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Referenced in: Dealer Licensing in Rhode Island (Section 11-47-38)
ATF. Federal Firearms Laws Reference Guide
Referenced in: Private Sales and Background Check Requirements
ATF. Form 4473: Firearms Transaction Record
Referenced in: How to Buy a Rifle or Shotgun in Rhode Island
ATF. Identification of Firearms Within the Purview of the NFA
Referenced in: Sawed-Off Rifles and Shotguns
ATF. Identify Prohibited Persons
Referenced in: Petitioning to Restore Firearms Rights After DV Misdemeanor
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. 921: Definitions (Lautenberg Amendment)
Referenced in: How to Restore Your Firearms Rights After Disqualification
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. 922: Unlawful Acts
Referenced in: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prohibitions (RIGL 11-47-6)
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. 922: Unlawful Acts
Referenced in: Straw Purchases and False Information (RIGL 11-47-23)
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. 922: Unlawful acts
Referenced in: How to Restore Your Firearms Rights After Disqualification
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. 922: Unlawful acts (federal firearms prohibitions)
Referenced in: Prohibited Persons: Who Cannot Own Firearms in Rhode Island
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9)
Referenced in: Petitioning to Restore Firearms Rights After DV Misdemeanor
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Referenced in: Domestic Violence and Firearms: Prohibition and Surrender
Referenced in: Domestic Violence and Firearms: Surrender Process Guide
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. 926A (Firearms Owners' Protection Act)
Referenced in: Traveling Between RI, MA, and CT with Firearms
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. 926A (Firearms Owners' Protection Act)
Referenced in: Non-Resident Guide to Rhode Island Firearms Laws
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. 926A, Interstate Transportation of Firearms
Referenced in: Non-Resident Carry and Interstate Transport
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. Section 922(q)
Referenced in: Firearms on School Grounds (Section 11-47-60)
Cornell Law Institute. 18 U.S.C. Section 924(c)
Referenced in: Mandatory Minimum Sentences and Sentencing Enhancements
Cornell Law School LII. 18 U.S.C. 922: Unlawful acts
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Referenced in: Bump Stocks, Binary Triggers, and Trigger Cranks
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Referenced in: Rhode Island Castle Doctrine: Your Rights in Your Home
Google Scholar. State v. Quarles, 504 A.2d 473 (R.I. 1986)
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law Guide: Castle Doctrine and Duty to Retreat
Google Scholar. State v. Walton (1992)
Referenced in: Rhode Island Castle Doctrine: Your Rights in Your Home
Referenced in: H7755 / S2726 (2026): Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act -- Mandatory Safety Training
Justia. RIGL 11-47-10, License or Permit Not Required to Carry to Target Range
Referenced in: Open Carry Laws in Rhode Island
Justia. RIGL 11-47-10, License or Permit Not Required to Carry to Target Range
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry: Transporting Firearms in Your Car
Justia. RIGL 11-47-11, License or Permit to Carry Concealed Pistol or Revolver
Referenced in: Concealed Carry in Rhode Island: The Dual-Track System
Justia. RIGL 11-47-11, License or Permit to Carry Concealed Pistol or Revolver
Referenced in: LCCW Through Local Police (RIGL 11-47-11)
Justia. RIGL 11-47-11, License or Permit to Carry Concealed Pistol or Revolver
Referenced in: Non-Resident Carry and Interstate Transport
Justia. RIGL 11-47-12, License or Permit Fee
Referenced in: LCCW Through Local Police (RIGL 11-47-11)
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Referenced in: LCCW Through Local Police (RIGL 11-47-11)
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Referenced in: Concealed Carry in Rhode Island: The Dual-Track System
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Referenced in: LCCW Through the Attorney General (RIGL 11-47-18)
Justia. RIGL 11-47-18, License or Permit Issued by Attorney General
Referenced in: Open Carry Laws in Rhode Island
Justia. RIGL 11-47-52, Carrying of Weapon While Under the Influence
Referenced in: Prohibited Places: Where You Cannot Carry
Justia. RIGL 11-47-52, Carrying of Weapon While Under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs
Referenced in: Carrying While Intoxicated (RIGL 11-47-52)
Justia. RIGL 11-47-53, Limitation of Prosecutions
Referenced in: Carrying While Intoxicated (RIGL 11-47-52)
Justia. RIGL 11-47-60, Possession of Firearms on School Grounds
Referenced in: Prohibited Places: Where You Cannot Carry
Justia. RIGL 11-47-8, License or Permit Required for Carrying Pistol
Referenced in: Open Carry Laws in Rhode Island
Justia. RIGL 11-47-8, License or Permit Required for Carrying Pistol
Referenced in: Vehicle Carry: Transporting Firearms in Your Car
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LegiScan bill tracker for RI H7035 (2026)
Referenced in: H7035 / S2295 (2026): One Gun Per 30 Days Purchase Limit
LegiScan bill tracker for RI H7553 (2026)
Referenced in: 2026 Concealed Carry Reform Bills: Appeals, Framework, and Reciprocity
LegiScan bill tracker for RI H7636 (2026)
Referenced in: 2026 Suicide Prevention and Voluntary Restriction Bills
LegiScan bill tracker for RI H7650 (2026)
Referenced in: 2026 Stun Gun Legalization Bills: H7650, H8072, S2395, and H8070
LegiScan bill tracker for RI H7754 (2026)
Referenced in: H7754 (2026): Restricting Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permits
LegiScan bill tracker for RI H7755 (2026)
Referenced in: H7755 / S2726 (2026): Mandatory Firearm Safety Training (Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act)
LegiScan bill tracker for RI H8067 (2026)
Referenced in: 2026 Criminal Penalty Bills: Felon Possession, Under-18 Prohibition, and Minor Provisions
LegiScan bill tracker for RI H8071 (2026)
Referenced in: H8071 (2026): Ammunition Background Checks
LegiScan bill tracker for RI H8075 (2026)
Referenced in: H8075 (2026): $1 Million Firearm Liability Insurance Mandate
LegiScan bill tracker for RI S2155 (2026)
Referenced in: S2155 (2026): Permitless Concealed Carry (Constitutional Carry)
LegiScan bill tracker for RI S2285 (2026)
Referenced in: 2026 Pro-Gun Enforcement Bills: Stolen Firearms, Disarming Police, Campus Police, Gun-Free Zone Liability
LegiScan bill tracker for RI S2306 (2026)
Referenced in: S2306 (2026): Legalize Suppressors for Hunting
LegiScan bill tracker for RI S2314 (2026)
Referenced in: 2026 Bills Strengthening Existing Restrictions: LCM Penalties, ERPO Expansion, DV Provisions
LegiScan bill tracker for RI S2611 (2026)
Referenced in: H7557 / S2611 (2026): Firearm Industry Accountability Act
LegiScan. H7647: Juvenile Criminal Records for Firearm Background Checks
Referenced in: H7647 (2026): Juvenile Records for Firearm Background Checks
LegiScan. H8081: Expunged Records for Pistol Permits
Referenced in: H8081/S3108 (2026): Expunged Records for Pistol Permit Decisions
LegiScan. S2156: Carjacking Self-Defense Presumption
Referenced in: S2156 (2026): Carjacking Self-Defense Presumption
LegiScan. S3108: Expunged Records for Pistol Permits (Senate Companion)
Referenced in: H8081/S3108 (2026): Expunged Records for Pistol Permit Decisions
Maryland Daily Record. Judge upholds Rhode Island's open-carry gun permit law (Aug 2025)
Referenced in: Concealed Carry in Rhode Island: The Dual-Track System
Maryland Daily Record. Judge upholds Rhode Island's open-carry gun permit law (Aug 2025)
Referenced in: LCCW Through the Attorney General (RIGL 11-47-18)
Maryland Daily Record. Judge upholds Rhode Island's open-carry gun permit law (Aug 2025)
Referenced in: Open Carry Laws in Rhode Island
Maryland Daily Record. Judge upholds Rhode Island's open-carry gun permit law (Aug 2025)
Referenced in: Concealed Carry Guide: Navigating the Dual-Track System
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131
Referenced in: Traveling Between RI, MA, and CT with Firearms
Massachusetts Legislature. MGL Chapter 140, Section 131F: Non-resident temporary licenses
Referenced in: Traveling Between RI, MA, and CT with Firearms
National Conference of State Legislatures. Mental Health and Guns Policies
Referenced in: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prohibitions (RIGL 11-47-6)
National Conference of State Legislatures. Self-Defense and Stand Your Ground
Referenced in: Duty to Retreat: Self-Defense in Public Spaces
Project ChildSafe. Free Firearm Safety Resources
Referenced in: Safe Storage Requirements: The 2024 Expansion
Rhode Island Attorney General. 2022 Firearms Legislation Guidance (AG 2022-02)
Referenced in: Ammunition Purchase Requirements in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Attorney General. Office Website
Referenced in: Relief from Disqualifiers Program (RIGL 11-47-63)
Rhode Island Attorney General. Official website
Referenced in: How to Restore Your Firearms Rights After Disqualification
Rhode Island Attorney General. Pistol Permits
Referenced in: Firearms Qualification Requirements (195/300 Score)
Rhode Island DEM. Handgun Safety Certification (Blue Card)
Referenced in: Moving to Rhode Island: A New Resident's Firearms Guide
Rhode Island DEM. Handgun Safety Certification (Blue Card)
Referenced in: New Gun Owner's Guide to Rhode Island Law
Rhode Island DEM. Handgun Safety Certification (Blue Card)
Referenced in: Private Sales and Firearms Transfer Procedures
Rhode Island DEM. Hunter Education: Frequently Asked Questions
Referenced in: Moving to Rhode Island: A New Resident's Firearms Guide
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Referenced in: Safe Storage Requirements: The 2024 Expansion
Rhode Island General Assembly. 2024 Safe Storage Legislation Press Release
Referenced in: Trigger Lock Requirements for Dealers
Rhode Island General Assembly. H7647
Referenced in: H7647 (2026): Juvenile Records for Firearm Background Checks
Rhode Island General Assembly. S 0359A (Chapter 281 of the Public Laws of 2025)
Referenced in: Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban (Effective July 1, 2026)
Rhode Island General Assembly. S2156
Referenced in: S2156 (2026): Carjacking Self-Defense Presumption
Rhode Island General Assembly. Session Laws
Referenced in: Ammunition Purchase Requirements (2023 Law)
Rhode Island General Assembly. Session Laws
Referenced in: Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban (Effective July 1, 2026)
Rhode Island General Assembly. Session Laws
Referenced in: Bump Stocks, Binary Triggers, and Trigger Cranks
Rhode Island General Laws. Chapter 11-47.1: Large Capacity Feeding Device Act
Referenced in: Large Capacity Magazine Ban: The 10-Round Limit
Rhode Island General Laws. Chapter 11-47.1: Penalties
Referenced in: Large Capacity Magazine Ban: The 10-Round Limit
Rhode Island General Laws. Section 11-47-19: Machine Gun Manufacturer Licensing
Referenced in: Machine Guns and Destructive Devices
Rhode Island General Laws. Section 11-47-20: Silencer Prohibition
Referenced in: Machine Guns and Destructive Devices
Rhode Island General Laws. Section 11-47-21: Explosives and Noxious Substances
Referenced in: Machine Guns and Destructive Devices
Rhode Island General Laws. Section 11-47-8: Other Weapons Prohibited
Referenced in: Ghost Guns, Undetectable Firearms, and 3D-Printed Weapons
Rhode Island General Laws. Section 11-47-8: Other Weapons Prohibited
Referenced in: Bump Stocks, Binary Triggers, and Trigger Cranks
Rhode Island General Laws. Section 11-47-8: Penalties
Referenced in: Ghost Guns, Undetectable Firearms, and 3D-Printed Weapons
Rhode Island General Laws. Section 11-47-8: Penalties
Referenced in: Bump Stocks, Binary Triggers, and Trigger Cranks
Rhode Island General Laws. Section 11-47-8: Weapons Prohibited
Referenced in: Machine Guns and Destructive Devices
Rhode Island General Laws. Section 11-47-8.1: Semi-Automatic Modification Prohibition
Referenced in: Semi-Automatic Modification Prohibition (RIGL 11-47-8.1)
Rhode Island General Laws. Title 11, Chapter 47: Weapons
Referenced in: Sawed-Off Rifles and Shotguns
Rhode Island Judiciary. Superior Court Information
Referenced in: Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO)
Rhode Island Legislature. Bill Status Tracker
Referenced in: H8073 / S2710 (2026): Proposed Possession Restriction
Rhode Island Legislature. Bill Status Tracker
Referenced in: H8073 / S2710 (2026): Proposed Possession Restriction
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Referenced in: Non-Resident Guide to Rhode Island Firearms Laws
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-10: Transport to Target Range
Referenced in: Traveling Between RI, MA, and CT with Firearms
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Referenced in: Concealed Carry Guide: Navigating the Dual-Track System
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-12: Duration and renewal of LCCW
Referenced in: LCCW Renewal Process
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-15: Qualification with firearms
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-15: Qualification with firearms
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-18: Attorney General permits
Referenced in: Concealed Carry Guide: Navigating the Dual-Track System
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-18: License or permit issued by Attorney General
Referenced in: Non-Resident Guide to Rhode Island Firearms Laws
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-2: Definitions
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-2: Definitions (crime of violence)
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-20: Silencers
Referenced in: Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban: How the Feature Test Applies to Rifles, Pistols, and Shotguns
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Referenced in: Understanding Rhode Island Firearms Penalties
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-23: False Information in Purchase
Referenced in: Straw Purchases and False Information (RIGL 11-47-23)
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-24: Alteration of Marks of Identification
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-33: Possession of firearms by minors
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35: Sale of pistols and revolvers
Referenced in: Moving to Rhode Island: A New Resident's Firearms Guide
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35: Sale of Pistols and Revolvers
Referenced in: DEM Handgun Safety Course
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35: Sale of pistols and revolvers
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35: Sale of pistols and revolvers
Referenced in: New Gun Owner's Guide to Rhode Island Law
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35: Sale of pistols and revolvers
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35: Sale or Transfer of Pistols or Revolvers
Referenced in: How to Buy a Handgun in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35: Sale or Transfer of Pistols or Revolvers
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35.1: Exemption for LCCW holders (handguns)
Referenced in: Private Sales and Firearms Transfer Procedures
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35.1: LCCW Exemption from Waiting Period
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35.1: LCCW Exemption from Waiting Period
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35.2: Sale of rifles and shotguns
Referenced in: Private Sales and Firearms Transfer Procedures
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35.2: Sale of Rifles/Shotguns
Referenced in: How to Buy a Rifle or Shotgun in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35.2: Seven-Day Waiting Period
Referenced in: How to Buy a Handgun in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-35.2: Seven-Day Waiting Period
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-38: Dealer licensing requirements
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-39: Register of sales
Referenced in: Dealer Licensing in Rhode Island (Section 11-47-38)
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-41: Prohibition on Registration
Referenced in: How to Buy a Handgun in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-41: Prohibition on Registration
Referenced in: How to Buy a Rifle or Shotgun in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-42: Sale to prohibited persons
Referenced in: Private Sales and Firearms Transfer Procedures
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-5: Possession of firearms by certain persons prohibited
Referenced in: Domestic Violence and Firearms: Prohibition and Surrender
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-5: Possession of firearms by certain persons prohibited
Referenced in: Prohibited Persons: Who Cannot Own Firearms in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-5: Possession of firearms by certain persons prohibited
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-5: Possession of firearms by certain persons prohibited
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Referenced in: Who Cannot Possess Firearms in Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-5.3: Mandatory minimum sentence — firearms
Referenced in: Understanding Rhode Island Firearms Penalties
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-5.3: Surrender of firearms
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-5.3: Surrender of firearms upon prohibition
Referenced in: Domestic Violence and Firearms: Surrender Process Guide
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-5.4: Court-ordered surrender of firearms
Referenced in: Domestic Violence and Firearms: Prohibition and Surrender
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-5.4: Court-ordered surrender of firearms
Referenced in: Domestic Violence and Firearms: Surrender Process Guide
Referenced in: Petitioning to Restore Firearms Rights After DV Misdemeanor
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-51: Self-defense
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law Guide: Castle Doctrine and Duty to Retreat
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-51.1: Prevention of commission of felony
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law Guide: Castle Doctrine and Duty to Retreat
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-52: Carrying while intoxicated
Referenced in: Non-Resident Guide to Rhode Island Firearms Laws
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-52: Carrying while intoxicated
Referenced in: Prohibited Places: Where You Cannot Carry Firearms in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-58: Minimum Age for Firearms Purchase
Referenced in: How to Buy a Rifle or Shotgun in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-58: State preemption of firearms regulation
Referenced in: Prohibited Places: Where You Cannot Carry Firearms in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-6: Persons not permitted to possess firearms
Referenced in: How to Restore Your Firearms Rights After Disqualification
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-6: Sale to Mental Incompetents and Drug Addicts
Referenced in: Who Cannot Possess Firearms in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-6: Sale to Mental Incompetents and Drug Addicts
Referenced in: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prohibitions (RIGL 11-47-6)
Referenced in: Prohibited Persons: Who Cannot Own Firearms in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-60: Possession of firearms on school grounds
Referenced in: Understanding Rhode Island Firearms Penalties
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-60: Weapons other than firearms prohibited on school grounds
Referenced in: Non-Resident Guide to Rhode Island Firearms Laws
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-60: Weapons other than firearms prohibited on school grounds
Referenced in: Prohibited Places: Where You Cannot Carry Firearms in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-60.1: Safe storage of firearms
Referenced in: Understanding Rhode Island Firearms Penalties
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-60.1: Safe storage of firearms
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Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-60.1: Safe storage of firearms
Referenced in: 2024 Safe Storage Law Expansion
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-63: Relief from Disqualifiers
Referenced in: Relief from Disqualifiers Program (RIGL 11-47-63)
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-63: Relief from disqualifiers
Referenced in: How to Restore Your Firearms Rights After Disqualification
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-64: Ammunition Purchase Requirements
Referenced in: Ammunition Purchase Requirements (2023 Law)
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-64: Sale of ammunition
Referenced in: Ammunition Purchase Requirements in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-64: Sale of ammunition
Referenced in: 2022 Firearms Legislation Package
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47-8: License or permit required for carrying pistol
Referenced in: Understanding Rhode Island Firearms Penalties
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47.1-3: Large Capacity Feeding Device Ban
Referenced in: 2022 Firearms Legislation Package
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47.1-3: Large capacity feeding devices prohibited
Referenced in: Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban: How the Feature Test Applies to Rifles, Pistols, and Shotguns
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47.2-1: Definitions (Prohibited firearm)
Referenced in: Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban: How the Feature Test Applies to Rifles, Pistols, and Shotguns
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 11-47.2-2: Restrictions on manufacture, sale, and purchase
Referenced in: Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban: How the Feature Test Applies to Rifles, Pistols, and Shotguns
Referenced in: Self-Defense Law Guide: Castle Doctrine and Duty to Retreat
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 12-29-5: Domestic Violence Penalties
Referenced in: Who Cannot Possess Firearms in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 8-8.3-3: Petition for ERPO
Referenced in: Red Flag Laws: Understanding Rhode Island ERPOs
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 8-8.3-4: Temporary ex parte orders
Referenced in: Red Flag Laws: Understanding Rhode Island ERPOs
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 8-8.3-5: Hearing and full ERPO
Referenced in: Red Flag Laws: Understanding Rhode Island ERPOs
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 8-8.3-6: Surrender of firearms
Referenced in: Red Flag Laws: Understanding Rhode Island ERPOs
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL 8-8.3-7: Termination and renewal of orders
Referenced in: Red Flag Laws: Understanding Rhode Island ERPOs
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-47-3
Referenced in: Firearms Penalties Overview: Civil Infractions to Felonies
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-47-3
Referenced in: Mandatory Minimum Sentences and Sentencing Enhancements
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-47-60
Referenced in: Firearms on School Grounds (Section 11-47-60)
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-47-60.1
Referenced in: Firearms Penalties Overview: Civil Infractions to Felonies
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-47-60.1
Referenced in: Safe Storage Requirements: The 2024 Expansion
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-47-60.2
Referenced in: Firearms on School Grounds (Section 11-47-60)
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-47-60.3
Referenced in: Trigger Lock Requirements for Dealers
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-47-60.4
Referenced in: Trigger Lock Requirements for Dealers
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-47-8
Referenced in: Firearms Penalties Overview: Civil Infractions to Felonies
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-47-8
Referenced in: Mandatory Minimum Sentences and Sentencing Enhancements
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-8-8
Referenced in: Rhode Island Castle Doctrine: Your Rights in Your Home
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-8-8
Referenced in: Duty to Retreat: Self-Defense in Public Spaces
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Section 11-8-8
Referenced in: The Cohabitant Exception (State v. Quarles)
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Title 11, Chapter 47 Index
Referenced in: Mandatory Minimum Sentences and Sentencing Enhancements
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Title 11, Chapter 8 Index
Referenced in: Rhode Island Castle Doctrine: Your Rights in Your Home
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Title 8, Chapter 8.1: Domestic Violence Prevention Act
Referenced in: Prohibited Persons: Who Cannot Own Firearms in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Title 8, Chapter 8.1: Domestic Violence Prevention Act
Referenced in: Domestic Violence and Firearms: Surrender Process Guide
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Title 8, Chapter 8.3: Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Referenced in: Domestic Violence and Firearms: Surrender Process Guide
Rhode Island Legislature. RIGL Title 8, Chapter 8.3: Extreme Risk Protection Orders (Index)
Referenced in: Red Flag Laws: Understanding Rhode Island ERPOs
Rhode Island Legislature. Session Laws (P.L. 2024, ch. 107/108)
Referenced in: Safe Storage Requirements Guide
Rhode Island Legislature. Session Laws (P.L. 2024, ch. 107/108)
Referenced in: 2024 Safe Storage Law Expansion
Rhode Island Legislature. Session Laws (P.L. 2025, ch. 281 — assault weapons ban)
Referenced in: Understanding Rhode Island Firearms Penalties
Rhode Island Legislature. Session Laws (P.L. 2025, ch. 281)
Referenced in: AWB Compliance Guide: What You Need to Know Before July 2026
Rhode Island Legislature. Session Laws (P.L. 2025, ch. 281)
Referenced in: 2025 Assault Weapons Ban Signed Into Law
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Rhode Island Legislature. Title 11, Chapter 47.1: Large capacity feeding devices
Referenced in: Understanding Rhode Island Firearms Penalties
Rhode Island Legislature. Title 12, Chapter 1.3: Expungement of records
Referenced in: How to Restore Your Firearms Rights After Disqualification
Rhode Island Legislature. Title 8, Chapter 8.3: Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Referenced in: Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO)
Rhode Island State Police. Firearms Information
Referenced in: Large Capacity Magazine Ban: The 10-Round Limit
Rhode Island State Police. Firearms Information
Referenced in: Ghost Guns, Undetectable Firearms, and 3D-Printed Weapons
Rhode Island State Police. Firearms Information
Referenced in: Private Sales and Firearms Transfer Procedures
Rhode Island State Police. Firearms Storage Information and Awareness
Referenced in: New Gun Owner's Guide to Rhode Island Law
RI Attorney General. Firearm Safety Guidance
Referenced in: Concealed Carry in Rhode Island: The Dual-Track System
RI Attorney General. Firearm Safety Guidance
Referenced in: LCCW Through the Attorney General (RIGL 11-47-18)
RI General Assembly — 2026 Restriction Bills
S2314, S3038, H7133 (2026 Session)
Referenced in: 2026 Bills Strengthening Existing Restrictions: LCM Penalties, ERPO Expansion, DV Provisions
RI General Assembly — 2026 Session Bills
H7553, S2163, S2164, S2277, S2153 (2026 Session)
Referenced in: 2026 Concealed Carry Reform Bills: Appeals, Framework, and Reciprocity
RI General Assembly — 2026 Session Bills
S2285, H7753, S2292, H7128, S2053, S2283 (2026 Session)
Referenced in: 2026 Pro-Gun Enforcement Bills: Stolen Firearms, Disarming Police, Campus Police, Gun-Free Zone Liability
RI General Assembly — 2026 Session Bills
H8067, S2056, H8068, S3110, H7145, H7546, S2144, H7593, S2086 (2026 Session)
Referenced in: 2026 Criminal Penalty Bills: Felon Possession, Under-18 Prohibition, and Minor Provisions
RI General Assembly — H7035 / S2295 Bill Status
H7035 / S2295: An Act Relating to Criminal Offenses — Weapons (2026 Session)
Referenced in: H7035 / S2295 (2026): One Gun Per 30 Days Purchase Limit
RI General Assembly — H7557 / S2611 Bill Status
H7557 / S2611: RI Firearm Industry Accountability Act of 2026
Referenced in: H7557 / S2611 (2026): Firearm Industry Accountability Act
RI General Assembly — H7754 Bill Status
H7754: Criminal Offenses — Weapons (2026 Session)
Referenced in: H7754 (2026): Restricting Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permits
RI General Assembly — H7755 / S2726 Bill Status
H7755 / S2726: Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act (2026 Session)
Referenced in: H7755 / S2726 (2026): Mandatory Firearm Safety Training (Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act)
RI General Assembly — H8071 Bill Status
H8071: An Act Relating to Criminal Offenses — Weapons (2026 Session)
Referenced in: H8071 (2026): Ammunition Background Checks
RI General Assembly — H8075 Bill Status
H8075: An Act Relating to Insurance — Liability Insurance (2026 Session)
Referenced in: H8075 (2026): $1 Million Firearm Liability Insurance Mandate
RI General Assembly — S2155 Bill Status
S2155: An Act Relating to Criminal Offenses — Weapons (2026 Session)
Referenced in: S2155 (2026): Permitless Concealed Carry (Constitutional Carry)
RI General Assembly — S2306 Bill Status
S2306: An Act Relating to Criminal Offenses — Weapons (2026 Session)
Referenced in: S2306 (2026): Legalize Suppressors for Hunting
RI General Assembly — Stun Gun Bills
H7650, H8072, S2395, H8070 (2026 Session)
Referenced in: 2026 Stun Gun Legalization Bills: H7650, H8072, S2395, and H8070
RI General Assembly — Suicide Prevention Bills
H7636, S2971, H8069, S2958 (2026 Session)
Referenced in: 2026 Suicide Prevention and Voluntary Restriction Bills
RIFOL. Rhode Island Firearms Owners League
Referenced in: Concealed Carry in Rhode Island: The Dual-Track System
Referenced in: H7755 / S2726 (2026): Responsible Firearm Purchasing Act -- Mandatory Safety Training
SCOTUSblog. Ocean State Tactical LLC v. Rhode Island (cert. denied June 2, 2025)
Referenced in: Large Capacity Magazine Ban: The 10-Round Limit
SCOTUSblog. Wolford v. Lopez (argued Jan. 20, 2026, decision pending)
Referenced in: Prohibited Places: Where You Cannot Carry
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022)
Referenced in: Concealed Carry Guide: Navigating the Dual-Track System
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022)
Referenced in: 2022 Firearms Legislation Package
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022)
Referenced in: Supreme Court Denies Cert in Ocean State Tactical (LCM Challenge)
Supreme Court of the United States. NYSRPA v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022)
Referenced in: 2025 Assault Weapons Ban Signed Into Law
Supreme Court of the United States. Orders of the Court (2025-2026 Term)
Referenced in: Supreme Court Denies Cert in Ocean State Tactical (LCM Challenge)
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Referenced in: Supreme Court Denies Cert in Ocean State Tactical (LCM Challenge)