This amendment serves to clarify that federally licensees who are also licensed by the State of Delaware may participate in and conduct business at commercially sponsored gun shows and gun shows conducted by volunteer fire companies, veterans’ organizations and other non-profit fraternal organizations.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill was stricken, meaning it did not become law; the explanation reflects what the text proposed before removal.

Clarification on Gun Show Participation for Licensed Dealers

This amendment clarifies that federally licensed dealers who also hold a Delaware state license may conduct business at commercially sponsored gun shows and events hosted by volunteer fire companies, veterans' organizations, or other non-profit fraternal groups.

What This Bill Does

• Allows federally and state-licensed dealers to participate in and do business at commercially sponsored gun shows.
• Permits these licensees to conduct business at sportsmen's shows, outdoor shows, and similar events if they sponsor the event or pay a fee to the operator.
• Clarifies that licensed dealers may sell firearms at events run by volunteer fire companies.
• States that licensed dealers can conduct business at gun shows hosted by veterans' organizations.
• Includes other non-profit fraternal groups as allowed hosts for these sales.

Who It Names or Affects

• Firearm dealers who hold both federal and Delaware state licenses
• Operators of commercially sponsored gun shows, sportsmen's shows, or outdoor events where a fee is paid
• Volunteer fire companies that host firearm-related events
• Veterans' organizations and non-profit fraternal groups holding similar shows

Terms To Know

Licensee

A person or business with an official federal permit to sell firearms who is also licensed by the State of Delaware.

Fraternal organization

A non-profit group, such as a veterans' organization, that hosts events where licensees may conduct business.

Limits and Unknowns

• The amendment was stricken (removed) in the House on June 25, 2026.
• No effective date is listed because the bill did not pass into law in this form.
• The text does not specify rules for events where no fee is paid or sponsorship details beyond paying a fee.

Official Summary Text

This amendment serves to clarify that federally licensees who are also licensed by the State of Delaware may participate in and conduct business at commercially sponsored gun shows and gun shows conducted by volunteer fire companies, veterans’ organizations and other non-profit fraternal organizations.

Current Bill Text

Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Hilovsky

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 2

TO

SENATE SUBSTITUTE NO. 1

FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 300

AMEND Senate Substitute No. for Senate Bill No. 300 by inserting at the end of line 185 the following:

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Nothing contained herein prohibits the licensee from participating in and conducting business during a commercially sponsored gun show, sportsmens’ show, outdoor show and similar such events which are either sponsored by the licensee or for which the licensee pays a fee to the operator for the privilege of participating and conducting business at that location. Likewise, nothing contained herein prohibits the licensee from participating in and conducting business during gun shows or similar events conducted by Delaware volunteer fire companies, veterans’ organizations and other non-profit fraternal organizations.

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SYNOPSIS

This amendment serves to clarify that federally licensees who are also licensed by the State of Delaware may participate in and conduct business at commercially sponsored gun shows and gun shows conducted by volunteer fire companies, veterans’ organizations and other non-profit fraternal organizations.