Trained teens may practice or hunt with weapons without direct adult supervision

The law allows some 16- and 17-year-olds to possess BB guns, projectile weapons, firearms, or firearm ammunition for target practice without direct adult supervision. This applies to 16- and 17-year-olds target practicing with the listed weapons or ammunition. A parent or guardian must permit the teen to possess the weapon or ammunition. The teen must complete an approved basic hunter education course.

The law allows some 16- and 17-year-olds to possess BB guns, projectile weapons, firearms, or firearm ammunition while hunting without direct adult supervision. This applies to 16- and 17-year-olds hunting as defined in Delaware law. A parent or guardian must permit the teen to possess the weapon or ammunition. The teen must complete an approved basic hunter education course and hold and carry a valid hunting license issued by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

The law states that it does not invalidate municipalities’ authority to regulate discharge of BB guns, projectile weapons, or firearms within their jurisdictions. This applies to municipalities regulating discharge of the listed weapons within their jurisdictions.