Concealed Carry and Handgun Training

Concealed Carry Permit Class


How to Successfully earn your Nebraska Concealed Carry Weapons Permit

  1. Be a Nebraska Resident, age 21 & older, and be eligible for the permit (clean background)
  2. Enroll and successfully complete a Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Approved Concealed Carry Weapons Permit Training Class
  3. Complete the NSP application and apply in person at an NSP office

For more details, visit the Nebraska State Patrol website.

Concealed Carry Class Information
Cost of the class is $150 per person. All classes will be held at the National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter 11620 M Circle, Omaha, NE 68137

The range will be held at various locations

Registration Register Now
You may register for the Concealed Carry class online clicking on the button above. Otherwise you can register by calling Heather at (402) 896-0454 ext. 403 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

2009 CCW Dates
May 4 & 6 Classroom 6:00pm-10:00pm
May 9 Range 8:00am-10:00am
June 23 & 24 Classroom 6:00pm-10:00pm
June 27 Range 8:00am-10:00am
July 13 & 14 Classroom 6:00pm-10:00pm
July 18 Range 8:00am-10:00am
August 18 & 20 Classroom 6:00pm-10:00pm
August 22 Range 8:00am-10:00am
September 21 & 23 Classroom 6:00pm-10:00pm
September 26 Range 8:00am-10:00am

 

Open Carry Permit Class


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.

Class Options
Classroom sessions are conducted at 11620 M Circle

  • Mondays and Wednesdays (6:00pm-10:00pm both nights) or
  • Saturdays (8:30am-4:30pm)

Range Options
Practical sessions will be conducted at various approved ranges in the metro area.

  • Saturdays (8:00am-10:00am)

2009 Open Carry Classroom Dates
May 11 & 13; June 6; July 6 & 8; August 8; September 14 & 16; October 10; November 2 & 4; December 5

2009 Open Carry Range Dates
May 16; June 13; July 11; August 15; September 19; October 17; November 7; December 12

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 Cirlce 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

Cost Open Carry
$105 Basic Handgun Safety - includes shooting range
$15 Waiver application Fee
$15 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 class 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.

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