Delaware Dives Into Disarmament

Published on March 14, 2024
Duration: 8:50

Delaware Senate Bill 2 introduces a comprehensive licensing regime for handgun purchases, requiring applicants to obtain a 'handgun qualified purchase permit'. This involves background checks, fingerprinting, and extensive state-certified training covering safe handling, live fire exercises (minimum 100 rounds), legal knowledge, conflict resolution, and suicide prevention. The bill mandates the collection of personal data including race, ethnicity, and national origin, and requires law enforcement to verify residency across multiple jurisdictions if applicable. Critics argue this creates an unnecessary barrier to an inalienable right and facilitates civilian disarmament.

Quick Summary

Delaware Senate Bill 2 mandates a 'handgun qualified purchase permit' for handgun buyers, requiring background checks, fingerprinting, and extensive state-certified training. This training covers safe handling, live fire (100+ rounds), legal knowledge, conflict resolution, and suicide prevention, with exemptions for CPL holders and law enforcement.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Delaware Gun Law Discussion
  2. 00:14Channel Context: Washington Gun Law TV
  3. 00:55Delaware Senate Bill 2 Overview
  4. 01:35What is Delaware Senate Bill 2?
  5. 02:01Handgun Permit to Purchase Explained
  6. 02:38Fingerprinting and Training Costs
  7. 03:02Exemptions for CPL Holders and Law Enforcement
  8. 04:04Detailed Training Curriculum Breakdown
  9. 05:24Required Applicant Information
  10. 06:04Application Process and Law Enforcement Checks
  11. 06:28Critique of SB2: Civilian Disarmament Concerns
  12. 06:55Comparison to Other Inalienable Rights
  13. 07:45Legislative Amendments and Constitutionality
  14. 08:06Call to Action and Further Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delaware Senate Bill 2?

Delaware Senate Bill 2 introduces a licensing regime for handgun purchases, requiring a 'handgun qualified purchase permit'. This involves background checks, fingerprinting, and extensive state-certified training covering safe handling, live fire, legal knowledge, and conflict resolution.

What are the training requirements for Delaware's handgun permit?

The training mandated by Delaware SB2 includes safe firearm handling, ammunition safety, shooting fundamentals, live fire exercises (minimum 100 rounds), federal and state firearm laws, use of deadly force, conflict resolution, and suicide prevention.

Who is exempt from Delaware's handgun purchase permit?

Holders of a valid Delaware concealed carry permit, qualified law enforcement officers, and qualified retired law enforcement officers are exempt from needing to obtain a handgun qualified purchase permit under Delaware SB2.

What personal information is collected for Delaware's handgun permit?

Applicants for a Delaware handgun purchase permit must provide their name, residence, employer, date of birth, sex, gender, physical description, race, ethnicity, national origin, and English language proficiency.

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