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Can someone please clarify if people with a MASS LTC, can or can't CCW in RI?
Can someone please clarify if people with a MASS LTC, can or can't CCW in RI?
RIGL 11-47-8 said:(a) No person shall, without a license or permit issued as provided in §§ 11-47-11, 11-47-12 and 11-47-18, carry a pistol or revolver in any vehicle or conveyance or on or about his or her person whether visible or concealed, except in his or her dwelling house or place of business or on land possessed by him or her or as provided in §§ 11-47-9 and 11-47-10. The provisions of these sections shall not apply to any person who is the holder of a valid license or permit issued by the licensing authority of another state, or territory of the United States, or political subdivision of the state or territory, allowing him or her to carry a pistol or revolver in any vehicle or conveyance or on or about his or her person whether visible or concealed, provided the person is merely transporting the firearm through the state in a vehicle or other conveyance without any intent on the part of the person to detain him or herself or remain within the state of Rhode Island.
Also, if you could point to where it says it in RI or MA laws?
Can't CC in RI with MA LTC. Need RI non-resident CCW license. No reciprocity.
See above...although some states recognize the MA LTC, RI is not one of them, and MA does not recognize any other state's LTC.
A good and usually reliable website that looks at each state and reciprocity is http://www.handgunlaw.us/.
As Mike said, ONLY if you are merely transiting the State...
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title11/11-47/11-47-8.HTM
See the first sentence of the statute quoted above.
Same info here without login.newportri, whoops, you need to setup an account to access the URL you posted.
Here is the statute, pertinent part in bold. It says "his or her dwelling house or place of business". Probably a relative's house does not qualify as yours. There is also an exception for a bonafide range (§ 11-47-10).... RI does not license possession like we do, right? So, if someone who lived and was LTC'd here and had family in a border town, could that person carry to that family members property? Technically not detaining yourself, and ending up on private property, right? ....
§ 11-47-8 License or permit required for carrying pistol – Possession of machine gun. – (a) No person shall, without a license or permit issued as provided in §§ 11-47-11, 11-47-12 and 11-47-18, carry a pistol or revolver in any vehicle or conveyance or on or about his or her person whether visible or concealed, except in his or her dwelling house or place of business or on land possessed by him or her or as provided in §§ 11-47-9 and 11-47-10. The provisions of these sections shall not apply to any person who is the holder of a valid license or permit issued by the licensing authority of another state, or territory of the United States, or political subdivision of the state or territory, allowing him or her to carry a pistol or revolver in any vehicle or conveyance or on or about his or her person whether visible or concealed, provided the person is merely transporting the firearm through the state in a vehicle or other conveyance without any intent on the part of the person to detain him or herself or remain within the state of Rhode Island. No person shall manufacture, sell, purchase, or possess a machine gun except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Every person violating the provision of this section shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten (10) years, or by a fine up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both, and except for a first conviction under this section shall not be afforded the provisions of suspension or deferment of sentence, nor a probation.
Here is the statute, pertinent part in bold. It says "his or her dwelling house or place of business". Probably a relative's house does not qualify as yours. There is also an exception for a bonafide range (§ 11-47-10).
You're welcome. Here is the link to the RI Firearm statues if you want to look anything up:Ahh, thanks for your time.
No, never. RI has no reciprocity with anyone, just like MA.
RI does have peaceable journey law but that will not cover you if you are detaining yourself in the state for any length of time, other than passing through. It's really only good for something like transiting from MA to CT via RI if you are also a CT holder.
-Mike
As Mike said, ONLY if you are merely transiting the State...
11-47-8
See the first sentence of the statute quoted above.
You can transport your handgun to and from the range in RI without any permit. Be sure to check the statute for the specific requirements for transport (unloaded, etc.). Don't make any detours or other stops on the way to the range.Don't want to resurrect an old thread but figured we should keep this in 1 place.
If I wanted to join a shooing range in RI as a MA LTC holder would I have to apply to RI?
I assume I would, but without a real NEED if assume there will be restrictions.
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You can transport your handgun to and from the range in RI without any permit. Be sure to check the statute for the specific requirements for transport (unloaded, etc.). Don't make any detours or other stops on the way to the range.
If i might resurrect this, has anyone in mass gone through the process and could they outline it here?
sorry to resurrect an old thread... how do folks who live on MA/RI border towns handle this? It's been one of the reasons I've been so hesitant to carry. There's always a chance that I'll end up in RI at some point during the day. My inlaws also live there, so we're there fairly often.
I realize I can apply for RI non-res license. Is "well I have a MA LTC and would like to be legal if I cross the border" a good reason on a RI permit application.
sorry to resurrect an old thread... how do folks who live on MA/RI border towns handle this? It's been one of the reasons I've been so hesitant to carry. There's always a chance that I'll end up in RI at some point during the day. My inlaws also live there, so we're there fairly often.
I realize I can apply for RI non-res license. Is "well I have a MA LTC and would like to be legal if I cross the border" a good reason on a RI permit application.
How difficult is it to get a non-resident CCW license? Is it as bad as it is in Mass?
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Great reference! Thanks, Mark!
I was able to get a RI license without any difficulty at all. But, I also happen to own a home in RI and use it as a second address. I still to this day have not gone shooting in RI