Rhode Island Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity Map
Everything about Rhode Island, Permits, and Conceal Carrying a Weapon Below.
Rhode Island CCW Reciprocity State Info
Rhode Island Reciprocity, RI Honors these permits:
Rhode Island does not honor permits/licenses from other states.
Rhode Island Concealed Weapons Permits are honored in These States:
RESIDENTAlabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia NON-RESIDENT
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia
No Permit Needed States
The following states have permitless carry which allows anyone that can legally possess a firearm carry conceal: Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont and West Virginia. Some restrictions may apply. Check each state for its own restrictions.
No Permit Carry Needed, With Restrictions
Idaho, North Dakota, and Wyoming Residents are allowed to Concealed Carry without a permit.
Rhode Island Conceal Carry Permits not Honored in these states:
NOT Honored by These States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York City, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, West Virginia, Wyoming, Washington, Wisconsin
Rhode Island Conceal Carry Permit Information
Rhode Island Application Fee
New Permits: $40Renewal: $40 Accepted forms of payment
Check, Money order
Residents & Non Residents
Rhode Island is a “May Issue” & “Shall Issue” state.Non-Resident permits available if you own a residence or business in Rhode Island.
Valid for How Long
Rhode Island concealed carry permit is valid for 4 years
Shall Issue State
Rhode Island is a “May Issue” & “Shall Issue” state.
Is Rhode Island an Open Carry State?
Can I open carry in Rhode Island?
NO – Without a Permit/LicenseYou must have a permit/license to open carry. Different sources are saying that only a permit/license from the Rhode Island Attorney General will allow you to open carry and that if your permit was issued by the local Authorities then you are not allowed to open carry.
How long does it take to get a concealed weapons permit in Rhode Island
90 DaysThe application for a concealed carry permit/license must be processed within 90 days of the application being received.
Rhode Island Concealed Permit Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- The applicant must have a residence or place of business within the town the application is submitted in.
- Or have a residence within the United States and permit/license to carry a handgun concealed upon his or her person issued by the authorities of any other state or subdivision of the United States.
- The applicant has a good reason to fear an injury to his or her person or property.
- The applicant has any other proper reason to be licensed.
- The applicant shall be a suitable person to be so licensed.
- A person prohibited from having a firearm by any state or Federal Law, or court order is not eligible to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
- Federal Law – Prohibits the following persons
Can I carry a gun in my car in Rhode Island
YES/NO – Without a Permit/LicenseYou must have a valid permit/license to carry a loaded handgun in any vehicle. If you are a resident of Rhode Island and do not have a permit there are certain conditions where you can transport handguns in a vehicle;
- The handguns are merchandise
- The handguns are unloaded and are being transported from the place of purchase to your home or place of business
- You are moving the handguns from one place of living or business to another
- You are transporting the handgun to or from a target practice range (handgun must be broken down, unloaded and secured in separate container or openly carried.)
Where to Apply for Rhode Island Conceal Carry Permit
Concealed carry permits/licenses are issued by the Attorney General or the local Police/Sheriff.
STEPS TO TAKE
- Download the application under the FORMS tab.
- Complete the application form. It must be printed or typed or it will be returned.
- Application must be notarized.
- If applying through the AG, the application must be signed or stamped by the local Police Chief or a city hall official in the city or town of the applicant’s residence.
- Enclose two (2) 1” X 1” pictures of the applicant taken without headgear or glasses. This photo must be a clear, colored picture of the head and face. Please PRINT applicant’s name on the back of each picture. NO laminated photos will be accepted.
- Three (3) References AND reference letters are required for new AND renewal applications and are to be submitted along with the application. All three references are to TYPE (not handwritten) a letter for the applicant pertaining to the gun permit that is SIGNED, DATED AND MUST BE NOTARIZED. Reference letters must be written by the reference, not the applicant, and cannot be identical.
- Proof of qualification before a certified weapons instructor; i.e., N.R.A. Instructor or Police range instructor must be supplied along with a copy of the instructor’s NRA/FBI firearms instructor’s certification. Qualifications will only be accepted up to one year old and you cannot qualify yourself.
- Two types of positive identification must be submitted, photocopied, signed and dated by a Notary Public, attesting to be true copies.
- All NON-RESIDENT APPLICANTS must include a copy of the their home state permit.
- All new pistol permits issued must have a full set of applicant’s fingerprints submitted on a FBI FINGERPRINT APPLICANT CARD included with the application. Fingerprint card must be signed by applicant. This is not necessary for a renewal application.
- If the permit is to be used for employment, a TYPED AND SIGNED letter of explanation must be submitted on your employer’s letterhead and included with the application. Also, please include a copy of the business license as proof that the business exists.
- If the permit is not for employment, a typed letter must be submitted by the applicant stating the reasons why a permit is needed on a full time basis.
- All letters must be dated. They will not accept a photocopy of any signature.
- Retired Police Officers must submit a letter of verification from the Chief of Police of the department which they retired from stating that they have completed 20 years of good standing.
- A Forty dollar ($40.00) CHECK OR MONEY ORDER must be presented when picking up permit. DO NOT SEND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
- Applicant will be notified by mail of approval or denial of permit. If approved, applicant must appear in person to pick up permit.
Rhode Island Conceal Carry Laws
Notify officer of Carry
NO – Must Inform Officer on Contact By Law
There is nothing in Rhode Island gun laws that state you must inform a law enforcement officer you have a firearm when approached on official business. The law does require you to carry your permit at all times during which the permittee is in actual possession of a concealed handgun.In Rhode Island, Can you Conceal Carry in bar? Conceal Carry In Liquor establishments?
YES – In Restaurants That Serve Alcohol
“Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Some restaurants may be posted with “NO GUN” signs. Check with the staff if this means just the bar area. If we have indicated a “Yes” then it should be legal to have a meal without drinking alcohol.Not allowed to carry in these areas
Where You Cannot Carry
- You cannot carry a firearm if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.
- Federal buildings.
- Courthouses.
- Federal prisons.
- School grounds. However, this only applies to students.
- Indian reservations.
- Post offices.
- Military bases.
- State parks.
- Passed the security checkpoint at airports.
- Anywhere you decide to consume alcohol. You cannot carry a firearm if you consume any alcohol.
Constitutional carry
No
Carry in Restaurant
YesCarry in State Parks
Possession of a firearm or bow and arrow is prohibited in the state parks unless
otherwise authorized in these Regulations, see sections 11.1, 16.13 or with a
special use permit issued by the director or designee. In addition to above, blank
guns are permitted for the purpose of dog training in designated areas from
January 1st to September 30Premises that have Rules that state no firearms allowed:
We have been unable to find any info on “No Weapons” signs in Rhode Island gun laws.
Rhode Island Conceal Carry Application form
Providence Police Department
Hours
Monday – Friday8:30am – 4:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Contact
Address325 Washington St.
CityProvidence, RI 02903
Phone(401) 272-3121
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