Rhode Island Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Are private gun sales legal in Rhode Island without a background check?

Yes, in all cases
No, background checks are required for all sales
Yes, but only for shotguns and rifles
Yes, but only if the seller and buyer are relatives

The correct answer is: No, background checks are required for all sales

In Rhode Island, private gun sales are not legal without a background check. The correct answer is B because state law requires background checks for all gun sales, whether they are conducted by licensed dealers or private individuals. This measure is put in place to help ensure that guns do not end up in the hands of individuals who are prohibited from possessing firearms due to criminal history or other disqualifying factors. Option A is incorrect because private sales cannot bypass the background check requirement. Option C is incorrect as it suggests that shotguns and rifles are exempt from background checks, which is not the case in Rhode Island. Option D is also incorrect because being relatives does not exempt individuals from the background check requirement in private gun sales in the state.