Delaware Concealed Carry: Laws and Reciprocity

Delaware requires residency to obtain a concealed carry license. In theory, Delaware will issue temporary concealed permits to non-residents. However, there are limitations to temporary permits. Temporary permits are valid for 30 days from issuance, are dependent upon employment within the state, and no more than 3 temporary licenses may be issued to an individual.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 11-1441

Delaware code does not place limits on the time it will take to process a concealed carry permit. However, according to the Delaware courts website (see excerpt below) the Attorney General may file a response within 30 days of referral.

“Attorney General may investigate whether the approval of the application will constitute a risk to the public peace and safety. The Attorney General may file a response with the Court within 30 days of the referral.“

Furthermore, other steps in the application process my hinder the approval of any submitted CCDW application.

1. Publish application at least 10 days prior to filing
2. Fingerprints must be taken within 45 days of filing
3. Enrollment in firearms training within 90 days of CCDW approval if not yet completed

Despite this, my research seems to indicate that the actual time frame for approval appears to be between 3-6 months, depending on county of application.

Relevant Code(s):

Delaware Courts Superior Court Rules Section 6

A fee of $65 shall be made to the Prothonotary at the time the application is filed. Subsequent renewals are also $65.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 11-1441

Delaware requires a training component for the issuance of a CCDW. A full list of training course requirements can be found in the relevant code. However, it is worth noting that any course that can be completed online only is not accepted. Delaware requires a minimum of 100 rounds of live fire exercises conducted on a firing range to be accepted.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 11-1441

Places of worship are not expressly listed as places where concealed carry is prohibited. However, the code does expressly forbid the carrying of concealed firearms on property deemed as “Safe School and Recreation Zone.”

Review the following code for a full explanation. But, the following excerpts are the most applicable to conceal carry on church property.

“[…]leased or rented by any public or private school including, but not limited to, any kindergarten, elementary, secondary or vocational-technical school or any college or university[…]“

“[…]or by any private organization, which is utilized as a recreation center, athletic field or sports stadium.“

The law therefore could be interpreted that any “Sunday School” activities could be utilized to classify the property as a “Safe School and Recreation Zone.”

It is highly advisable that you obey any posted signage, and if there is any doubt, confirm your ability to carry concealed with the property owner.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 11-1457

Financial institutions are not expressly listed under Delaware state code as places where concealed carry is prohibited. It also does not appear to be subject to the potential restrictions of the “Safe School and Recreation Zone” code. However, it is recommended that you obey any posted signage.

Relevant Code(s):

 Section 11-1457

There is nothing in Delaware code that prevents licensed individuals from carrying a concealed weapon in a hospital or medical facility. If the hospital is used in whole, or in part, for educational purposes it may fall under the “Safe School and Recreation Zone” restrictions. Furthermore, no distinction is made about whether internships would designate hospitals as a “Safe School or Recreation Zone.”

It is recommended that you review the following code to see if it applies. Contact the medical facility in question for clarification. As always, it is recommended to follow any posted signage.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 11-1457