Rhode Island Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Is a permit required to purchase a handgun in Rhode Island?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Only for residents

  4. Only for non-residents

The correct answer is: Yes

In Rhode Island, a permit is required to purchase a handgun. This permit is known as a Rhode Island Blue Card. To legally buy a handgun in Rhode Island, both residents and non-residents must obtain this permit. Therefore, option A is correct. Option B is incorrect because a permit is required. Option C and option D are also incorrect as the permit requirement applies to both residents and non-residents in Rhode Island.