Common Sense About Kids and Guns: Nebraska Information

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Nebraska Information

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Headlines from Nebraska

Maskell Nebraska teen, 18, shoots himslef whilst trapping (11/10/2009)

Milford Nebraska boy, 10, killed as friend plays with semi-automatic handgun (7/30/2009)

Omaha man accidentally shoots his two sons, aged 3 and 4 (4/30/2009)
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Nebraska Gun Laws
Quick summary from MSNBC, based on data from the NRA, HCI, and the ATF. Disclaimer.
More detailed information from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.

State Firearm Deaths

In 2005, there were 19 firearm deaths of children and teens in Nebraska, including 15 suicides and 1 accident.
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Nebraska Resources

National SAFE KIDS Campaign

Find the SAFE KIDS Coalitions in your state.

Statewide Resources

Nebraska PTA

ne_office@pta.org, 800-714-3374, 402-390-3339

Nebraska Safety Council, Inc.

nesc@nesafetycouncil.org, 402-283-2581

Other Local Resources

Greater Omaha - Safety and Health Council, Inc.

402-896-0454 , 800-592-9004

Lincoln - HEART

Contact: Chris Hansen, 402-327-0637

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Gun Lock Programs
To find a gun lock program near you:

Contact the State Resources (above) about gun lock programs in Nebraska.

See if Nebraska or your city is participating in Project ChildSafe and where you can get your free Firearm Safety Kit.

View our listing of Gun Lock Programs In the News

Contact your local police department.

State Law Summary Disclaimer
The summary of state laws is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered as legal advice or a re-statement of law.

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