Important Links
Delaware State Court Statutes on License to Carry Delaware Concealed Carry Application Site Application Instructions for Concealed Carry License Superior Court Reference Questionnaire State Services and Information Delaware Administrative Code Concealed Weapon Reciprocity Delaware Attorney General Dept. of State
Carrying without a permit within Delaware
The following state’s permits will be honored by Delaware: Alaska, Kentucky, North Dakota, Utah, Arkansas, Maine, Ohio, West Virginia, Arizona, Michigan, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri, Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. Note – there have been many confusing pieces of information on the Attorney General website for Delaware on whether or not they honor the permits […]
Applying for a Permit in Delaware
Below are instructions for applying for a new License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon for residents of Delaware: To process an application for a license in the State of Delaware you must follow the following steps: 1. The application for a license to carry concealed must be published in your local newspaper within your […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
Below are the requirements for non-resident permits: Title 11 Chapter 5 Subsection VII 1441. License to carry concealed deadly weapons. (k) The Attorney General shall have the discretion to issue, on a limited basis, a temporary license to carry concealed a deadly weapon to any individual who is not a resident of this State and […]
Carry Permit Limitations
The following locations are off limits for carrying a firearm: federal buildings, state approved “SLOTS”, casinos within the State of Delaware and courthouses, police stations, prisons and detention facilities per Title 11 1256 & 1258, State and National forests, Wildlife Management areas and State Parks. State Admin Rules Title 14 Education 1100 Transportation 1105 School […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
“No Gun Signs” do not have the force of law within the State of Delaware unless the sign is posted in a location that is explicitly outlined by law. There is always the possibility that law enforcement may be called if you have been noticed or been asked to leave.
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
If you are stopped by law enforcement you are not obligated by law to tell the officer that you are carrying. Title 11 Chapter 19. Subchapter I § 1902. Questioning and Detaining Suspects. (a) A peace officer may stop any person abroad, or in a public place, who the officer has reasonable ground to suspect […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying is not allowed in State Parks, State and National Forests or State WMAs. Carrying is allowed in road side rest areas.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Delaware Permit
Note on carrying within a vehicle but it must be located on the seat or the dashboard of the vehicle in plain sight, not in the glove box or console. Title 11 Crimes and Criminal Procedure Delaware Criminal Code Chapter 5. Specific Offenses Subchapter VII. Offenses Against Public Health, Order and Decency Subpart A. Riot, […]