I am considering participating in a match in your state and would like to bring my Benelli M2 (10+1 capacity), CZ TSO, and AR-15 style rifle. From the research I've done so far, I know that I can only bring 10 round magazines, as there is no such thing as pre-ban, and the AR is legal. Okay. But do I need a permit to bring the handgun in? And is there anything else I should be aware of before coming down?

I've done a fair amount of research on the subject, but I'm still having trouble understanding this nonsense. How exactly does it differ from the background checks we already have to submit to when we buy guns?

I've also read that it will inevitably lead to a gun registry, but how? Can't the Feds already look up who bought what by pulling the paperwork that gets submitted by the FFL?

Forgive me; I'm not new to guns, but I am a new gun owner.

Is there any range in RI where one can practice drawing from holster, shoot and move, etc. Things which are needed for USPSA matches.

I hope Y'all have gone out and voted today. It's very important for our second amendment rights.

Anybody know any ranges that are letting people shoot with braced pistols right now? I usually go to mid state but when I asked they said I can only shoot with a bare buffer/no brace until all the court cases are closed.

Hi there, I submitted my application to Cranston back in Late April/early May of this year and have yet to hear anything back.

Has anyone recently got anything from Cranston? Thanks

Hey folks! I finally have all of my paperwork such as letters of recommendation, references and fingerprints. I even qualified with an NRA instructor and that fun stuff. Based on your own experiences, which department/s should I go apply with to receive my permit expeditiously?

Thank you all!

Hey all! We are working two areas, Warwick and Johnston. Both House and Senate seats that we need. Let me know if you have a couple hours free on Saturday or Sunday (September 7th and 8th) and can help secure these seats with pro-2A candidates! I'll get you in touch with the right person if you can volunteer the time!

I’m looking for some more information regarding the ownership of a black powder rifle or pistol. I was convicted of a felony in 2009 in Massachusetts when I was 17. Can I legally own a black powder fire arm? I’m not looking to carry it around, but I would like to buy one myself and keep it in my house. Any help would be appreciated

It’s been awhile. I’m about to start a transfer and wanted to check if CCW permit holders can still do same day transfer/pick up? If yes, do I just need to bring my ID and CCW permit? Blue card too or is that covered by the CCW already?

Thanks everyone.

Are AR pistols legal in Rhode Island? Basically a firearm chambers in 9mm with a shorter than 16inch barrel.

Also, are 556 or 223 firearms with a less than 16inch barrel legal?

I’m heading to Denver in a couple of months and have the RI blue card and the Utah CCW permit. Do I need the RI CCW for airline travel when I go through the declaration process at the airline counter or will the blue card and Utah permit suffice? Anyone experience something like this? I’m not sure who to contact.

Thanks

Does anyone ever read news articles about random home invasions in this state?

I tried to find any news about random home invasions in the last 20 years and can’t find any occurrences which seem completely random. I think I read one which was supposed to be targeted toward a drug dealer but the intruders went to the wrong apartment. Other than that, I don’t think they happen here.

Everything I read seems to be targeted in accordance with drugs, money or domestic disputes.

Given the thread, I think all of us are armed in the rare occurrence.

Quoted from an email from the RI2APAC just now - posting for visibility and exposure.

Tomorrow night the Rhode Island Republican Party is hosting a fundraiser for House District 21 candidate Marie Hopkins. The flyer below says "Wine Tasting" but if you prefer beer or coffee I'm buying.

Hope you can make it.

Quick notes about Marie:

• Solid 2A supporter

• CCW holder

• Running for a seat being vacated by a 2A supporter...so we need Marie

• Walks her district, knocking on the doors of over 5000 homes

• Came withing 38 votes of winning in 2020

• She has sought, and has received, the endorsements of gun rights organizations in Rhode Island

• She is running against a Democrat who fully embraces the anti-gun agenda.

$50 per person ($75 per couple)

Wednesday, August 28th, 2024

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Brewed Awakenings

1316 Bald Hill Rd. Warwick, RI

Chippendale will be there. I might pop in to just say hello. Not my district, but everything we can do to help keep the 2A safe.

Not an endorsement.

We should probably get a megathread going of pro-2A candidates to support.

In case anyone still has their application at Foster. I can give you an update. I was getting ready to send an application to East Providence, but in a last ditch I sent a note to the Chief and asked for an update. She replied and the Sergeant told me they are currently on permit# 23-205 and I am permit# 23-216. I should be getting a call in the next week or two. My application has been there since 5/3/23.

After 395 days, I finally got my permit. I applied in the end of April 2023. Not sure if it helped my case, but I called and spoke directly with the Chief on August 15th and asked for a status, in which she took my information to give to the licensing officer. I received a call from him that same day and he told me my permit should be a few weeks out. August 20th I received a call to schedule the pickup, as soon as next day was available. Met the Captain this morning who was very nice and told me he's still about 500 permits behind, and that they have 1 officer to patrol 52 sq miles on a daily basis. Glad this one is over with!

My friends it has happened. I called Foster on day 492 and the lady (Super nice BTW) told me I was on her list and I just needed to come in.

Here’s the kicker. I’m 4 months into a 9 month deployment overseas, so I can’t. But I did tell her this, and she told me that they would hang onto it until I got back and just to call them when I got home

I’m hoping this means my 5 years doesn’t start until I pick it up.

I am curious about my Prov application. The problem with where I am in the world, my phone doesn’t work properly, so unless it’s a WiFi call I’m not receiving it.

Hey all, any good outdoor ranges? Just bought a Scar 17s and I’m looking to shoot further than the 25 yards at most indoor ranges. I feel like it’s pretty difficult to hear back from some of the gun clubs in my area.

This site says it all, please consider signing.

https://parabellumprovisions.org/

Looking at possibly buying a house in Greene/Coventry. IHas about 2 acres of land and behind me is all woods for over a mile. It looks like RI law says you can't discharge within 500ft of a dwelling. Does that include my own dwelling or just neighbors. I would be shooting in a direction with no occupancy for at least a mile. Is there any coventry specific laws I should know about? TIA

I want to get involved with a range but don’t know anyone, I thought I heard they don’t require a sponsor to be admitted to BSC? The websites says you do

Anyone know if there’s been an uptick in ccw applicants or people granted a carry permit? I’ve heard of a lot more people lately either applying or getting their permit but I lmk not sure if the numbers reflect?

Can anyone recommend a good local class for an absolute beginner (as in, I’ve never touched a firearm)?

I have ready horror stories (that's "stories from the gun show" on reddit for you) about ATF 4473 and how some might construe that the questions on the form have deliberately been written in a manner to confuse the buyer. I just downloaded a copy (4473. 5300.9) and it seems pretty clear to me. If you read the question I am not seeing any trickery.

Section A and C - To be completed by SELLER not buyer

Section B - To be completed by the BUYER (me)

Questions 9-16 - pretty straightforward. Read what it asks for, full-name not initials, City AND state, Make sure you spell any names correctly, WRITE LEGIBLY etc

Question 10, part 3. I have no idea if "I live in city_limits", I actually live in a town about a mile from the town hall, but I assume : NO.

Questions 18a and 18b : Ethnicity (either/or), Race (select one and only one)

Question 20 - if you are an alien... (I was 20 years ago, I am not any longer I am now a USC)

Question 21 - where I imagine most people fall down ..

• Ask myself if I am the buyer of the handgun.

• Ask myself if there are conditions that would prohibit me from buying that handgun

and question m2, I assume that can be left blank if m1=no

• Current govt issued ID with the same RI street address as shown in section 9

sign it

date it

I also read that the FFL can't explain the questions to the buyer lest that be construed as leading the witness