Rhode Island Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Can local governments in Rhode Island enact their own firearms regulations?

Yes, without restrictions
No, state laws preempt local regulations
Yes, but only with state approval
Only for discharge ordinances

The correct answer is: No, state laws preempt local regulations

State laws preempt local regulations means that any local laws regarding firearms in Rhode Island would be overruled by state laws. This means that local governments do not have the authority to create their own firearm regulations and are limited to following the regulations set by the state. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect because they suggest that local governments have the power to create their own firearm regulations, which is not the case due to state preemption.