Chapter

Weapons

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