Firearms — State preemption

R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-58., under Chapter 11-47 Weapons.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-58.

The control of firearms, ammunition, or their component parts regarding their ownership, possession, transportation, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase, purchase delay, licensing, registration, and taxation shall rest solely with the state, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.