Anyone have a recent experience applying for a CCW in Smithfield? How was the process and do you know what the wait times are looking like?

Was wondering if they allow rifles there, and if a reservation is required for a group of four. Thanks!

Are there any municipalities that do not require an in-person visit to apply for a CCW license / permit? Given that I am > 16 hours away from RI, I would strongly prefer to do the process on-line or via the mail. I understand that I can do the qualification locally and send in the results. It sounds like the question in whether the municipalities accept applications via mail...

Sumbmitted cranston CCW in April of this year, haven't heard anything, neither approved or denied. Anyone received a Cranston CCW since April ? My calls and letters to the pd go unanswered.

Hey everyone, Are there any other active duty personnel who have applied for a CCW permit through East Providence and have been successful? If so, how was the process, how long did it take, and did they give you the run around? I try to make it home every now and then to see family, and having a family of my own now I obviously feel more comfortable being prepared for the worst wherever I am. Active duty infantry USMC for 12 years, current NC CCW holder (if that means anything? Probably not). Thanks for reading. Edit: East Providence is home of record. Still pay my taxes there.

Hi all, I'm currently not a gun owner but want make my first purchase of a firearm for home defense and protection for me and my family. Honestly I'm just overwhelmed by the amount of information out there and looking for some guidance from fellow Rhode Islanders.

Is there a good shop and range in southern RI that you can recommend to help guide me with purchasing, training, safety, storage, etc?

Any guidance or recommendations you all have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time!

Any information if cumberland issues LTC?

Hello i have ma ltc and moved to RI what do I need to bring my weapons to my new residence? Any information is helpful thank you.

What is the process of purchasing a shotgun in CT if I live in RI? TIA

I’ve been going to AFS in Attleboro for the rentals prior to buying my first handgun. I was wondering if I would be able to bring my gun there without issues as i would be crossing state lines? I wouldn’t be making any other stops in mass either.

How do I transfer is to a Rhode island ffl? It’s my first time buying a gun out of state and only my second time buying a gun. I’m very confused about the whole process

Im a non-resident, out of state CCW holder. Am I required to notify Providence city pd of my change of address? If so, what is the method of going about changing my address on my permit?

Is there a time frame on when I can buy a firearm and then sell it? Do I have to wait a certain length of time? Obviously I would bring it to a gun store and do the sale properly with background checks and everything. Just curious if there's an amount of time I have to wait before I can sell it again. Thanks in advance!

Hey y’all. Just submitted my CCW packet to WW police department yesterday. I’ve heard mixed reviews about times for responses and or a decision anywhere from 13 days to 3 months. Has anyone recently applied or submitted their packet thru west warwick. If it helps i know about three of the cops that work there and they said they’d try to progress it lol. Thanks!

I know that I could find this on google, however much of the info I found regarding the issue was from over a year ago. I’m under the impression that they are with a magazine size restriction. I’m aware these laws change frequently in the northeast and would like to be compliant with the most recent laws. Really appreciate the insight.

I see that the rules say no buy/sell/trade, is there a place for buy/sell/trade in Rhode Island?

As a non-violent felony offender (illegal possession of a firearm ) is my eligibility automatically disqualified ?

Has anyone been before? Any members here? I'm local to the area and considering checking it out but I've heard some good and not so great reviews, so I'm reaching out to the community for some feedback. Anything helps, thanks!

Trump and rfk jr opened up a forum for Americans to propose policies for them to review prior to joining office. Here is one about crossing state lines with firearms.

Hopefully this will get visibility from the top

https://forum.policiesforpeople.com/t/crossing-state-lines-with-weapons/16436

Vote for Brandon Herrera as the new acting director of the ATF!

https://nominees.mahanow.org/t/brandon-herrera/13235

As the title suggests. That is all.

Shouldn't we be more concerned about this? Given who the 75 delegates are likely to be, and the make-up of the urban areas that control this state, isn't it far more likely leftist amendments would prevail? The only reason democrats oppose it is abortions, but the last convention was held in 1986 and that was killed by a whopping 66% of voters when freaking Reagan was president. We're outnumbered. The most likely thing to come out of a convention is infringement on our 2A rights in my opinion. Am I wrong?

Am i allowed to purchase a rifle at 19 in rhode island or is it 21 across the board?

Back in April 23, 2010 in TN - I was viciously attacked and it screwed me up mentally (understandably) and I attempted suicide not once, but twice.

Since then, I’ve had therapy, medication management and have evolved into a person with an amazing job, a clean record (never arrested) and am working on the person I want to be.

I took 3 Security classes, obtained my blue card and finally went to purchase my handgun.

The gun shop just called and said there was a “problem” with my background check.

In all honesty - When I was presented with the question about mental health, I didn’t hesitate to check no. I’m doing just fine (not to mention, this was a long time ago) - I wasn’t being malicious whatsoever. I went through the healing process and somehow came out in a better place albeit, still have to take medication but I’m ok with that.

I just now got off the phone with the Captain and she clearly said it’s because of my 2 attempts. I kind of laughed and said I went through a hard time (without saying what) and she said “we’ve all been there”.

Are there not HIPAA regulations? At least to an extent?

I still talk to my therapist for medication management and she knows my love of guns- Target shooting is something I LOVE to do (safely) and I respect all laws. I’m no longer suicidal. yet, who knows what life will bring. It’s such a debatable topic. For me anyway, I’m safer with a gun than 10 bottles of Visene that can be purchased at any store.

I’m leaning towards the process of requesting documentation from my therapist stating I’m of sound mind to obtain one but I’m sorry, this is bullshit - Life happens and we (at least try) to learn from it.

I'm pretty confident my therapist will be happy to write a reference/return to normal life letter but this has just really rubbed me the wrong way - Did I not do the right thing by reaching out for help? Am I going to forever have this fucking tragedy ruin parts of my life? It’s better than losing myself in drugs and alcohol like so many do….unfortunately.

Or, should I simply reach out to some of my nephews hooligans and get one illegally - I mean WTF?

Sorry for the whining………..

Appreciate everyone’s help in advance…….

Cheers

Cindy

Does anyone know if it would be acceptable for my wife to be one of my three required letters of reference? It’s already going to be hard enough to get the other two since I don’t really have any close friends I would be comfortable asking who live close enough to pester for a trip to a notary public. The only people I could possibly ask are some of the guys at work. I would not carry at work since I work at a Naval base. I don’t want to have the reputation as “the ccw gun guy” at work. It’s a private thing I would only do on my own personal time away from work.

Thinking about getting into single actions revolvers. I’m going to assume they’re not going to be too common up here. Does anyone know if there are any shops that have a decent selections of single actions, or and i going to have to hunt for one.

im 18, turn 19 in April and was wondering how much trouble if any would i get into in Texas if my Mom bought me a handgun as a gift for christmas. Should i keep in strictly for home defense until im 21?? HELP!!