Since when do guns have to be registered in Nebraska? AFAIK, you can buy a long gun with no paperwork at all, other than what the feds require, and buying a handgun requires a "Shall Issue" certificate from the country Sherrif, but you can get the certificate without buying a gun, and the gun you buy is not registered with the state. The cost is $5, for the background check, and it's is good for 3 years. See for example the NRA/ILA summary of Nebraska gun laws (PDF)
Sounds like some Omaha Cop has his head up his posterior.
City Of OMAHA requires registration for handgun if you reside in the city limits. I can go anywhere in the state with my "permit to purchase" card and buy a handgun and, since I reside inside Omaha, I'm 'supposed' to take the firearm to the OPD and register once it is in my possession.
If I purchase from a dealer inside Omaha, they will not deliver said firearm until I have taken the bill of sale to the OPD - registered - and then they will deliver upon return.
Don't like any of it...
As far as the "confusion"... this is an individual thing.. I would say 99% of everyone interested in CCW knows what the requirements are.. They are posted on the NSP web in very plain language. The state is dragging their feet on the certification of instructors, however. Seems the only ones certified so far are retired law officers.. ???