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Rhode Island General Laws
Title 11
Chapter 11-47
R.I. Gen. Laws tit. 11, ch. 47
Weapons
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11-47-1
Short title
11-47-2
Definitions
11-47-3
Carrying dangerous weapons or substances when committing crime of violence
11-47-3.1
Carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence
11-47-3.2
Using a firearm when committing a crime of violence
11-47-4
Being armed prima facie evidence of intention
11-47-5
Possession of firearms by certain persons prohibited
11-47-5.1
Larceny of a firearm
11-47-5.2
Possession of a stolen firearm
11-47-5.3
Surrender of firearms by persons convicted of domestic violence offenses
11-47-5.4
Surrender of firearms after domestic violence offenses
11-47-5.5
Motion to lift firearms prohibition for persons convicted of specified misdemeanor domestic violence offenses — Consecutive prohibitions — Return of surrendered firearms
11-47-6
Mental incompetents and drug addicts prohibited from possession of firearms
11-47-7
Possession of firearm by alien
11-47-8
License or permit required for carrying pistol — Other weapons prohibited
11-47-8.1
Modification of semi-automatic weapon
11-47-9
Persons exempt from restrictions
11-47-9.1
Additional exemptions
11-47-10
License or permit not required to carry to target range
11-47-11
License or permit to carry concealed pistol or revolver
11-47-12
License or permit fee
11-47-13
Revocation of license or permit
11-47-14
Licenses and permits to banks and carriers
11-47-15
Proof of ability required for license or permit
11-47-15.1
Qualifications required of law enforcement officers appointed after June 6, 1970
11-47-15.2
Definitions of law enforcement firing positions
11-47-15.3
Commission on law enforcement standards and training
11-47-16
Certification of qualification
11-47-16.1
Special commission on law enforcement weapons qualifications of retired officers
11-47-17
Qualifications required of law enforcement officers appointed after June 17, 1959
11-47-17.1
Mandatory or discretionary nature of § 11-47-15.1 requirements — Qualification reports to be filed
11-47-18
License or permit issued by attorney general on showing of need — Issuance to retired police officers
11-47-19
Machine gun manufacturers’ licenses or permits
11-47-20
Sale or possession of silencers
11-47-20.1
Armor-piercing bullets
11-47-20.2
Possession during commission of a felony
11-47-20.3
Injury or death of law enforcement officer
11-47-20.4
Body armor
11-47-21
Restrictions on possession or carrying of explosives or noxious substances
11-47-22
Forfeiture and destruction of unlawful firearms
11-47-23
False information in securing firearm or license — Straw purchases
11-47-24
Alteration of marks of identification on firearms
11-47-25
Antique firearms and collections
11-47-26
Penalties for violations
11-47-27
Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-1 — 11-47-34
11-47-28
Arrest and detention for possession of firearms
11-47-29
Certification of conviction of alien
11-47-30
Transfer or delivery of firearms to minors
11-47-31
Sale, transfer or delivery of ammunition to minors
11-47-32
Possession of ammunition by minor
11-47-33
Possession of firearms by minors
11-47-34
Repealed
Repealed
11-47-35
Sale of concealable weapons — Safety courses and tests — Issuance of permits to certain government officers
11-47-35.1
Persons exempt from § 11-47-35
11-47-35.2
Sale of rifles/shotguns
11-47-35.3
Annual report on application process administration
11-47-36
Purchase of concealable firearms from out of state dealers
11-47-37
Sale to minors and others forbidden
11-47-37.1
Persons exempt from age restrictions
11-47-38
Dealers to be licensed
11-47-39
Issuance and conditions of dealer’s license
11-47-40
Register of sales of firearms — Display of firearms
11-47-41
Government firearm registration prohibited
11-47-42
Weapons other than firearms prohibited
11-47-43
Collectors and police officers exempt from § 11-47-42
11-47-44
Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-42 and 11-47-43
11-47-45
Arrest and detention for possession of weapon prohibited by § 11-47-42
11-47-46
Sections 11-47-42 — 11-47-45 inapplicable to firearms
11-47-47
Display of weapons
11-47-48
Report of gunshot wounds
11-47-48.1
Report of lost or stolen weapons
11-47-49
Firing across highways prohibited
11-47-49.1
Firing in Blackstone Valley Flood Plain prohibited
11-47-50
Firing without landowner’s permission — Firing in compact area
11-47-51
Loaded rifles and shotguns in vehicles and roadways
11-47-51.1
Discharge of firearm or incendiary or explosive substance or device from motor vehicle
11-47-52
Carrying of weapon while under the influence of liquor or drugs
11-47-53
Limitation of prosecutions under §§ 11-47-49 — 11-47-52 — Fines
11-47-54
Licensing of shooting galleries
11-47-55
Enforcement of chapter
11-47-56
Constitutionality
11-47-57
“Mace” or similar substances
11-47-58
Firearms — State preemption
11-47-59
Possession of knife during commission of crime
11-47-60
Possession of firearms on school grounds
11-47-60.1
Safe storage — Unsafe storage of a firearm
11-47-60.2
Possession of weapons on school grounds — Notification
11-47-60.3
Trigger lock required
11-47-60.4
Secure storage information and awareness
11-47-61
Drive-by shootings
11-47-62
Rifle ranges — Immunity from prosecution — Criminal or civil
11-47-63
Relief from disqualifiers program
11-47-64
Sale of ammunition