DELAWARE PERMIT TO PURCHASE A HANDGUN GOES INTO EFFECT NOV 16, 2025

The following is from the Delaware State Police Website:

The Delaware State Police Permit to Purchase Section is responsible for the investigation of applications for, and the issuance of, handgun qualified purchaser permits.  To purchase a handgun in Delaware, the purchaser must be a Delaware resident and have a valid handgun qualified purchaser permit.  To obtain a handgun qualified purchaser permit, applicants must:

(1) complete a firearms safety course by an approved instructor,

(2) obtain fingerprints by appointment with IdentoGO,

(3) pass a background check. 

A person who holds a valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon (CCDW) issued by the Superior Court of Delaware under 11 Del. C. § 1441 is not required to apply for a handgun qualified purchaser permit before purchasing a handgun.

More information, including FAQ's are available at the DSP link above.