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2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 11 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 11-47 - Weapons

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

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2012 Rhode Island General LawsTitle 11 - Criminal OffensesChapter 11-47 - Weapons

2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 11 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 11-47 - Weapons