Rhode Island § 11-47-15 - Weapons
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§ 11-47-15. Weapons
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-15
§ 11-47-15. Proof of ability required for license or permit.
No person shall be issued a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver concealed upon his or her person until he or she has presented certification as prescribed in § 11-47-16 that he or she has qualified with a pistol or revolver of a caliber equal to or larger than the one he or she intends to carry, that qualification to consist of firing a score of one hundred ninety-five (195) or better out of a possible score of three hundred (300) with thirty (30) consecutive rounds at a distance of twenty-five (25) yards on the army “L” target, firing “slow” fire. The “slow” fire course shall allow ten (10) minutes for the firing of each of three (3) ten (10) shot strings.
History of Section.
P.L. 1959, ch. 75, § 1; P.L. 1975, ch. 278, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-47-15
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-47-15 cover?
Section 11-47-15 ("Weapons") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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