OMAHA- On Wednesday, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert signed several new ordinances introduced by City Councilman Pete Festersen, one of which will ban the possession of kits used to build firearms at home, and another that disallows the possession of firearms on city-owned or city-leased land so long as adequate signage is posted around the perimeter.

These city ordinances came in response to Sen. Tom Brewer's recently-passed LB77, which allows for the permitless concealed carry of handguns across Nebraska. LB77 also eliminated state-mandated handgun training for those seeking to carry a concealed handgun, but Mayor Stothert also signed a resolution encouraging firearm owners to voluntarily seek training in the safe use and storage of firearms.

Stothert said that the measures she signed on Wednesday will "further our ability to reduce crime and promote responsible gun ownership." She added, "They provide law enforcement with additional provisions to help keep our citizens safe. We will pursue steps on gun safety while not infringing on the rights of responsible gun owners."

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