Delaware Statewide Rule
Delaware Concealed Deadly Weapon License Rules
Key Facts
- Age Restriction
- Issued under 11 Del.C. 1441
- Minimum
- Minimum age 21 with training
- Five Character
- Five character references required
- Newspaper Notice
- Newspaper notice before issuance
- License
- Three-year license term
Summary
Delaware issues concealed deadly weapon licenses through the Prothonotary under 11 Del.C. 1441, requiring background checks, character references, and a published notice of intent before issuance.
A person of full age and good moral character desiring to be licensed to carry a concealed deadly weapon for personal protection or the protection of the person's property may be licensed to do so when the following conditions have been strictly complied with:
Full Breakdown
Concealed carry in Delaware is governed by 11 Del.C. 1441. Applicants must be at least 21, submit fingerprints, complete an approved firearms training course, and provide five character references from their county of residence. A notice of application must be published in a local newspaper before the Superior Court reviews issuance. Licenses are valid for three years and renewable. Permitless concealed carry is not authorized; carrying a concealed deadly weapon without a license violates 11 Del.C. 1442.
Violations & Penalties
Carrying concealed without a valid license is a Class G felony under 11 Del.C. 1442, punishable by up to two years imprisonment and forfeiture of the firearm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Delaware honor out-of-state concealed carry permits?
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