Neb. Admin. Code tit. 168 — Shooting Range and Hunter Education Regulations

Chapter 1 General Regulations Governing Shooting Range Performance Standards

Neb. Admin. Code tit. 168, ch. 1 General Regulations Governing Shooting Range Performance Standards {#sec-168-nac-1 omnilex-key=us-ne-regs-official--title-168--168 NAC 1}

001

The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 37-1301 through 37-1310. For purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the definitions found in 28-1201 and 37-1302 are used unless context otherwise requires.

001.01 Shooting Range Performance Standards

001.01A As provided in 37-1302, Shooting range performance standards for Nebraska shall mean those published in the revised edition of the National Rifle Association’s Range Source Book titled “A Guide to Planning and Construction” as such book existed on January 1, 2009. A copy of said manual is available for inspection by the public at the headquarters of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission as the size of said manual is in excess of 50 pages.

001.01B Shooting Range Performance Standards shall be reviewed by the Commission at least once every five years as necessary for the continued safe operation of shooting ranges in Nebraska. Amendments, revisions and updates to the revised edition of the National Rifle Association’s Range Source Book titled “A Guide to Planning and Construction” shall become effective upon adoption by the National Rifle Association and when provided to the commission.

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Effective 2025-06-04

Chapter 2 Administration of Firearm and Bow Hunter Education, Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption and License-Purchase Exemption Programs

Neb. Admin. Code tit. 168, ch. 2 Administration of Firearm and Bow Hunter Education, Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption and License-Purchase Exemption Programs {#sec-168-nac-2 omnilex-key=us-ne-regs-official--title-168--168 NAC 2}

001 The following regulations are prescribed by the Game and Parks Commission, State of Nebraska in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §§37-201, 37-413, and 37-414. For purposes of these regulations, unless context otherwise requires, the definitions found in 28-1201 and 37-413 and 37-202 through 37-247, and 83-1205 are used unless context otherwise requires.

001.01 The Commission shall administer firearm and bow hunter education programs, apprentice hunter education exemptions and license-purchase exemptions.

001.01A Firearm and bow hunter education certificates of successful completion shall be issued by the Commission to persons who have completed an accredited training program approved by the Commission.

001.01B The Commission may assign a unique number associated with a certificate for an apprentice hunter education exemption, firearm or bow hunter education, or license-purchase exemption certificate. The unique number, when made part of an electronic license issued by the Commission, shall serve as proof of completion of required hunter education training or an exemption from the requirement.

001.01C As proof of successful completion for required firearm or bow hunter education training the Commission may accept any certificate of successful completion issued by the persons state, province or country of residence that meets or exceeds standards established by the International Hunter Education Association-USA.

001.01D An apprentice hunter education exemption certificate, license-purchase exemption certificate or renewal may only be applied for by eligible individuals who provide the required fee and the following information: full name, mailing address, date of birth, gender, height, weight, colors of hair and eyes, last four digits of their social security number and daytime phone number, and in the case of a license-purchase exemption certificate, a written authorization signed by a physician.

001.01D1 Renewal applications for an Apprentice Hunter Education Exemption Certificate may only be made in the calendar year immediately following issuance of the original certificate.