Nebraska approves permitless concealed carry bill despite opposition.

Nebraska lawmakers have passed a bill allowing people to carry concealed guns in the state without a permit, making it the 26th state to do so. The bill does not override federal background check requirements, but allows eligible people to carry guns without a permit or safety course. The bill was opposed by the cities of Omaha and Lincoln, where the majority of gun violence occurs, and their police chiefs, who have said the measure will make their cities less safe. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Tom Brewer, said his sole purpose was to ensure Nebraskans are afforded their constitutional right to carry guns.