DELAWARE · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in Delaware (1970)
Restricted
Summary
Open carry: legal at 21 without a permit in most places, but several cities (Wilmington, Newark) restrict it. Concealed: shall-issue permit, requires training + references.
Notable
No reciprocity for out-of-state concealed-carry permits.
Penalties
Firearms is RESTRICTED in Delaware — see exactly what you're risking: the penalties, the charges, and the exceptions that keep you legal.
Exceptions & nuances
Firearms is restricted in Delaware, but narrow carve-outs exist. See the exemptions, edge cases, and conditions that actually apply.
Statute
Read the exact Delaware statute that restricts firearms — citation and section so you can verify the source yourself.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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