Do I need a permit to carry in Delaware?

Yes. Delaware requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.

Does Delaware honor out-of-state permits?

No. Delaware does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal.

Where can I check Delaware's official rules?

Check Delaware Department of Justice. The controlling law is 11 Del. C. § 1441; recognition per the Attorney General's annual list.

Carry laws · 2026

Delaware concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Permit with added requirements
Minimum age: 21
Non-resident permit valid here?: No
Statute: 11 Del. C. § 1441; recognition per the Attorney General's annual list

Carrying in Delaware

Delaware does issue carry permits to adults 21 and older, but the process asks more of you.

Expect in-person training and review by a state or local agency.

Applicants must publish notice of intent in a local newspaper and be recommended by five residents. In-person training and range qualification required.

Source: 11 Del. C. § 1441; recognition per the Attorney General's annual list. Delaware Department of Justice. Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in Delaware?

A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.

No. Delaware does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on it there is illegal, even if Delaware honors some other permits.

Getting Delaware's own permit

Delaware requires in-person training and processing by a state or local agency. Online-only training does not satisfy Delaware's rules.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to carry in Delaware?: Yes. Delaware requires a carry permit. The minimum age is 21.
Does Delaware honor out-of-state permits?: No. Delaware does not honor a non-resident permit. Carrying on one there is illegal.
Where can I check Delaware's official rules?: Check Delaware Department of Justice. The controlling law is 11 Del. C. § 1441; recognition per the Attorney General's annual list.

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Sources and verification

DE: 11 Del. C. § 1441; recognition per the Attorney General's annual list. Delaware Department of Justice.

Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.