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Subject/Law
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Long guns
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Handguns
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Relevant Statutes
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Notes
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| State Permit to Purchase? | No | No | ||
| Firearm registration? | No | No | ||
| "Assault weapon" law? | No | No | ||
| Owner license required? | No | No | ||
| Carry permits issued? | No | Yes | 11 Del.C. § 1441(j) | Permit needed to carry concealed |
| State Preemption of local restrictions? | Yes* | Yes* | Complete Preemption except any local ordinances that were in effect at the time that preemption was passed (July 4, 1985) are still in effect and are NOT preempted | |
| NFA weapons restricted? | Yes | Yes | Civilian ownership for research purposes only | |
| Peaceable Journey laws? | No | No | Federal rules observed. |
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