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Rhode Island Suppressors & Silencers Laws (2026)

Restricted: BANNED. R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-20 makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, purchase, or possess any firearm silencer (min.

RestrictedVerified Jul 18, 2026

BANNED. R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-20 makes it unlawful to manufacture, sell, purchase, or possess any firearm silencer (min. 1 year imprisonment). Federal NFA registration does NOT make it legal; the sole exception (2024) is for law-enforcement tactical teams.

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