With dozens of law enforcement officers from throughout the state gathered at New Castle County’s Police Public Safety building, Gov. Jack Markell signed into law four gun-safety bills that will help get illegal guns off the streets and make Delawareans safer.
The new laws:
• make illegal possession of a weapon in a public place while intoxicated;
• authorizes state agencies to report disqualifying mental health information to the federal background check database;
• provide a responsible procedure for law enforcement to dispose of unclaimed seized firearms; and
• establish a community gun buy-back program.
“In February of this year, when we stood with law enforcement to introduce our common-sense gun safety measures, many doubted that we could get so many of them done. But Delawareans spoke out in support, and - thanks to the leadership of many in the General Assembly - we have taken a great stride forward in the aim of reducing gun violence,” said Markell. “The bills I am signing will help make our communities safer.”
The four bills signed by Markell include:
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