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2005 Rhode Island Code - 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 arms by person convicted of crime of violence or who is a fugitive from justice.
- § 11-47-5.1 — Larceny of a firearm.
- § 11-47-6 — Mental incompetents, drug addicts, and drunkards prohibited from possession.
- § 11-47-7 — Possession of firearm by alien.
- § 11-47-8 — License or permit required for carrying pistol Possession of machine gun.
- § 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.
- § 11-47-17 — 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.
- § 11-47-21 — 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.
- § 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 — Sale, 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 — Firearms permits to minors.
- § 11-47-35 — Sale of concealable weapons Safety courses and tests Review board 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.
- § 11-47-38 — 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 weapons in vehicles.
- § 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.
- § 11-47-60.2 — Possession of weapons on school grounds Notification.
- § 11-47-60.3 — Trigger lock required.
- § 11-47-61 — Drive-by shootings.
- § 11-47-62 — Rifle ranges Immunity from prosecution Criminal or civil.
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