Lever rifles and single actions, nothing else.Rifles to 18 · revolvers to 21 · shipped to the licensed dealer you name
Lever Action Gun ShopLever rifles and single-action revolversOrder online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Lincoln County. North Platte was home to Buffalo Bill Cody's Scout's Rest Ranch, now a state historical park, and the 1882 Old Glory Blowout here is often called the start of the Wild West show. Union Pacific's Bailey Yard, the largest rail yard in the world, runs along the river.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Nebraska law allows.
Nebraska still requires a handgun purchase certificate, or a Nebraska concealed handgun permit, to buy a handgun, which covers every single-action revolver. The certificate is issued by the Lincoln County Sheriff or the local police chief; confirm the current rule before you order, since repeal bills have been filed. Lever-action rifles need only ATF Form 4473 and the NICS check at 18. Handguns transfer at 21 under federal law, and there is no waiting period.
Dealers in these communities all work for North Platte-area buyers:
Since September 2023 Nebraska has allowed permitless concealed carry for adults 21 and older who can legally own a handgun, and the same law set aside local gun ordinances. The optional concealed handgun permit is issued by the Nebraska State Patrol; it stands in for the handgun purchase certificate and is recognized in many other states. Posted private property and some public places remain off limits.
Nebraska's November firearm deer season runs nine days, November 14 through 22, 2026. Archery and muzzleloader seasons run longer, and late antlerless seasons follow in some units. Permits are sold by deer management unit. Centerfire rifles that meet the state's energy rules, shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders and some handguns are legal. Check the current Nebraska Game and Parks big game guide for your unit.
North Platte sits where the North and South Platte rivers meet, with whitetail in the river bottoms and mule deer in the canyons south of town. Permits are sold by deer management unit.
The Platte valley holds whitetail and waterfowl, while the Sandhills to the north are cattle country with mule deer and pronghorn. Lake Maloney and Sutherland Reservoir draw hunters and anglers through the fall.
The public ranges on the city pages are run or listed by a state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Fees, hours and allowed firearms are set by the agency or the club that manages the range.
Source: State wildlife agency and national forest range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Hershey, Maxwell, Sutherland, North Platte or anywhere in Lincoln County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Yes, a handgun purchase certificate from the sheriff or police chief, unless you hold a Nebraska concealed handgun permit. Rifles do not need one.
November 14 through 22, 2026. Permits are sold by unit, so check the big game guide.
Yes, since September 2023 for adults 21 and older who may legally own a handgun. The State Patrol permit is still useful for travel and handgun purchases.
A .30-30 is the classic choice inside 200 yards; a .45-70 for larger game. Check the state's rules on legal cartridges before you hunt.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Nebraska State Patrol (carry permit); Lincoln County Sheriff (handgun purchase certificate) or a local attorney about your own situation.