Nebraska Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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In Nebraska, who is responsible for conducting background checks for firearm purchases?

  1. The Nebraska State Police

  2. The Federal Bureau of Investigation

  3. Local law enforcement agencies

  4. The Department of Homeland Security

The correct answer is: The Federal Bureau of Investigation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is responsible for conducting background checks for firearm purchases in Nebraska. It is incorrect to say that the Nebraska State Police is responsible because the Nebraska State Police only handles background checks for concealed carry permits and not for firearm purchases. Local law enforcement agencies are also not responsible for conducting these checks as they do not have access to the necessary federal databases. The Department of Homeland Security is also not responsible for conducting background checks for firearm purchases in Nebraska. The FBI is the main authority for conducting background checks for firearm purchases in all states.