Weapons remain prohibited on City of Lincoln property despite changing gun laws

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The City of Lincoln is reminding everyone weapons remain prohibited on city property, even though Nebraska’s gun laws change on Saturday.

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird signed an executive order on Friday morning that states the ban includes buildings, libraries and parks.

The Lincoln Police Department is asking everyone to familiarize themselves with the new permitless concealed carry law, and enroll in a firearms safety course.

It says knowing how to safely handle guns is critical to safety, as that knowledge may prevent mishaps.

The city also says this new law prohibits it from “regulating the ownership, possession, storage, transportation, sale, or transfer of firearms or other weapons, except as expressly provided by state law. LB77 also renders null and void any local ordinance, permit, or regulation that violates the new law.”