Rhode Island Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Are silencers (suppressors) legal in Rhode Island?

Yes
No
Only for hunting
Only for law enforcement and military

The correct answer is: No

Silencers, also known as suppressors, are not legal in the state of Rhode Island. The federal government allows the possession and use of silencers, but not all states have adopted these laws. Rhode Island is one of the states that has not legalized silencers for general public use. Option A is incorrect because silencers are not legal in Rhode Island, option C is incorrect because silencers are not only legal for hunting, and option D is also incorrect because silencers are not legal for law enforcement or military use in Rhode Island.