Overview for Delaware
Delaware allows residents to purchase and transport a rifle or shot gun from an adjoining state. This is subject to a few local laws. Anyone buying antique or replicas of antique firearms, and law enforcement are exempt from a background check.
- Open carry in Dover requires a concealed carry permit or a permit from the cheif of police. This is the states only non-preempted law.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | Yes | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $65
- Valid for 3 years (can be renewed for 5)
- Regarding Non-residents of Delaware: Does Not Issue
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for Delaware.
Delaware Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Delaware Magazine Capacity
There are some exceptions to people who wants to own a high capacity magazine. One of those exception is that people with a concealed carry permit have no restrictions regarding possession of a high-capacity magazine. Someone who manufactures those Large Capacity Magazines (LCM) are also exempt from the ban if they intend to sell or ship them out of state.
Delaware Ghost Gun law
The Ghost gun law in Delaware states the following:- Unfinished frames and receivers must have a serial number
- Unfinished frames and receivers can only be sold by licensed firearm manufacturers and dealers
- A sales record must be maintained by the sellers of unfinished frames and receivers
- Untraceable firearms are prohibited
- Undetectable firearms are prohibited
Delaware Imitation Firearms
What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in Delaware?
The following is a list of imitation firearms in Delaware:
BB gun, air rifle
Does Delaware have a gun buy back program?
Delaware has a gun buy back program, but it is not ran by the state.
Delaware residents are encouraged to turn in any high-capacity magazine that has an ammo capacity of higher than 17 rounds and will be fairly compensated. residents can also do this anonymously however, there will be no compensation for those who decide to do so
Does Delaware have an inheritance gun law?
Delaware does not have an inheritance gun law.