Open Carry Laws for Rhode Island

January 11, 2016

Open carrying is allowed only for those who possess valid concealed carry permits. Off limits places mentioned in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section should be avoided by those who open carry. For more information about carrying a firearm in a vehicle, check the “Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Rhode Island Permit” section above.

State and local authorities shall not be allowed to establish ordinances and laws against open carrying. However, if a property owner asks you to leave the premises, you should leave immediately. Failure to do so may result to Criminal Trespass.

Some states do not allow open carrying in places that allow concealed carrying. To know more information about open carrying, visit the website at www.opencarry.org or search the keywords “Rhode Island Open Carry” on Google. You may also check the “Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of Rhode Island AG” section below for legal opinions about open carrying.