OMAHA- On September 3rd, Nebraska's new gun law, which allows for the permitless concealed carry of firearms, goes into effect. Its impact on metropolitan areas will force Omaha to repeal around two dozen sections of its city code, eliminating tools to fight crime like the local gun registration ordinance, according to City Council President Pete Festersen.

For this reason, Festersen is planning on asking city attorneys to look into legislation to increase public safety. "We're looking for alternatives to better address that situation and reduce crime in the city and increase public safety," said Festersen, "That's our goal." On top of that, Festersen also requested that the city's law department begin research on topics like the regulation of ghost guns, banning bump stocks, and protecting public places like schools, event centers, and public buildings.

Gov. Pillen signed the bill into law despite warnings from Omaha's police chief earlier this year. Chief Todd Schmaderer testified at the bill's hearing that OPD had seized the most firearms in its long history last year, and that he doesn't want to see a reversal in crime trends as a result of this new law. "When you look at Omaha," said Schmaderer, "we have a few ordinances that help us address violent crime in our city, and help us address gun violence." The Omaha City Council is set to hold a public hearing on the city code removal on August 29th.

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