Rhode Island Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Are private firearms sales allowed in Rhode Island without a background check?

Yes, no background check is required
No, a background check is required for all sales
Yes, but only for shotguns and rifles
Yes, but only between immediate family members

The correct answer is: No, a background check is required for all sales

Private firearms sales are not allowed in Rhode Island without a background check. This is because the state has implemented a universal background check requirement for all firearm sales, including those between private parties. Option A is incorrect because even though a background check may not be required at the federal level for private sales, Rhode Island has its own stricter laws in place. Option C is incorrect because the state's background check requirement applies to all types of firearms, not just shotguns and rifles. Option D is incorrect because the state does not make exemptions for sales between immediate family members, and a background check is still required.