Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 11, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Del. Code (Title 11) § 1448: Possession and purchase of deadly weapons by persons prohibited; penalties

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines categories of persons prohibited from purchasing, owning, or possessing deadly weapons or firearm ammunition, including those with felony convictions, certain mental health findings, drug convictions, and juveniles under age 25 or persons under 21.

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