The First State is NFA-friendly! Delaware allows all federally-legal NFA items with no additional state restrictions.
Delaware NFA Laws
Delaware allows all federally-legal NFA items:
- ✓ Suppressors (silencers) - Legal
- ✓ Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) - Legal
- ✓ Short Barreled Shotguns (SBSs) - Legal
- ✓ AOWs - Legal
- ✓ Machine guns (pre-1986) - Legal
Where to Get Fingerprinted in Delaware
Wilmington/New Castle County
- New Castle County Police
- Wilmington Police Department
- Delaware State Police - Troop 2
- UPS Stores - Multiple locations
Dover/Kent County
- Delaware State Police - Troop 3
- Dover Police Department
Sussex County (Beach Areas)
- Delaware State Police - Troop 4, 5, 7
- Local Police Departments
DIY at Home
Self-fingerprinting works great in Delaware's small geography.
Converting to EFT Format
- Get fingerprinted on FD-258 card
- Photograph or scan your card
- Upload to SlapEFT
- Get your .eft file in minutes
DE Advantage for NJ/PA Residents
Delaware has no sales tax and is NFA-friendly. Some NJ residents who can establish DE residency have used this for NFA purchases (consult attorney on legality for your situation).
