That's one step further. Remember, they are looking for a reason NOT to issue, so make sure you don't come across as Zimmerman, but make it clear that you will only use your firearm as a last resort if you fear your life is in danger. You should bring a voice recorder and tell them that you would like to record the interview to make sure there are no misunderstandings later regarding what was said.
The statutory requirements are pretty basic for a town permit and the Chief is Shall issue if you meet all the requirements. If he doesn't issue, then he needs to give you the reasons why.
Justice Fortunato (Archer vs. MacGarry RI Superior Court2002-5593, pg 17):
Chief Justice Williams also said that if the applicant has met the conditions of the statute, the licensing authority has no discretion to withhold the license. RI Supreme Court Mosby vs. Devine 2001-161 Appeal, pg 23.
The law is on your side (assuming you meet all other requirements and can legally possess firearms)!
Good luck, and please keep us posted.
The statutory requirements are pretty basic for a town permit and the Chief is Shall issue if you meet all the requirements. If he doesn't issue, then he needs to give you the reasons why.
Justice Fortunato (Archer vs. MacGarry RI Superior Court2002-5593, pg 17):
if the person is a suitable person andmeets the other criteria that I just quoted from the statute11-47-11), at that point there is no discretion on the part of thelicensing authority. According to the legislature at that point thepermit shall issue”
Chief Justice Williams also said that if the applicant has met the conditions of the statute, the licensing authority has no discretion to withhold the license. RI Supreme Court Mosby vs. Devine 2001-161 Appeal, pg 23.
The law is on your side (assuming you meet all other requirements and can legally possess firearms)!
Good luck, and please keep us posted.