Rhode Island
required reporting of lost or stolen firearms
handgun and long gun Restrictive
RI1057 — lost and stolen firearms
Citation:
Gen.Laws 1956, § 11-47-48.1
Every person who owns a firearm shall report the loss or theft of their firearm to the local law enforcement agency within twenty-four (24) hours of the discovery of the loss or theft. Whoever knowingly violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).
Effective:
1997-07-02
Rhode Island
safety training required
handgun Restrictive
RI1040 — to purchase
Citation:
R.I. Gen Laws 1956 § 11-47-35
At the time of applying for the purchase of a concealable firearm, the purchaser shall: (i) complete and sign in triplicate and deliver to the person selling the pistol or revolver the application form described in this section, and in no case shall it contain the serial number of the pistol or revolver; and (ii) shall present to the person selling the pistol or revolver a pistol/revolver safety certificate issued...
Effective:
1980-01-01
Rhode Island
untraceable firearms
handgun and long gun Restrictive
RI1061 — prohibited
Citation:
R.I. Gen. Laws Section 11-47-2
(iv) Upon which the frame or receiver lacks a unique serial number engraved or cased into on the frame or receiver by a licensed manufacturer, maker, or importer under federal law, or markings in accordance with 27 C.F.R. § 479.102. Provided, however, this subsection shall not apply to any firearm rendered permanently inoperable or a firearm manufactured prior to 1968.
Effective:
2020-07-23
Rhode Island
untraceable firearms
handgun and long gun Restrictive
RI1062 — prohibited
Citation:
R.I. Gen. Laws Section 11-47-8(e)
(e) No person shall manufacture, sell, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, possess, or have under his or her control a ghost gun or an undetectable firearm or any firearm produced by a 3D printing process.
Effective:
2020-07-23
Rhode Island
waiting period
handgun Restrictive
RI1023 — general
Citation:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-35
(a) No seller shall deliver a pistol or revolver to a purchaser thereof until seven (7) days shall have elapsed from twelve o'clock noon of the day following the day of application for the purchase thereof […]
Effective:
1990-06-18
Rhode Island
waiting period
long gun Restrictive
RI1024 — general
Citation:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-35.2(a)
(a) No seller shall deliver a rifle or shotgun to a purchaser thereof until seven (7) days shall have elapsed from twelve o'clock noon of the day following the day of application for the purchase thereof […]
Effective:
1990-07-01
Rhode Island
waiting period
handgun Permissive
RI1022 — general
Citation:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-35 (1959)
No seller shall deliver a pistol or revolver to a purchaser thereof until seventy-two (72) hours shall have elapsed from twelve o'clock noon of the day following the day of application for the purchase thereof, […]
Effective:
1959-01-26 Superseded:
1990-06-18
Rhode Island
waiting period
handgun Restrictive
RI1021 — general
Citation:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-35
No person shall deliver a pistol or revolver to a purchaser until seven (7) days shall have elapsed from twelve o'clock (12:00) noon of the day following the day of application for the purchase, and when delivered, the pistol or revolver shall be unloaded and securely wrapped, with the bill of sale to be enclosed within the wrapper with the pistol or revolver.
Effective:
1930-01-01 Superseded:
1959-01-26