" This will give Omaha yet another leg-up on Lincoln. While councilmen in Omaha are voicing support and showing backbone, councilmen in Lincoln are hemmim' and hawin' and hoping nobody will notice. Kudos Mr. Sigerson, you are a credit to your city. "

" There is hope for concealed carry in Lincoln yet. Lincoln can't ever be Lincoln-it always has to compete with big bad Omaha. "

" whatever Omaha does, we have to do it too. At least I hope so in this case. But our leaders will probably not copy the big O on this one, just for needless arenas and such. "

" Why are so many people so afraid of their own shadows? If you need a pistol on you in order to leave the house, put it out there in the open and let the rest of us avoid you (and your paranoia). "

" I agree with the council member majority. Any weapons ban only creates a risk-free environment for criminals. When our citizenry is disarmed, they become 'prey', and crime flourishes. Allowing citizens to carry concealed, will keep the bad guys guessing. "

" I live in Lincoln and I still haven't found one person who plans to get a permit - we don't need these permits and most people (I'd say at least 95%) won't even get one. Why should we cater to the wishes of a fearful few? "

" They aren't going to bust into your house and take your guns. The citizens can still be armed. You just shouldn't be armed all the time. "

" The Majority never has a right to trample the Minority, any civics and history class should make that obvious. That remark was a typical non-sequitor and it strikes more fear in me that people think this way, rather than the fear of someone carrying a gun around. "

" Does having a fire extinguisher in my home and my vehicles make me paranoid or prepared? I've never had a fire and the odds are very good that I never will. I can carry openly but eventually some nervous Nelly will call in a "man with a gun" and the police will effect a hard felony stop. Never underestimate the Nervous Nellies of the world ability to overhype a situation simply because they don't like guns. If you've traveled outside the state of Nebraska, odds are extremely good you've been in a state that allows legal CCW which obviously means you've probably been near one of those horrible concealed weapons and not known it. It's working elsewhere. Concealed carry will work here. "

" Thanks to Sigerson & the majority of the Omaha City Council, Omahans will now have the same rights as the rest of the state. It's too bad the leaders of our Capital City will choose to attempt a ban that goes contrary to state law. Isn't it odd that the legislatures who voted to pass a concealed carry law may not even be able to use their permit in the very city where they passed the law? I suppose it is punishment for not writing the state law to be explicitly pre-emptive. "

" For those of you who are asking what people fear, why are they so paranoid that they need to carry a gun... Does that mean that everyone who gets in their car and puts on a seatbelt is paranoid of getting in an accident? Because every home, business, church and Govt. Building has fire extinguishers and smoke alarms, does that mean we all fearful of fire? No... some people just want to be prepared for what they hope doesn't happen. If you haven't been the victim of a robbery, assault or rape YOURSELF, then I can see why you may not see the need to carry a gun. It is already legal (and has been for some time) for a citizen to carry a firearm both in the open and concealed without a permit (NE Statute 28-1202 sec. 2) And guess what???? No problems!!! The NE CCW Permit is now just a step for people to get proper training. "

" The Omaha City Council voted 5-2 to allow concealed carry in Omaha in accordance with state law. The ordinance passed. If you have traveled in any other state besides Illinois or Wisconsin, you have been in a concealed carry state. Were people running around waving guns in your face? Were there shootouts in the street? No. Not one state with concealed carry has seen ANY of the horrors the carry opponents claim will occur. Obviously people in 47 other states are responsible enough to carry concealed weapons. Are people in Lincoln any less responsible? "

" It's not about someone NEEDING a permit. Nobody is saying those of us who are going to get one, all have a direct threat to our lives currently that we need protected from. Ask yourself this, what are you going to do if someone ever comes into the store or restaurant you're in and starts shooting wildly? Just sit there and pray you don't get hit? Gun comes on me, or I think it is.. I'm defending myself.. and others as well. You wear seat belts in case you get in a wreck, but do you plan on getting in a wreck? You wear a life jacket in case the boat sinks, but you don't plan on it sinking. You carry pepper spray in case someone attacks. Why should a gun be any different? you don't want to carry? that's fine by me.. but don't tell me I don't have the right to. "

" Since when has "nobody needs this" been a valid argument to curtail a freedom? In a free society the burden of proof is on the party seeking to restrict a freedom, not on the party seeking to exercise it. All but about 10 states are right-to-carry and there haven't been any problems. In fact there is ample evidence that permit holders are significant less likely than average to commit felonies. Are Lincoln residents somehow less stable or more violent prone than the rest of the country? That is the essence of your argument if you advocate that your city should be ban what is legal in the rest of the state. "

" If the Lincoln city council decides that its citizens shouldn't have an equal right to carry a concealed handgun, they should be voted out at the next election. "

" I've gone 27 years of my life with no criminal record, one fight in 6th grade, I don't drink and drive, don't somke, don't chew, don't mouth off to people. I go out of my way to be nice to people, and stay clear of dangerous situations. I'll run from a fight before I'll fight the fight. To compare me with some uneducated thug out there who is only intent on using his gun to show power over people, is just insulting. I'm not fearful of any situation, but I have the right to carry concealed under state law now so if I choose to do so, that's my business. I don't ever want to become a defenseless victim should someone ever threaten my life. You may call it paranoid, but I think YOU are the one's that are paranoid of us. You think we will be lurking in the shadows, waiting for the first opportunity to pull our guns on someone. You couldn't be more wrong! One thing very important to remember when carrying a gun, or anytime for that matter.. leave your middle finger at home! It will only get you in trouble. I'm not about to provoke anyone into attacking me and forcing me to use my gun. Besides, that's not self defense anyways because I initiated it. The LAST thing I want to do is have any gun conviction on my record or felony. I value my guns and my right to own them way too much to lose them over something stupid. This is about self defense, not having power over people. You won't even know I have a gun on me, but guess what? You will still get a door politely opened for you by me at the store, and you will still get your vehicle jump started by me if you need, tired changed, or whatever you need assistance with. Try getting that from the thugs who you lump us with, as far as "concealed guns = someone waiting to harm someone". Think of yourself carrying a gun, are you not intelligent enough to handle that responsibility? if not, then that's your problem, not mine. I trust myself, and I trust you. this will be the best new years in a long time come Jan 1!!! "

" As if our weak police chief is not enough of a draw… watch the gang bangers and thugs flood to Lincoln…. "

" I hope that the Lincoln City Council has as much good sense as the Omaha City Council did. Concealed carry saves lives. "

" Those of you who think we're all "paranoid", I just wish you'd take the chance to meet people like us. I'm no different than the average person. I enjoy living a peaceful life, just having fun like the rest of you. I just happen to realise that there are bad people out there, and even though I hope I never come face to face with those people wanting to harm me, I want a way to protect myself. Chances are, I will life out my full life having never been in fear for my life, which is fine by me. I'd rather my pistol stay concealed on me and turn to solid rust because it's never been used. You really are missing the point here though with how you think we are. I challenge you to find people who are going to get a permit and talk with them. or even talk with just regular gun owners. Quit treating us like we're all out to want to shoot someone, be a hero, or use our guns as leverage to win arguments. It would take so much for me to even consider punching someone, so how would I be likely to want to shoot someone if they haven't threatened my life? Paranoia: 1: A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur, often strenuously defended with apparent logic and reason. 2: Extreme, irrational distrust of others. Neither of those describe me at all. I have no delusional beliefs. People get robbed, stabbed, shot, raped, every single day in this world. And extreme distrust in others? I trust every single person until they give me a reason to not trust them. You want to carry a gun? Fine by me, carry wherever you want as far as I'm concerned. You on the other hand, have complete distrust in us for no reason, because we want to carry a gun. You use delusional reasoning that we walk around fearing for our lives, fear our own shadows. Baseless arguments like that make no sense. It seems to me, that you are the paranoid ones. "

" "People who get a Nebraska permit must pass a safety course and undergo a background check". As they do everywhere else. Only the criminals do not. CCW permits save lives. "

" i've never had any desire to own a hand gun, until now. the concealed weapon ban is'nt about theives,thugs,gang bangers and bank robbers. i doubt any of these non-law abiding citizens and felons would apply for a permit to carry & conceal. the law was past by the state of nebraska and the majority of our legislature. just the idea of the city officials trying to ban & abolish this state law is wrong. our constitution says we have the right to bare arms. it did'nt work in omaha, and it won't work in lincoln either. i suggest that instead of working to change this law, lets get behind & support the proper training and look at the good that can come from this, instead of all the negatives. get involved! what other bans of rights will come next! this is'nt about the wild west, it's about protection of our families,property, civil rights and our selves. "

" I am a violent crime survivor and have a conealed carry permit in Oklahoma. I was robbed by a criminal who could care less about weapon laws. It took 10 minutes for the police to arrive on the scene. At the start of the attack I activated a panic alarm. The security company did not call back untill an hour later after the police were on the scene. You cant depend on 911 or other unreliable means of defense to protect yourself from attack. Carrying a firearm along with a good pepper spray should be part of every law abiding citizens defense plan. Send a message to criminals that you refuse to be a victim. Criminals are always going to have guns period! The CCW law allows honest, law abiding citizens to protect themselves from violent criminals who already cary weapons. "

" I have thirty years plus in law enforcement. I speak from experience, every person of lawful age, that does not have a history of mental illness, who has never been convicted of a serious felony, or a misdemeanor involving assault,, Should be permitted to carry a concealed weapon. The misguided politicians who keep voting against granting permits to carry to qualified persons are spinning their wheels. The criminals have been and will continued to carry concealed. If a pistol is not the best tool for self protection, than why do all law enforcemtnt officers carry one ? The anti gun crowd shutter every time this is recommended. The current statue grants the right to qualified citizens to wear a pistol unconcealed. You do not need an expensive permit. Its your right under the second amendment of the US and Nabraska Constitutions. Buy one and wear it where every one can see it. "

" It is about time that Omaha officials Recoginize that most of us that will have a CCW License are not criminals but honest hard working Business owners. "