Nebraska Weapons & Self-Defense Laws (2026)

Body armor is legal with restrictions to purchase and wear in Nebraska for civilians without felony convictions. There have been no significant state-level legislative changes concerning body armor in Nebraska in recent years.

Nebraska law prohibits the possession, sale, and manufacture of brass knuckles under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1210. They are classified as prohibited weapons except for law enforcement officers.

Butterfly knives are legal to own and carry in Nebraska with no specific restrictions beyond general knife laws. No significant legislative changes in recent years.

Constitutional Carry (Permitless Concealed Carry) is legal with restrictions in Nebraska. No permit is required to carry a concealed handgun if the person is legally allowed to possess a firearm.

Flamethrowers are legal to own and use in Nebraska with no state-level restrictions. No significant legislative changes regarding flamethrowers in recent years.

Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Nebraska with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.

Open carry of firearms is legal with restrictions in Nebraska without a permit for adults who are legally allowed to possess firearms. There have been no major recent changes to Nebraska's open carry laws, but the state did recently pass a constitutional carry law for concealed carry.

Nebraska law allows possession of pepper spray for self-defense but limits the container size to 2 ounces or less under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1213. It is illegal to use it offensively or carry it into schools or government buildings.

Suppressors / Silencers are legal with restrictions in Nebraska. State law does not impose additional restrictions or bans on suppressors.

Nebraska law (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1205) prohibits the possession, sale, or manufacture of switchblade knives. Automatic knives are classified as prohibited weapons, making possession and sale illegal except for law enforcement or military.

Tasers & Stun Guns are legal with restrictions in Nebraska. There have been recent legislative proposals to further regulate the possession of stun guns, but no major changes have been enacted.