Delaware Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Delaware require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Delaware require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Delaware require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Delaware issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Delaware issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Delaware have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Delaware have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Delaware support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Delaware have a "stand-your-ground" law?
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  A:

  When a person is outside their home or workplace deadly force to defend yourself is illegal. There is a duty to retreat when outside your home or workplace.

• +Q: Does Delaware uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Delaware have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Delaware have?

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