National Carry AcademySupplemental Information
January 11, 2016
§ 11-47-51. Loaded Weapons in Vehicles.
Carrying of a loaded shotgun or rifle in a vehicle while on a public highway or road is considered illegal in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island is a Shall Issue state for the Local Issuing Authority and a May Issue state for the Attorney General.
Note: Some local officials in the state do not issue carry permit, while others require psychological testing. There are some local authorities that send all the documents for application to the AG.
§ 11-47-11. License or Permit to Carry Concealed Pistol or Revolver.
An individual who is 21 years of age or older and is a bona fide resident of United States or having a business within Rhode Island and a permit holder issued by another state which is valid for 4 years SHALL be issued a carry permit by the licensing authorities of the state if he or she provides a good reason to possess a firearm. The permit should contain the licensee’s fingerprint, photo, full name, address, signature and description and reason for the issuance of the permit. The serial number of any firearm shall not be included.
There should be three copies of the permit; the original copy shall be given to the licensee.
Licensing authorities are not allowed to give the permit holders’ information including name, address or date of birth to any person, association, firm or corporation. However, this does not apply to the release of statistical data including gender and age and release of information for a court case of which the person is involved.
§ 11-47-18. License or Permit Issued by Attorney General on Showing of Need – Issuance to Retired Police Officers.
The attorney general of the state MAY issue a carry permit to an individual who is 21 years of age or older who has properly shown the need for a permit. Likewise, a permit MAY be issued to a retired police officer who had served for at least 20 years and received a “good standing” during his or her retirement.
The attorney general is not allowed to give the permit holders’ information including the name, address or date of birth to any person, association, firm or corporation. However, this does not apply to the release of statistical data including gender and age and release of information for a court case of which the person is involved.
State of Emergency
§ 30-15-9. Governor’s Responsibilities Relating to Disaster Emergencies.
The Governor is responsible in declaring a state of emergency if he or she discovers that a natural disaster or public crisis has occurred. The emergency shall continue until there are no more threats or dangers existing. The General Assembly has the right to terminate the state of emergency any time.
After the proclamation, the emergency plans of the state shall be activated and all the forces necessary to cope with the emergency shall be deployed.
The Governor shall be the commander-in-chief of all the agencies and forces that will be used in responding to the emergency.
During the state of emergency, the Governor may exercise the following powers as deemed necessary to address the problems:
a. Suspend the statute provisions if it is believed to delay or prevent the action needed to cope with the emergency. The suspension of the statute shall only be effective during the state of emergency.
b. Make use of all the available resources of the state if it is necessary to deal with the public crisis or natural disaster
c. Delegate powers to the different agencies of the state
d. Make use of private properties if it is necessary in coping with the emergency
e. Order evacuation among residents of affected areas to preserve their lives
f. Prescribe transportation and destinations for the evacuees
g. Limit the movement of the people within the affected area
h. Restrict the sale and transportation of firearms, explosives, combustibles and alcoholic beverages
Note: The federal laws may be applicable is the state is receiving financial assistance from the federal government. To know more about the laws during state of emergencies, check the US Code 42-5207.
Supplemental Information
January 11, 2016
§ 11-47-51. Loaded Weapons in Vehicles.
Carrying of a loaded shotgun or rifle in a vehicle while on a public highway or road is considered illegal in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island is a Shall Issue state for the Local Issuing Authority and a May Issue state for the Attorney General.
Note: Some local officials in the state do not issue carry permit, while others require psychological testing. There are some local authorities that send all the documents for application to the AG.
§ 11-47-11. License or Permit to Carry Concealed Pistol or Revolver.
An individual who is 21 years of age or older and is a bona fide resident of United States or having a business within Rhode Island and a permit holder issued by another state which is valid for 4 years SHALL be issued a carry permit by the licensing authorities of the state if he or she provides a good reason to possess a firearm. The permit should contain the licensee’s fingerprint, photo, full name, address, signature and description and reason for the issuance of the permit. The serial number of any firearm shall not be included.
There should be three copies of the permit; the original copy shall be given to the licensee.
Licensing authorities are not allowed to give the permit holders’ information including name, address or date of birth to any person, association, firm or corporation. However, this does not apply to the release of statistical data including gender and age and release of information for a court case of which the person is involved.
§ 11-47-18. License or Permit Issued by Attorney General on Showing of Need – Issuance to Retired Police Officers.
The attorney general of the state MAY issue a carry permit to an individual who is 21 years of age or older who has properly shown the need for a permit. Likewise, a permit MAY be issued to a retired police officer who had served for at least 20 years and received a “good standing” during his or her retirement.
The attorney general is not allowed to give the permit holders’ information including the name, address or date of birth to any person, association, firm or corporation. However, this does not apply to the release of statistical data including gender and age and release of information for a court case of which the person is involved.
State of Emergency
§ 30-15-9. Governor’s Responsibilities Relating to Disaster Emergencies.
The Governor is responsible in declaring a state of emergency if he or she discovers that a natural disaster or public crisis has occurred. The emergency shall continue until there are no more threats or dangers existing. The General Assembly has the right to terminate the state of emergency any time.
After the proclamation, the emergency plans of the state shall be activated and all the forces necessary to cope with the emergency shall be deployed.
The Governor shall be the commander-in-chief of all the agencies and forces that will be used in responding to the emergency.
During the state of emergency, the Governor may exercise the following powers as deemed necessary to address the problems:
a. Suspend the statute provisions if it is believed to delay or prevent the action needed to cope with the emergency. The suspension of the statute shall only be effective during the state of emergency.
b. Make use of all the available resources of the state if it is necessary to deal with the public crisis or natural disaster
c. Delegate powers to the different agencies of the state
d. Make use of private properties if it is necessary in coping with the emergency
e. Order evacuation among residents of affected areas to preserve their lives
f. Prescribe transportation and destinations for the evacuees
g. Limit the movement of the people within the affected area
h. Restrict the sale and transportation of firearms, explosives, combustibles and alcoholic beverages
Note: The federal laws may be applicable is the state is receiving financial assistance from the federal government. To know more about the laws during state of emergencies, check the US Code 42-5207.