DSHS working on plans for high-capacity magazine buyback in Del.

DELAWARE – Plans are underway for high-capacity magazine buyback in the First State.

In June of this year, Governor Carney signed into law the Delaware Large-Capacity Magazine Prohibition Act of 2022, making it illegal to possess high-capacity magazines in the state. The law also authorizes the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) to conduct a limited buyback program, allowing Delaware residents to receive fair market compensation for any large magazine with more than 17 rounds of ammunition relinquished to law enforcement.

The buyback program is for Delaware residents only and is intended for individuals only; it does not apply to wholesale, retail, manufacturers, and distributor business entities. Anonymous relinquishments will be allowed, however, no compensation will be provided.

Draft regulations have been submitted to the Delaware Register of Regulations for publication and will be available for public comment from September 1st through October 3rd.

DSHS is tentatively planning to host buyback events in mid-November in each county. More information will be released once plans are finalized. Residents are urged to secure their magazines in a safe place until program dates are announced.