An appeal is expected after U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika denies motion to halt Delaware's 'permit to purchase' gun ...

Legislation requiring people in Delaware to obtain a permit before buying a handgun took effect Sunday, Nov. 16.

Members of the gun rights lobby had argued that the state’s infrastructure was faulty, and could result in a de facto ban for would-be buyers.

Delaware residents concerned with the state's "permit to purchase" law filed a temporary restraining order in federal court seeking to halt the new gun legislation 13 days before its implementation.