If below the age of 25, must never be a delinquent juvenile
Must not be a user or dealer of narcotics
Must not have a restraining order
Must be mentally healthy
Must meet every other federal requirement for a concealed carry permit
More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful
FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.
Does Delaware Require a Background Check to purchase a Firearm?
Yes, Delaware has a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm.
In 2022, Delaware enacted a law that states Federally Licenced Dealers (FFLs) must contact the State Bureau of Identification of the Delaware State Police (SBI) when an individual attempts to purchase a firearm. This law is to be in effect after June 30, 2023, until than, the FBI will be the authority to conduct background checks
An FFL may not sell, transfer or deliver a firearm to another unlicensed person until the FBI/SBI notifies the dealer to proceed. However, if 25 days are passed, and there is no update than the dealer may proceed
All unlicensed dealers must request a licensed dealer to facilitate a firearm transaction by conducting a background check on the purchaser before the sale of that firearm
Owning a firearm in Delaware
Does Delaware have a Gun Free Zone law?
Yes, Delaware has a defined list of gun free zones:
In the State Department of Correction
Park
Hospital
Places of worship
Bar or restaurants where alcohol is being served
Sports arena
Gambling facilities
Polling places
Does Delaware Require a Safety Course to own a Firearm?
Yes, you are required to take a safety course prior to owning a firearm in Delaware.
Firearm safety training
The purpose of this course is to provide a solid understanding and realities legal considerations of carrying a concealed firearm. Training topics required by the State of Delaware as outlined in 11 Del. C. ¤ 1441 to apply for a Delaware Concealed Carry of a Deadly Weapon (CCDW) License are covered in this course. Attending this course and upon successful completion will help you attain the CCDW permit.
Common Firearm Offenses in Delaware
[¤ 1442. Carrying a concealed deadly weapon] (https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html)