Chapter 11-47. Weapons
Section
11-47-1Short title.11-47-2Definitions.11-47-3Carrying dangerous weapons or substances when committing crime of violence.11-47-3.1Carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence.11-47-3.2Using a firearm when committing a crime of violence.11-47-4Being armed prima facie evidence of intention.11-47-5Possession of firearms by certain persons prohibited.11-47-5.1Larceny of a firearm.11-47-5.2Possession of a stolen firearm.11-47-5.3Surrender of firearms by persons convicted of domestic violence offenses.11-47-5.4Surrender of firearms after domestic violence offenses.11-47-5.5Motion to lift firearms prohibition for persons convicted of specified misdemeanor domestic violence offenses — Consecutive prohibitions — Return of surrendered firearms.11-47-6Mental incompetents and drug addicts prohibited from possession of firearms.11-47-7Possession of firearm by alien.11-47-8License or permit required for carrying pistol — Other weapons prohibited.11-47-8.1Modification of semi-automatic weapon.11-47-9Persons exempt from restrictions.11-47-9.1Additional exemptions.11-47-10License or permit not required to carry to target range.11-47-11License or permit to carry concealed pistol or revolver.11-47-12License or permit fee.11-47-13Revocation of license or permit.11-47-14Licenses and permits to banks and carriers.11-47-15Proof of ability required for license or permit.11-47-15.1Qualifications required of law enforcement officers appointed after June 6, 1970.11-47-15.2Definitions of law enforcement firing positions.11-47-15.3Commission on law enforcement standards and training.11-47-16Certification of qualification.11-47-16.1Special commission on law enforcement weapons qualifications of retired officers.11-47-17Qualifications required of law enforcement officers appointed after June 17, 1959.11-47-17.1Mandatory or discretionary nature of § 11-47-15.1 requirements — Qualification reports to be filed.11-47-18License or permit issued by attorney general on showing of need — Issuance to retired police officers.11-47-19Machine gun manufacturers’ licenses or permits.11-47-20Sale or possession of silencers.11-47-20.1Armor-piercing bullets.11-47-20.2Possession during commission of a felony.11-47-20.3Injury or death of law enforcement officer.11-47-20.4Body armor.11-47-21Restrictions on possession or carrying of explosives or noxious substances.11-47-22Forfeiture and destruction of unlawful firearms.11-47-23False information in securing firearm or license — Straw purchases.11-47-24Alteration of marks of identification on firearms.11-47-25Antique firearms and collections.11-47-26Penalties for violations.11-47-27Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-1 — 11-47-34.11-47-28Arrest and detention for possession of firearms.11-47-29Certification of conviction of alien.11-47-30Transfer or delivery of firearms to minors.11-47-31Sale, transfer or delivery of ammunition to minors.11-47-32Possession of ammunition by minor.11-47-33Possession of firearms by minors.11-47-34[Repealed.]11-47-35Sale of concealable weapons — Safety courses and tests — Issuance of permits to certain government officers.11-47-35.1Persons exempt from § 11-47-35.11-47-35.2Sale of rifles/shotguns.11-47-35.3Annual report on application process administration.11-47-36Purchase of concealable firearms from out of state dealers.11-47-37Sale to minors and others forbidden.11-47-37.1Persons exempt from age restrictions.11-47-38Dealers to be licensed.11-47-39Issuance and conditions of dealer’s license.11-47-40Register of sales of firearms — Display of firearms.11-47-41Government firearm registration prohibited.11-47-42Weapons other than firearms prohibited.11-47-43Collectors and police officers exempt from § 11-47-42.11-47-44Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-42 and 11-47-43.11-47-45Arrest and detention for possession of weapon prohibited by § 11-47-42.11-47-46Sections 11-47-42 — 11-47-45 inapplicable to firearms.11-47-47Display of weapons.11-47-48Report of gunshot wounds.11-47-48.1Report of lost or stolen weapons.11-47-49Firing across highways prohibited.11-47-49.1Firing in Blackstone Valley Flood Plain prohibited.11-47-50Firing without landowner’s permission — Firing in compact area.11-47-51Loaded rifles and shotguns in vehicles and roadways.11-47-51.1Discharge of firearm or incendiary or explosive substance or device from motor vehicle.11-47-52Carrying of weapon while under the influence of liquor or drugs.11-47-53Limitation of prosecutions under §§ 11-47-49 — 11-47-52 — Fines.11-47-54Licensing of shooting galleries.11-47-55Enforcement of chapter.11-47-56Constitutionality.11-47-57“Mace” or similar substances.11-47-58Firearms — State preemption.11-47-59Possession of knife during commission of crime.11-47-60Possession of firearms on school grounds.11-47-60.1Safe storage — Unsafe storage of a firearm.11-47-60.2Possession of weapons on school grounds — Notification.11-47-60.3Trigger lock required.11-47-60.4Secure storage information and awareness.11-47-61Drive-by shootings.11-47-62Rifle ranges — Immunity from prosecution — Criminal or civil.11-47-63Relief from disqualifiers program.11-47-64Sale of ammunition.