Giffords demands gun control after Brown University shooting despite campus already being a gun-free zone.
Gun Control Advocates Exploit Brown Shooting Before Details Emerge
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Judge Cites Bruen to Support Rhode Island Open Carry Law
Rhode Island is a “shall-issue” state for concealed handgun carry permits. However, a person wanting to open carry must get a second “unlimited” permit.
Federal Judge Claims Open Carry Is Not a Constitutional Right in Rhode Island
A federal judge has ruled that Rhode Island’s requirement for showing “need” to openly carry a firearm does not violate the Second Amendment—handing a win to the state’s attorney general and a setback to local gun rights advocates.
Rhode Island Sends MSR Ban to Governor Despite Recent SCOTUS Warnings
It’s possible gun control activist legislators in Rhode Island – including Gov. Dan McKee – haven’t seen or read recent opinions from the U.S. Supreme Court specifically mentioning or pertaining to Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs), like the AR-15…
Rhode Island State House Passes “Assault Weapons” Ban
Rhode Island legislators in the State House passed House Bill 5436, the state’s proposed assault weapons ban.
Rhode Island Democrats Poised to Push Through ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
Anti-gun Democrats in Rhode Island appear poised to pass a sweeping ban on so-called “assault weapons” while the tiny state’s gun owners are girding for battle.
Rhode Island Ban on Stun Guns Ruled Unconstitutional
On March 15, 2022, a federal district judge found the Rhode Island law banning the possession of stun guns to be unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Rhode Island Stun Gun Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Consequently, Judgment shall enter in favor of Plaintiffs. Defendants are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from enforcing § 11-47-42(a) as related to stun guns.
Rhode Island: Two Bills To Legalize Suppressors Scheduled For Committee Hearing
On Monday, April 12th, the Rhode Island Senate Committee on Judiciary will host a virtual public hearing on 21 firearms related bills. Included in the docket are Senate Bill 508 and Senate Bill 517
Rhode Island: Gun Bill Night Scheduled for Wednesday in House Judiciary
Ocean State lawmakers will be burning the midnight oil next Wednesday night poring over a lengthy agenda in the House Judiciary Committee.
Rhode Island: One Last Push to Fight Gun Control Bills
It is typical for lawmakers to suspend the rules in the waning days of session, and this becomes an especially dangerous time for gun owners when anti-gun bills can be quickly called to the floor…
Rhode Island: Committee Recommends Two Gun Control Bills for Passage
Senate Bill 2292A, sponsored by Senator James Seveney (D-11), would ban certain firearm accessories and impose a $10,000 fine and 10-year prison sentence..
Rhode Island: Massive Opposition to Gun Control Bills in Providence
The Fire Marshal was on hand at the Statehouse Tuesday afternoon as NRA members and Ocean State gun owners rallied to oppose the latest wave of gun control bills..
Six Year Wait for Recovery of Seized Guns Ruled Unconstitutional
Law enforcement officers seize privately-owned firearms in a variety of situations.
Rhode Island Bills that Violate Due Process Held in Committee as Assembly Adjourns
On Thursday, June 26, the Rhode Island General Assembly adjourned from their 2015 Legislative Session.
Rhode Island Bills that Violate Due Process to Receive Vote in Senate Committee
Tomorrow, June 24, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on a pair of anti-gun bills. Senate Bill 503 and Senate Bill 520 are gun bans disguised as domestic violence prevention bills.
Rhode Island: Anti-Gun Bills that Violate Due Process Moving in the Senate
Tomorrow, June 18, the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider a pair of anti-gun bills upon rise of the Senate.
Rhode Island: General Assembly Adjourns for Remainder of Year
The NRA and gun rights activists spent many nights at the Statehouse during the last six months, testifying against dozens of gun control bills…
Rhode Island: Senate & House Committees to Hear Over a Dozen Gun Bills this Week
Anti-gun state lawmakers continue their assault on the constitutional rights of Rhode Island gun owners this week in Providence…
Hope for Second Amendment in Rhode Island
Nicholas Mattiello is the new speaker of the Rhode Island House yesterday, March 27th. Mattiello has an A+ rating from the NRA.
RI State Senator Miller Tells Second Amendment Supporter Go F**K Yourself
Gun control loving, State Senator, Josh Miller (D), has a message for second amendment advocates who are concerned the legislation he is backing would turn them into criminals; “Go fuck yourself”…
National Shooting Sports Foundation Testifies for FixNICS before R.I. Task Force
Our FixNICS effort is gaining ground. Several state legislatures have passed measures to improve the reporting of all records on prohibited persons, including adjudicated mental health records to NICS…
Rhode Island: Gun Owners Successful in the Ocean State
Last week, the Rhode Island General Assembly adjourned its 2013 legislative session and gun owners emerged victorious as several anti-Second Amendment bills died when the clock expired…
Bill Will Make RI Citizens Criminals for Owning Modern Sporting Rifles
Rhode Island already has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, but that is not stopping leadership from trying to ban manufacture, sale and possession of AR15 style rifles…
Registration and Gun Tax Bill Would Dismantle Gun Ownership in Rhode Island
House Bill 5573, sponsored by Democrat representatives, would require all firearms in the state of Rhode Island to be registered – both pistols and long guns…
Rhode Island: Providence Passes Resolution Banning Semi-Automatic Guns
On Thursday night, the Providence City Council passed a resolution banning all semi-automatic firearms. This sweeping gun ban proclamation is an all-out assault on the Second Amendment rights of Rhode Islanders…
ATW Companies Relocates Metalform Manufacturing Operations To Rhode Island
Pistol magazine fabrication now consolidated with a wide range of firearms capabilities…
Firearms Industry Helps New England Patriot Matt Light Keep Kids on Target
Firearms Industry Helps New England Patriot Matt Light Take Aim to Keep Kids on Target