Important Links
CCW Website 1 CCW Website 2 Application Form Rhode Island Firearm Statutes Providence Instructions for Application State Statutes Rhode Island Administrative Rules Rhode Island Attorney General State Secretary
Reciprocity Guidelines for Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island does not recognize permits/licenses issued by other states.
Applying for a Permit in Rhode Island
Local police and sheriffs are the ones responsible in issuing carry permits in the state of Rhode Island. Application for local agencies may vary, so you must check with the authority for all the information you need to know. Concealed Carry Permit Application Instructions Unless the following are accomplished, the issuing authority will not continue […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
Non-resident may apply for carry permits to the local authorities and attorney general of Rhode Island. § 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 […]
Carry Permit Limitations
§ 11-47-52. Carrying of Weapon While Under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs. Possession and transportation of firearms while an individual is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs are illegal.
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
It is not clearly determined whether the “No Firearm” signs in Rhode Island have the force of the law, but nationalcarryacademy.com recommends you to treat each sign prohibiting firearms on private establishments as having the force of the law. It is also advised that you produce “No Firearm = No Money” cards and hand them […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
Individuals who are carrying firearms are not required to immediately inform police officer on contact. § 11-47-27. Standard of Proof Under §§ 11-47-1 – 11-47-34 The possession of firearms contrary to the provisions under §§ 11-47-1 – 11-47-34 is considered as unlawful possession, but the accused individual shall have the right to present facts and […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying of firearms in state parks, national forests and state WMA’s is not allowed. Possession of firearms on road side rest areas is allowed.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Rhode Island Permit
Title 11 Criminal Offenses Chapter 11-47 Weapons Section 11-47-8. An individual who does not have a valid carry permit shall not carry a pistol or revolver in a vehicle, either concealed or unconcealed, within the state of Rhode Island. This does not apply to the possession of a firearm on his own home or place […]
Open Carry Laws for Rhode Island
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” […]