# 28 Del. C. § 802: § Â 802. Lawful acts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T28_C8_S802

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 Del. C. § 802
- **Heading:** § Â 802. Lawful acts
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 28 / Chapter 8 / Section 802

## Text

It shall be lawful for a person residing in this State, including a corporation or other business entity maintaining a place of business in this State, to purchase or otherwise obtain a rifle or shotgun in a state contiguous to this State and to receive or transport such rifle or shotgun into this State, subject, however, to such other laws of the State or its political subdivision as may be applicable and subject to § 102 of the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. § 922.

## Nearby sections

- [28 Del. C. § 801 § Â
        801. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T28_C8_S801.md)
- [28 Del. C. § 802 § Â
        802. Lawful acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T28_C8_S802.md)
- [28 Del. C. § 803 § Â
        803. Not applicable to federal licensees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T28_C8_S803.md)

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