Delaware Firearms Institute provides professional firearms safety training for responsible gun owners in Delaware. Andrew Soto, a former City of Miami Police Officer and current professor of Criminal Justice, leads instruction. Courses focus on safe firearm handling, responsible ownership, and practical firearm safety for new gun owners.
Under Delaware law, individuals who wish to purchase a handgun must first complete a firearms safety training course before applying for a handgun purchaser permit.
Delaware Firearms Institute offers professional firearms safety training designed to teach safe handling, responsible ownership, and the fundamentals every new gun owner should understand before beginning the handgun purchase process.
How to Buy a Handgun in Delaware:
Step 1 — Complete a Firearms Safety Course
Before applying for a handgun permit, Delaware requires applicants to complete an approved firearms safety training course.
Delaware Firearms Institute provides training focused on safe handling, responsible ownership, and practical instruction.
Step 2 — Apply for the Handgun Qualified Purchaser Permit
Applicants must submit fingerprints and an application through the Delaware State Police.
Step 3 — Background Check and Approval
Step 4 — Purchase Your Firearm
