CHAPTER 11-47
Weapons
Index Of Sections
§ 11-47-1 Short title.
§ 11-47-2 Definitions.
§ 11-47-3 Carrying dangerous weapons or substances when committing crime of violence.
§ 11-47-3.1 Carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence.
§ 11-47-3.2 Using a firearm when committing a crime of violence.
§ 11-47-4 Being armed prima facie evidence of intention.
§ 11-47-5 Possession of arms by person convicted of crime of violence or who is a fugitive from justice.
§ 11-47-5.1 Larceny of a firearm.
§ 11-47-6 Mental incompetents, drug addicts, and drunkards prohibited from possession.
§ 11-47-7 Possession of firearm by alien.
§ 11-47-8 License or permit required for carrying pistol – Possession of machine gun.
§ 11-47-9 Persons exempt from restrictions.
§ 11-47-9.1 Additional exemptions.
§ 11-47-10 License or permit not required to carry to target range.
§ 11-47-11 License or permit to carry concealed pistol or revolver.
§ 11-47-12 License or permit fee.
§ 11-47-13 Revocation of license or permit.
§ 11-47-14 Licenses and permits to banks and carriers.
§ 11-47-15 Proof of ability required for license or permit.
§ 11-47-15.1 Qualifications required of law enforcement officers appointed after June 6, 1970.
§ 11-47-15.2 Definitions of law enforcement firing positions.
§ 11-47-15.3 Commission on law enforcement standards and training.
§ 11-47-16 Certification of qualification.
§ 11-47-16.1 Special commission on law enforcement weapons qualifications of retired officers.
§ 11-47-17 Qualifications required of law enforcement officers appointed after June 17, 1959.
§ 11-47-17.1 Mandatory or discretionary nature of § 11-47-15.1 requirements – Qualification reports to be filed.
§ 11-47-18 License or permit issued by attorney general on showing of need – Issuance to retired police officers.
§ 11-47-19 Machine gun manufacturers' licenses or permits.
§ 11-47-20 Sale or possession of silencers.
§ 11-47-20.1 Armor-piercing bullets.
§ 11-47-20.2 Possession during commission of a felony.
§ 11-47-20.3 Injury or death of law enforcement officer.
§ 11-47-20.4 Body armor.
§ 11-47-21 Restrictions on possession or carrying of explosives or noxious substances.
§ 11-47-22 Forfeiture and destruction of unlawful firearms.
§ 11-47-23 False information in securing firearm or license.
§ 11-47-24 Alteration of marks of identification on firearms.
§ 11-47-25 Antique firearms and collections.
§ 11-47-26 Penalties for violations.
§ 11-47-27 Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-1 – 11-47-34.
§ 11-47-28 Arrest and detention for possession of firearms.
§ 11-47-29 Certification of conviction of alien.
§ 11-47-30 Sale, transfer or delivery of firearms to minors.
§ 11-47-31 Sale, transfer or delivery of ammunition to minors.
§ 11-47-32 Possession of ammunition by minor.
§ 11-47-33 Possession of firearms by minors.
§ 11-47-34 Firearms permits to minors.
§ 11-47-35 Sale of concealable weapons – Safety courses and tests – Review board – Issuance of permits to certain government officers.
§ 11-47-35.1 Persons exempt from § 11-47-35.
§ 11-47-35.2 Sale of rifles/shotguns.
§ 11-47-35.3 Annual report on application process administration.
§ 11-47-36 Purchase of concealable firearms from out of state dealers.
§ 11-47-37 Sale to minors and others forbidden.
§ 11-47-38 Dealers to be licensed.
§ 11-47-39 Issuance and conditions of dealer's license.
§ 11-47-40 Register of sales of firearms – Display of firearms.
§ 11-47-41 Government firearm registration prohibited.
§ 11-47-42 Weapons other than firearms prohibited.
§ 11-47-43 Collectors and police officers exempt from § 11-47-42.
§ 11-47-44 Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-42 and 11-47-43.
§ 11-47-45 Arrest and detention for possession of weapon prohibited by § 11-47-42.
§ 11-47-46 Sections 11-47-42 – 11-47-45 inapplicable to firearms.
§ 11-47-47 Display of weapons.
§ 11-47-48 Report of gunshot wounds.
§ 11-47-48.1 Report of lost or stolen weapons.
§ 11-47-49 Firing across highways prohibited.
§ 11-47-49.1 Firing in Blackstone Valley Flood Plain prohibited.
§ 11-47-50 Firing without landowner's permission – Firing in compact area.
§ 11-47-51 Loaded weapons in vehicles.
§ 11-47-51.1 Discharge of firearm or incendiary or explosive substance or device from motor vehicle.
§ 11-47-52 Carrying of weapon while under the influence of liquor or drugs.
§ 11-47-53 Limitation of prosecutions under §§ 11-47-49 – 11-47-52 – Fines.
§ 11-47-54 Licensing of shooting galleries.
§ 11-47-55 Enforcement of chapter.
§ 11-47-56 Constitutionality.
§ 11-47-57 "Mace" or similar substances.
§ 11-47-58 Firearms – State preemption.
§ 11-47-59 Possession of knife during commission of crime.
§ 11-47-60 Possession of firearms on school grounds.
§ 11-47-60.1 Safe storage.
§ 11-47-60.2 Possession of weapons on school grounds – Notification.
§ 11-47-60.3 Trigger lock required.
§ 11-47-61 Drive-by shootings.
§ 11-47-62 Rifle ranges – Immunity from prosecution – Criminal or civil.