Handgun permit law now in effect

Delaware’s permit-to-purchase law to buy a handgun remains in effect following a court denial to temporarily stop it.

A federal judge denied a motion for preliminary injunction, part of a lawsuit recently filed in opposition of the handgun permit law that went into effect Nov. 16.

Attorney General Kathy Jennings sent a statement in support of the decision made in Delaware District court.

“This is not just a win for the state; it’s a win for everyone who has been impacted by gun homicide, gun suicide or gun trafficking,” Jennings wrote. “It’s too soon to declare mission accomplished, but this is a good night for common-sense gun safety policy.” 

Information about obtaining a permit to purchase a handgun in Delaware pursuant to the statute may be found at https://dsp.delaware.gov/permit-to-purchase/.