Nebraska Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Does Nebraska have a red flag law, allowing courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to be a danger to themselves or others?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only for domestic violence cases

4. Only if the individual has a diagnosed mental illness

The correct answer is: No

Nebraska does not have a red flag law in place. Red flag laws typically allow for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals who have been deemed a danger to themselves or others through a court process. In the case of Nebraska, there is currently no legislation that establishes such a mechanism, meaning courts do not have the authority to order the removal of firearms under these circumstances. The other choices suggest variations on the concept of red flag laws, such as restrictions specifically for domestic violence or mental illness. However, these elements do not apply because Nebraska, as it stands, does not have any form of red flag law at all. Therefore, the answer correctly indicates that the state does not have provisions to remove firearms from individuals based on assessed dangers, reaffirming that option B is accurate.