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Rhode Island Gun Possession Laws (2026)

Restricted: Red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, 2018) and a 10-round large-capacity-magazine ban.

Red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, 2018) and a 10-round large-capacity-magazine ban. Assault-weapons ban now in effect: under the Rhode Island State Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025 (2025-H 5436 Sub A / S 0359, signed June 2025), as of July 1, 2026 it is illegal to manufacture, sell, offer to sell, transfer, or purchase a defined "prohibited firearm" (many semi-automatic rifles, shotguns and pistols with military-style features). Firearms lawfully owned before July 1, 2026 are grandfathered — no registration required, though owners may voluntarily obtain a certificate of possession. Violations carry up to 10 years and/or a $10,000 fine.

Official source: governor.ri.gov →

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