Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-47-40: Register of sales of firearms — Display of firearms
What this law says, in plain English
Firearms sellers must maintain a register of sales with buyer and firearm details, subject to police inspection. Failure to keep the register or improper display of firearms where visible from outside is unlawful.
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