Private handgun sales in NE ?

imported post

The map on this web site says that private sales are legal but doesn't a person need a handgun "permit to purchase" for private sales as well as purchases from a FFL ?

imported post

I am no expert, but I had called the sheriffs office to ask about this because I wanted to attend an auction where some firearms were being sold. I was told that since I live out of state, I would have to purchase a $15 permit, but if I lived in state I could just attend and buy whatever tickled my fancy.



That's probably about as clear as mud.

imported post

So then the yellow shading on the "private transfers" map implying that handgun sales are "legal" is not really accurate ? Some form of governmental meddling is required.