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Exemption for Permit Holders from Background Checks
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:01 AM
In one sentence
This bill removes the requirement for people who already have a valid Delaware concealed carry permit to get another background check.
What it does
- Creates an exemption from initial background checks for specific individuals.
- Applies this rule only to those holding a valid Delaware Concealed Deadly Weapon Permit under state law section 11 Del. C. 1141.
Who it affects
- People who hold a valid Delaware Concealed Deadly Weapon Permit.
Limits and unknowns
- The official text does not state when this law will officially take effect.
- The bill only changes rules for people with existing permits and does not address how new permits are issued or what happens if a permit is expired.
Official record
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Official summary
This amendment exempts those persons with Delaware Concealed Carry Permits from obtaining an initial background check.