Legal Summary
Last reviewed: June 13, 2026
Constitutional Carry
No
Open Carry
Open carry allowed only with permit
Permit honored in
25 states
Rhode Island honors
0 states
Rhode Island Gun Laws
Reciprocity of Rhode Island's Basic Resident Permit
Permit honored
Permitless carry
Not honored
Open Carry
Open carry allowed only with permit
Open carry is not permitted for anyone, just those who have obtained the permit.
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement
Only when asked by the officer
State Parks
Carry in prohibited. Firearms must be unloaded and cased in vehicle.
Restaurants Serving Alcohol
No restriction
Firearms at Colleges
Schools individually decide the weapons policy.
Firearms at K-12 Schools
RI permittees may have loaded handgun in vehicle only.
Church Carry
Churches act like any other private property and may restrict
on a church by church basis
on a church by church basis
Hotels
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67
Secure Storage Requirements
Firearms must be securely stored any time they are not in the owner's immediate control.
Magazine Capacity Limitations
Magazines of a capacity of more than 10 are illegal effective June 20th, 2022. Within 180 days of that date existing magazines of 11+ capacity must be modified, surrendered, or transferred out of state.
Suppressor Ownership
Prohibited
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit
Handguns allowed in vehicle if you possess a valid license or permit from any other state that allows you to carry a handgun in a vehicle
Firearm Law Uniformity
Uniform throughout state
Permit Training Requirements
Must take a class from a certified NRA instructor.
Non-Resident Permits
Non-residents who live in or own a business in RI may apply for local officials. Other non-residents may apply from RI Attorney General
Constitutional Carry
No
Duty to Retreat
Duty to Retreat before using Deadly Force except when in your dwelling (11-8-08)
Places Off Limits
Carrying of Weapon While Under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs. - It is unlawful to carry
or transport any firearm in this state when intoxicated or under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic
drugs.
or transport any firearm in this state when intoxicated or under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic
drugs.
State Contact / Source
Rhode Island Attorney General
150 S Main St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-274-4400
www.riag.ri.gov
150 S Main St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-274-4400
www.riag.ri.gov
Permit Issuing Authority
AG or Local Officials
Length of Permit Validity
Four Years
Permit Application Process
Depends on where you apply.
Rhode Island Permit Reciprocity
Reciprocity shown is for a standard resident permit. Non-resident and enhanced permit holders may have different reciprocity. Always verify before carrying. Use our full permit reciprocity map for all permit types →
Your Rhode Island resident permit is honored in 25 states
AK
AL
AR
AZ
FL
GA
IA
ID
IN
KS
KY
MI
MN
MO
MS
NC
OH
OK
SD
TN
TX
UT
VA
VT
WI
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website from publicly available sources; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not a government agency is not affiliated with a government agency and is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.
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