Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

UPDATE ADVISORY: Permit to Purchase – Instructor Guidance Clarification

Date Posted: Monday, November 17th, 2025

This advisory updates and clarifies the Delaware State Police news release issued on October 6^th, 2025, regarding the Permit to Purchase Firearms Instructor information.

What’s new/clarified for instructors

Instructor pre-approval is optional. If you choose not to seek pre-approval, course compliance will be confirmed during the applicant’s permit review.
Instructor Portal is live: Permit to Purchase Instructor Portal
Pre-approved instructors who meet statutory requirements will appear on the public list of approved providers.
Helpline hours:
- Mon – Sat 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.| Sun 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Contact: (302) 741-2800 | DSP_SBIP2PMail@delaware.gov
Training course requirements are defined in Delaware Code Online

Call to action for instructors: Review the Training Course Guidelines and, if desired, submit the optional pre-approval via the Instructor Portal.