Rhode Island Gun Laws
Concealed carry permit requiredEligibility and location restrictions apply.
- Concealed carry
- A permit is required for public concealed carry, with limited exceptions. Check the map before relying on an out-of-state permit.
- Open carry
- Only a Rhode Island Attorney General carry permit authorizes open handgun carry; locally issued concealed permits do not.
- Police stops
- No general requirement to announce a firearm. Rules for showing your permit or ID and answering an officer still apply.
Sources & dates
Checked 2026-09-05.
Traveling to another state?
Check where your permit is recognized and see the carry rules along your route.