Rhode Island operates a dual-track concealed carry licensing system under RIGL 11-47-11 and 11-47-18, with both the Attorney General and local licensing authorities issuing permits subject to different standards.
Under RIGL 11-47-11, local licensing authorities (typically police chiefs or town councils) may issue concealed carry licenses to qualified applicants who demonstrate need and good character. RIGL 11-47-18 grants the Attorney General authority to issue statewide permits with broader standards. Applicants must be at least 21, complete a firearms safety course, pass a qualification on the range, and submit to background checks. Following recent court rulings, Rhode Island has moved closer to a shall-issue framework, though local authorities retain some discretion over suitability. Permits restrict carry in schools, courthouses, and posted private property.
Carrying a concealed firearm without a license is a felony under RIGL 11-47-8 punishable by significant incarceration, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders.
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