Rhode Island Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What is the age requirement for possessing and transporting a handgun in Rhode Island?

  1. 18 or older

  2. 21 or older

  3. 16 or older with parental permission

  4. There is no age requirement

The correct answer is: 21 or older

In Rhode Island, the minimum age requirement for possessiing and transporting a handgun is 21 years old. Option A, 18 or older, is incorrect because it is not the required age in Rhode Island. Option C, 16 or older with parental permission, is incorrect because even with parental permission, the minimum age requirement is still 21. Option D, there is no age requirement, is incorrect because Rhode Island has a specific age requirement for possessing and transporting a handgun.