Rhode Island Concealed Carry CCW Laws and Information

The Attorney General may issue a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver to any person twenty-one (21) years of age or over upon showing of need. The Questions asked by the governing statutes leave the ability for the Attorney General to deny applications for almost any reason. Question number 2 states "Can the applicant readily alter his or her conduct, or undertake reasonable measures other than carrying a loaded firearm, to decrease the danger to life, limb or property? This language appears to be in direct conflict with the second amendment.

*The laws are specific regarding Shall Issue at the local level.

Rhode Island CCW Reciprocity Map

States that Honor Rhode Island's CCW Permit:

Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan*, Missouri, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah

* Honors RESIDENTIAL Rhode Island permits only.

State CCW Permits that Rhode Island Honors:

Rhode Island,

Frequently Asked CCW Questions:

Are stun guns legal?
RHODE ISLAND: Illegal General Laws of Rhode Island. Title 11, Chapter 47. Statute Subsection 11-47-42. Weapons other than firearms prohibited. - (A) No person shall carry or possess or attempt to use against another, any instrument or weapon of the kind commonly known as a *** stun gun ***. Any person violating the provisions of this subsection, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both such fine and imprisonment, and the weapon so found shall be confiscated. SUMMARY: Possession and use of Stunning Devices are banned.