Delaware
UPDATE ADVISORY: Permit to Purchase – Instructor Guidance Clarification – Delaware State Police – State of Delaware
Date Posted: Monday, November 17th, 2025
This advisory updates and clarifies the Delaware State Police news release issued on October 6th, 2025, regarding the Permit to Purchase Firearms Instructor information.
What’s new/clarified for instructors
- Instructor pre-approval is optional. If you choose not to seek pre-approval, course compliance will be confirmed during the applicant’s permit review.
- Instructor Portal is live: Permit to Purchase Instructor Portal
- Pre-approved instructors who meet statutory requirements will appear on the public list of approved providers.
- Helpline hours:
- Training course requirements are defined in Delaware Code Online
Call to action for instructors: Review the Training Course Guidelines and, if desired, submit the optional pre-approval via the Instructor Portal.
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