Secure Storage

In June 2024, Rhode Island Laws §11-47-60.11, §11-47-60.32, and §11-47-60.43 went into effect and requires safe storage of firearms, adds rifles and shotguns to the types of firearms that must have a trigger lock or other safety device included with purchase, requires firearms dealers to post signs about safe storage, and includes civil and criminal penalties for anyone who violates the law. Rhode Island State law mandates the use of trigger locks and no licensed retail dealer can sell a pistol without also providing a trigger lock or other safety device designed to prevent an unauthorized user from operating the pistol. Rhode Island law also requires that firearms are stored in secured or locked containers or have a tamper-resistant lock or other safety device.

Rhode Island State law mandates the use of trigger locks and no licensed retail dealer can sell a pistol without also providing a trigger lock or other safety device designed to prevent an unauthorized user from operating the pistol. Rhode Island law also requires that firearms are stored in secured or locked containers or have a tamper-resistant lock or other safety device.

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