Allows reciprocal concealed carry permits from out of state to be valid in Rhode Island, which is either authorized by the attorney general or subject to other reciprocal restrictions.
Permits Rhode Island residents, 21 years of age or older, to carry a concealed handgun, without a permit.
Expands firearm rights to recognize out of state carry permits, authorizes weapons carried during emergency evacuation and establishes an appeal process for permit denied.
Prohibits any city or town or licensing authority from charging more than forty dollars ($40.00) for any license or permit to carry a concealed weapon.
Defines suitable person, establishes reasons for applying for concealed carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process for denials, provides that records are not public permits hunting with suppressor.
Provides that any person eighteen (18) years of age who is issued a license or permit may carry a stun gun.
Exempts certain U.S. employees from having to obtain state licenses to carry a visible or concealed pistol or revolver.
Allows a law enforcement agency to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.
Defines suitable person and establishes reasons for applying for carry permit, establishes what information is required on applications, establishes appeal process if application denied and provides that records are not public.
Makes amendments to various provisions relative to subdivision of land review, review stages, special provisions related to development and the procedures for approvals from various permitting authorities.