AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING DEADLY WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Jul 1, 2026
Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO 1 ABSENT
Session
153
Introduced
Jun 19, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman· primary
Summary
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This substitute bill allows target practicing with a BB gun, projectile weapon, or firearm by a 16 or 17 year old without direct supervision of a person age 21 or above provided the 16 or 17 year old has permission of a parent or guardian and the 16 or 17 year old has completed a hunter education course.
Additionally, a 16 or 17 year old is allowed to hunt without direct supervision if they are in possession of a valid Delaware hunting license.