Are Bump Stocks Legal in Delaware?

BANNED: Delaware bans bump stocks at the state level.

Before you bring a bump stock into Delaware, read this. State law here goes further than federal law, and the difference matters.

What the law says

Delaware’s ban is codified at 11 Del. C. § 1444 (HB 300).

  • Controlling law: 11 Del. C. § 1444 (HB 300)
  • Enacted: 2018
  • Penalty: Felony

Delaware’s HB 300 banned bump stocks and trigger cranks statewide in 2018.

The federal picture

In Garland v. Cargill (decided June 2024), the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the ATF rule that had reclassified bump stocks as machine guns. Since that ruling, bump stocks are legal under federal law. That does not help you in Delaware: the state’s own ban operates independently of federal law and remains fully enforceable.

Frequently asked questions

Is it illegal to have a bump stock in Delaware?

Yes — state law bans bump-fire stocks in Delaware, and the ban has been in force since 2018. This applies regardless of the device’s federal status.

What happens if I’m caught with one in Delaware?

The statute provides for penalties including: felony. Either way, it is a criminal matter, not a fine-and-forget violation.

I bought mine legally in another state — does that matter in Delaware?

Where you bought it doesn’t change Delaware law. Possession inside the state is what the statute reaches. If you move to Delaware, consult an attorney about lawful disposition before you arrive.

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Where that leaves you

Because of the state ban described above, bump-fire stocks cannot be sold or shipped to Delaware, and this page exists for information only.

State device laws have shifted repeatedly since 2017, in both directions. If the law in Delaware changes, our newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about it — the signup form is available on our main site.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change — verify current federal, state, and local law before purchasing. Last reviewed July 2026.