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DE
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Firearm Regulations

Assault Weapon Ban
Yes (since 2022)
Mag Capacity Limit
17 rounds
Permit to Purchase
Yes (handguns, Nov 2025)
Firearm Registration
No
Concealed Carry
Shall Issue
Open Carry
Yes
Red Flag Law
Yes
Background Check (Private)
Yes
NFA Weapons
Machine guns/Suppressors banned
State Preemption
Yes

Key Notes

Assault weapon ban effective June 2022 covers named semi-auto rifles, shotguns, and pistols plus "copycat" weapons. Handgun purchase permit law takes effect November 2025.

  • •Yes (since 2022) Assault Weapon Ban — Named semi-auto rifles, shotguns, and pistols plus 'copycat' weapons are banned. Existing owners may keep pre-ban firearms.
  • •17 rounds (Mag Limit) — Magazines holding more than 17 rounds cannot be purchased, sold, or manufactured in Delaware.
  • •Yes (handguns, Nov 2025) Permit to Purchase — Starting November 2025, a permit will be required to purchase handguns. Long gun purchases currently do not require a permit.
  • •Machine guns/Suppressors banned (NFA) — Machine guns and suppressors are prohibited. SBRs and SBS are legal with the federal tax stamp.
  • •Shall Issue (Concealed Carry) — The state must issue a concealed carry permit if you meet the legal requirements. No discretion to deny qualified applicants.
  • •Yes (Red Flag Law) — Delaware has an Extreme Risk Protection Order allowing family and law enforcement to petition for temporary firearm removal.

Last updated January 15, 2026

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