Rhode Island Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Is it legal to carry a firearm openly in Rhode Island without a permit?

Yes, it is legal
No, it is not legal
Yes, but only in rural areas
Yes, but only with local police approval

The correct answer is: No, it is not legal

In Rhode Island, it is not legal to carry a firearm openly without a permit. This means that individuals are not permitted to carry a visible firearm in public without proper licensing or authorization. Option A is incorrect because it suggests that it is legal to carry a firearm openly without a permit, which is not the case in Rhode Island. Option C is incorrect because the legality of carrying a firearm openly is not limited by location. Option D is incorrect because approval from local police does not override the requirement for a permit. The only correct answer is B - it is not legal to carry a firearm openly in Rhode Island without a permit.