Delaware generally permits open carry of firearms by individuals 18 or older without a permit, subject to location restrictions in schools, courthouses, and certain state buildings.
Delaware does not have a statewide statute prohibiting open carry of a firearm by adults legally permitted to possess one. Title 11 governs prohibited locations, including schools (11 Del.C. 1457), courthouses, and Safe School Zones. Open carry remains preempted from local restriction by 22 Del.C. 111. Private property owners and businesses may post their premises against firearms. Vehicle carry rules differ from on-foot carry; loaded long guns in vehicles are restricted under wildlife regulations.
Open carry in a designated Safe School Zone is a Class D felony under 11 Del.C. 1457, punishable by up to eight years imprisonment.
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