Bill > LB539

This bill modifies Nebraska's handgun purchase requirements by eliminating several existing provisions related to handgun transfers and criminal history record checks. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for individuals to obtain a certificate before purchasing, leasing, renting, or receiving a handgun transfer, while maintaining certain existing exemptions such as transfers between family members, transfers to licensed firearms dealers, and transfers to peace officers or concealed handgun permit holders. The bill updates the criminal history record information check process, narrowing the scope to focus on determining an individual's qualifications for a concealed handgun permit or their eligibility to possess firearms under state and federal law. The legislation also simplifies the process for licensed firearms dealers by removing previous requirements like obtaining a completed consent form and requesting a unique approval number from the Nebraska State Patrol. Additionally, the bill repeals multiple sections of existing law related to handgun purchases, effectively streamlining the regulatory framework for handgun transfers in Nebraska. The changes aim to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining basic safeguards for firearm transactions.

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