Nebraska § 28-1204.01 - Unlawful transfer of a firearm to a juvenile; exceptions; penalty; county attorney; duty.
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§ 28-1204.01. Unlawful transfer of a firearm to a juvenile; exceptions; penalty; county attorney; duty.
(1) Any person who knowingly and intentionally does or attempts to sell, provide, loan, deliver, or in any other way transfer the possession of a firearm to a juvenile commits the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm to a juvenile. The county attorney shall have a copy of the petition served upon the owner of the firearm, if known, in person or by registered or certified mail at his or her last-known address.
(2) This section does not apply to the transfer of a firearm, other than a handgun, to a juvenile:
(a) From a person related to such juvenile within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity if the transfer of physical possession of such firearm does not occur until such time as express permission has been obtained from the juvenile's parent or guardian;
(b) For a legitimate and lawful sporting purpose; or
(c) Who is under direct adult supervision in an appropriate educational program.
(3) This section applies to the transfer of a handgun except as specifically provided in subsection (2) of section 28-1204.
(4) Unlawful transfer of a firearm to a juvenile is a Class III felony.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 28-1204.01
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-1204.01 cover?
Section 28-1204.01 ("Unlawful transfer of a firearm to a juvenile; exceptions; penalty; county attorney; duty.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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