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Rhode Island Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Restricted: Permit required, partly discretionary. The Attorney General "may issue" a carry permit to applicants 21+ on a showing of need; local authorities may also issue.

RestrictedVerified Jul 12, 2026

Permit required, partly discretionary. The Attorney General "may issue" a carry permit to applicants 21+ on a showing of need; local authorities may also issue. Effectively may-issue. Minimum age 21.

Official source: riag.ri.gov →

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