Suppressor law
Prohibited
Possession is a state-law crime here regardless of the federal change. No NFA-registration exemption exists in this state's law.
| Statute | 11 Del. C. 1444(a)(3), (b)(1), (c) |
| Notes | 1444(a)(3) classifies a firearm silencer as a 'destructive weapon'; unlawful possession is a class E felony. (Prior note 'DE verified (1444(a)(3))' confirmed.) |
| Hunting | Prohibited - silencer possession itself is a class E felony; no lawful hunting use. |
Federal context: suppressor tax $0 since Jan 1, 2026 (OBBBA); ATF stopped enforcing NFA approval/registration Oct 9, 2026. State law is unchanged and independently controls.
Carry law
A Delaware permit is honored by 32 other states.
| Permit type | May Issue |
| Constitutional carry | No |
| Duty to inform | No proactive duty |
| Open carry | Allowed |
| Minimum age | 21 |
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