NEW CASTLE, DE — Delaware now has three new gun safety laws after Gov. Matt Meyer signed the measures on Thursday at Delaware State Police Troop 2. The event brought together state officials, advocates and police officers for the signing, which focused on gun violence prevention.
The bills were approved and signed into law as a set, adding to the state’s firearm rules in ways that officials said were meant to improve public safety. The gathering at the state police facility gave the action a formal backdrop, with law enforcement present as the governor put his name on the legislation.
A signing ceremony centered on gun violence prevention
The law signing took place on Sept. 3 at Troop 2, where supporters of the measures stood alongside police officers and state leaders. The location and the mix of attendees underscored that the package was presented as a safety issue rather than a symbolic political moment.
Meyer’s appearance at the state police post marked the final step in turning the three bills into law. The state did not use the ceremony to spell out each provision in detail, but the event itself made clear that gun violence prevention was the common thread linking the measures…