Delaware Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

What constitutes a 'prohibited person' under Delaware law?

1. Anyone under 18

2. Felons and those convicted of violent crimes

3. Non-residents of Delaware

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: Felons and those convicted of violent crimes

Under Delaware law, a 'prohibited person' is defined primarily as someone who has been convicted of certain criminal offenses, including felonies and violent crimes. This classification is due to the understanding that individuals with such convictions may pose a risk to public safety if they are permitted to possess firearms. The emphasis on felons and individuals convicted of violent crimes arises from both state and federal regulations intended to reduce gun violence and keep firearms out of the hands of individuals who have demonstrated a propensity for crime or violence. Other aspects of what defines a 'prohibited person' can include those who have been found mentally incompetent or have restraining orders against them due to domestic violence, but the key focus in this question is the status of felony and violent crime convictions. While the other options present various groups, they do not encapsulate the comprehensive legal definition of a 'prohibited person' as aligned with Delaware gun laws. For example, being under 18 pertains to age restrictions but does not inherently relate to criminal behavior which merits disqualification from firearm possession. Non-residents of Delaware also do not fall under the specific category of prohibited persons unless they meet the criteria related to felony convictions or other disqualifying factors. Thus, the choice focusing on felons and