Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Delaware?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Delaware honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: not honored · NJ permit: not honored · Visitors need a permit Delaware honors.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Not honored
New York is not on the Delaware AG's recognized list. official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Not honored
Delaware does not honor the New Jersey resident permit (New Jersey is not on Delaware's list). Conditions: Delaware's list of honored states (Attorney General), last updated by Delaware Jan 2025. Follow Delaware law while there. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
No
No permitless concealed carry; a Delaware CCDW license or a license from a recognized state is required (11 Del. C. §1441). official source
Resident Permits Delaware Honors (21)
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia
Conditions: Delaware's list of honored states (Attorney General), last updated by Delaware Jan 2025. Follow Delaware law while there.
Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
A resident permit means a permit issued by the state you live in.
Non-Resident Permits in Delaware
Yes, some. Delaware honors non-resident permits from: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia.
Tap a permit to see why and the official source. Shown for a visitor who lives in New York; for another home state, use the coverage checker.
New York (NYPD) non-resident license (held by someone who lives outside New York)Not honored
New York is not on the Delaware AG's recognized list. official source
Florida non-resident permitHonored
Florida is on the Delaware AG's recognized list, and the AG states Delaware recognizes both resident and non-resident licenses of listed states. official source
Utah non-resident permitHonored
Utah is on the Delaware AG's recognized list, and the AG states Delaware recognizes both resident and non-resident licenses of listed states. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitNot honored
Not on the Delaware Attorney General's recognized-state list. official source
Arizona non-resident permitHonored
Arizona is on the Delaware AG's recognized list, and the AG states Delaware recognizes both resident and non-resident licenses of listed states. official source
Texas non-resident permitHonored
Texas is on the Delaware AG's recognized list, and the AG states Delaware recognizes both resident and non-resident licenses of listed states. official source
Virginia non-resident permitNot honored
Not on the Delaware Attorney General's recognized-state list. official source
Maryland non-resident permitNot honored
Not on the Delaware Attorney General's recognized-state list. official source
Connecticut non-resident permitNot honored
Not on the Delaware Attorney General's recognized-state list. official source
Washington DC non-resident permitNot honored
Not on the Delaware Attorney General's recognized-state list. official source
New Jersey non-resident permitNot honored
Not on the Delaware Attorney General's recognized-state list. official source
Also honored here: non-resident permits from Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia.
Know Before You Go
Delaware law and prohibited-person rules apply (list on AG page); magazine limits: see the official source.
Can a visitor get a Delaware permit? No. Delaware issues permits only to its own residents.
Check Your Own Permits
Pick where you live and every permit you hold. See how many states you can carry in, and which permit would add the most.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Delaware with a New York license?
No. New York is not on the Delaware AG's recognized list.
Can I carry in Delaware with a New Jersey permit?
No. Delaware does not honor the New Jersey resident permit (New Jersey is not on Delaware's list). Conditions: Delaware's list of honored states (Attorney General), last updated by Delaware Jan 2025. Follow Delaware law while there.
Does Delaware honor non-resident permits?
Yes, some. Delaware honors non-resident permits from: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia.
Can visitors carry in Delaware without a permit?
No. Visitors need a permit Delaware honors. No permitless concealed carry; a Delaware CCDW license or a license from a recognized state is required (11 Del. C. §1441).
Can a non-resident get a Delaware carry permit?
No. Delaware issues permits only to its own residents.
Official Sources
Every answer on this page comes from the 2A613 reciprocity map, built from these official state pages and checked again every night.
Checked against official sources November 6, 2026. Laws change: always verify before you travel. A state where you can carry still has its own rules: places where carry is banned (schools, government buildings, airports, bars and more), magazine and ammunition limits, and duty-to-inform rules. Federal property is off limits. Inside New York City you need an NYPD license (a NY license from another county is not enough), and Washington DC honors no other state's permits. This is general information, not legal advice.
Disclaimer: All information on this page was gathered from official state websites and other public sources and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice. Gun laws and reciprocity agreements change often and without notice, and 2a613.com cannot guarantee that this information is complete, accurate or current. 2a613.com, its owners and contributors are not responsible or liable for any mistakes, omissions or outdated information, or for any action taken based on this page. Before you carry in or travel through any state, confirm the current law directly with that state's Attorney General or State Police, and consult a licensed attorney when in doubt. You alone are responsible for knowing and following the laws wherever you are. Legal Disclaimer
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