- The minimum age of for gun ownership in Delaware is 18 years for handguns. (There is no minimum age for long guns).

- With a past history or likelihood of family violence, Delaware's law states that firearm possession should be denied.

- The law does not require a record of the possession and transfer of each privately owned firearm in an official register.

- Licensed firearm dealers are required to keep a record of each firearm and ammunition purchase, sale, or transfer.

- Private sale and transfer of guns is permitted. Buyers of private gun sales must pass an official background check before purchasing the gun.

- A unique identifying mark on each firearm is required.

- Carrying a firearm in plain view is allowed without a permit.

- Carrying a concealed firearm in public is allowed but needs a valid permit.

- Gun free zones include detention facilities, schools, and vehicles.

Delaware Gun Laws