Recently, I’ve been driving around a lot more and I'm not quite sure about the vehicle carry rules, especially concerning rifles. I’ve looked into it a bit but I still find it confusing how concealment, magazines, and chamber status are managed in this state.
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Delaware’s transport rules can seem a bit tricky at first but they’re really not that complicated once you break them down. The part that trips most people up is Delaware’s definition of “loaded,” since even if the chamber is empty, it still counts as loaded if the mag is in place. Once I got my head around that, everything else felt pretty simple. I’d rather take an extra 5 seconds to separate everything than have a roadside talk about the details. For me, it’s less about decoding every single line of the law and more about sticking to a routine that keeps things clean, safe and easy to explain if anyone ever asks.
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In Delaware, firearms must be transported unloaded and stored in a secure container, such as a locked case. Additionally, ammunition should be kept separate from the firearm during transport, and there are specific locations where firearms are prohibited, even if unloaded.
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There’s generally no need for a special hidden-carry permit to transport rifles or shotguns in your car as long as you’re legally allowed to possess them. I like to keep mine in a soft or lockable case in the back seat or cargo area.
Good point, yes you can legally have in the vehicle. Unloaded and with ammo separate. Legalities of possession and firearm purchasing are different.
