Governor Signs Gun Safety Measures Into Law

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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