Rhode Island Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

To legally transport a firearm in a vehicle in Rhode Island, how must the firearm be stored?

1. Unloaded and in a locked container

2. Unloaded and in the glove compartment

3. Loaded but not chambered

4. Any of the above methods

The correct answer is: Unloaded and in a locked container

In the state of Rhode Island, it is illegal to transport a firearm in a vehicle unless it is unloaded and stored in a locked container. This is for the safety of both the gun owner and others on the road. Option B is incorrect because storing a firearm in the glove compartment, even if unloaded, is considered accessible to the driver and therefore not securely stored. Option C is incorrect as it is illegal to transport a loaded firearm in a vehicle, even if the chamber is not loaded. Option D is incorrect because only option A meets the legal requirements for transporting a firearm in a vehicle in Rhode Island.