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Chapter 11-47. Weapons

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

Rhode Island General Laws/Title 11/Chapter 11-47/Section 11-47-1

R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-1. Short title.

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