Rhode Island Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What is required to transfer a handgun between private parties in Rhode Island?

  1. Background check

  2. Firearms safety course certificate

  3. Rhode Island hunting license

  4. Nothing is required

The correct answer is: Background check

In Rhode Island, in order to transfer a handgun between two private parties, a background check is required. This is to ensure that the person receiving the handgun is legally allowed to possess it. Options B and C are not relevant to the transfer of a handgun between private parties. Option D is incorrect, as a background check is required. Therefore, the correct answer is A.