Rhode Island Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Rhode Island require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Rhode Island require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Rhode Island require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Rhode Island issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Rhode Island issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Rhode Island have preemption over subdivisions?
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  A:

  The state of Rhode Island has preemption over all firearm laws and regulations.

• +Q: Does Rhode Island have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Rhode Island support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Rhode Island have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Rhode Island uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Rhode Island have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Rhode Island have?

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