 14 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| October 8 & 10 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| October 12 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| November 5 & 7 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| November 9 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
| December 10 & 12 | Classroom | 6:00 pm -10:00 pm |
| December 14 | Range | 8:00 am -10:00 am |
Classroom sessions are conducted at 11620 M Circle Omaha, NE 68137. Handguns are not allowed in classroom setting. Do not bring your handgun into the classroom or building.
Range sessions will be conducted at various approved ranges in the metro area.
Handgun Safety Tips
- Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
- Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire
- Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons
- Do not transport or handle a gun if you are not sure how it operates
- Never fire a gun unless you intend to fire it at a specific object, and know what is beyond the target
- Never look down the barrel of a gun to see if it's loaded
- Be sure the handgun is safe to operate
- Use only correct ammunition
- Wear eye & ear protection as appropriate
- Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting
- Treat all guns as if they are loaded until you personally inspect them
