Rhode Island Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Rhode Island Gun Laws and Firearms Safety Exam. Use flashcards and multiple-choice questions for each question with hints and explanations. Get exam-ready today!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.


Who is required to undergo a background check before purchasing a firearm in Rhode Island?

  1. Only those purchasing from a licensed dealer

  2. All purchasers of firearms

  3. Only those purchasing a handgun

  4. Only those purchasing at a gun show

The correct answer is: All purchasers of firearms

In Rhode Island, all purchasers of firearms are required to undergo a background check before completing the purchase. This requirement applies to all types of firearms, not just handguns, and is not limited to purchases from licensed dealers or gun shows. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.