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Rhode Island Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Restricted: Without a permit, transport a handgun between specified lawful locations only if unloaded and secured.

RestrictedVerified Jul 30, 2026

Without a permit, transport a handgun between specified lawful locations only if unloaded and secured. Carrying a loaded/accessible handgun in a vehicle requires an RI permit.

Official source: webserver.rilegislature.gov →

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