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A full, unconditional pardon restores all of an individual's civil rights, including the right to own a firearm. However, please be advised that an individual's juvenile, out-of-state, and/or federal criminal record may still prohibit certain civil rights from being restored.

Any person prohibited solely as the result of a conviction for an offense which is not a felony is not prohibited from purchasing, owning, possessing or controlling a firearm or ammunition if five years have elapsed from the date of his or her conviction.

The following persons are prohibited from possessing deadly weapons or ammunition in Delaware: Any person previously convicted of any felony. Any person previously convicted of any misdemeanor involving physical injury to another or domestic violence, unless more than 5 years has elapsed from the date of the conviction.

Last updated January 5, 2023 . Delaware does not prohibit the open carrying of firearms in public.

Delaware is a may-issue state. Concealed carry is legal in Delaware with a Concealed Deadly Weapon License (CDWL) and licenses are available to residents at least 18 years old. Concealed carry permits are issued at the county level by the prothonotary office.

A Delaware Firearm Bill of Sale is a document proving the sale of a gun from a seller to a buyer in the state of Delaware. The form provides evidence of legal ownership and must be signed by both parties. Delaware has strict firearm laws. Thus, the laws for selling firearms must be followed to avoid legal trouble.