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Rhode Island Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Conditional: Carrying concealed a dagger, dirk, stiletto, sword-in-cane, bowie knife or any knife with a blade over 3 inches is prohibited; smaller pocketknives may be carried concealed (R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-42).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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Carrying concealed a dagger, dirk, stiletto, sword-in-cane, bowie knife or any knife with a blade over 3 inches is prohibited; smaller pocketknives may be carried concealed (R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-42).

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