Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Lancaster County. Lincoln serves as Nebraska's capital and is home to the University of Nebraska, with the state capitol tower a prominent landmark. Nearby lakes like Branced Oak and Pawnee offer managed fishing and hunting opportunities. Orders ship to FFL dealers in the area.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Nebraska law allows.
In Nebraska, purchasing a handgun requires a handgun purchase certificate from your local police department or the Lancaster County Sheriff, unless you possess a Nebraska concealed handgun permit. This certificate allows multiple purchases within its term. Rifles and shotguns do not require this certificate. Fees and processing times vary by location, so verify current requirements with the issuing agency before ordering.
Dealers in these communities all work for Lincoln-area buyers:
Nebraska introduced permitless concealed carry in 2023 for individuals 21 and older who are legally allowed to possess a handgun. This law also preempted local firearm ordinances in cities like Lincoln and Omaha. While a concealed handgun permit is no longer required, it is still issued by the Nebraska State Patrol for reciprocity purposes and serves as a substitute for the handgun purchase certificate. Restrictions apply in schools, courthouses, police stations, hospitals, polling places, bars, and on posted private property. State permits do not cover federal property.
Deer hunting in Nebraska is managed by Game and Parks through numbered units, with firearm permits sold by unit and some subject to quotas. Archery season spans September to December, with the main firearm season in November lasting about nine days and muzzleloader season in December. Both white-tailed and mule deer are present, with mule deer more prevalent in western units. Legal hunting methods include centerfire rifles above a minimum caliber, shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, and archery equipment. Consult the current Game and Parks guide for unit boundaries and quotas.
Lancaster County features salt-valley lakes and wildlife management areas, including Killdeer WMA with its sight-in range. Refer to the Nebraska Big Game Guide for the unit covering Lincoln.
Lincoln adheres to statewide gun rules post-LB77 in 2023. The Turpin Outdoor Education Center provides indoor firearm and archery ranges for local enthusiasts.
Public ranges on the city pages are operated or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest. Most require a license or a day pass and close on some weekdays; check the agency page first.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Waverly, Hickman, Malcolm, Lincoln or anywhere in Lancaster County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Yes, unless you hold a Nebraska concealed handgun permit. The handgun purchase certificate comes from your local police department or the Lancaster County Sheriff. Rifles and shotguns do not need one.
Nebraska has allowed permitless concealed carry since 2023 for eligible adults 21 and over, and the same law preempted local city ordinances.
Game and Parks sells firearm permits by management unit, and some units carry quotas. Check the current guide for unit boundaries and availability.
Most states set a minimum caliber or cartridge for deer handguns that 9mm does not meet. Use a rifle, or a handgun the state's regulations allow.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Lancaster County Sheriff or your city police department for the handgun purchase certificate, and the Nebraska State Patrol for the concealed handgun permit or a local attorney about your own situation.