Overview for Rhode Island
Rhode Island is one of the tougher states when it comes to firearm regulation. Though it’s nowhere near as strict as New York or California.
Rhode Island has a 7 day waiting period on firearms. If a firearm is stolen it must be reported to police within 24 hours of the owner’s discovery that it’s missing.
It is illegal to possess a sawn off rifle or shotgun.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | Yes |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
The Concealed Carry Permit
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
- Price: $40
- Valid for 4 years
- Regarding Non-residents of Rhode Island: Given to people that have a business or residence in Rhode Island
- Non-resident permits are valid for N/A
- An owner's license is Not Needed
- Permit to Purchase: Not Needed
- Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: Not Needed
Official Concealed Carry page for Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Rhode Island Magazine Capacity
10 rounds
10 rounds
large capacity feeding devices are prohibited as of 6/20/2022
Rhode Island Imitation Firearms
What is classified as an Imitation Firearm in Rhode Island?
The following is a list of imitation firearms in Rhode Island:
- air rifle
- air pistol
- blank gun
- BB gun
Does Rhode Island have a gun buy back program?
Rhode Island does not run, or fund any gun buyback programs.
Does Rhode Island have an inheritance gun law?
Rhode Island does not have an inheritance gun law.