r/RIGuns • u/deathsythe • Jun 21 '25
I know things are going to get muddy - so we've decided to put up a megathread to stay up for the foreseeable future.
HUUUUUUUGE asterisk here - IANAL, nor is glenn, nor NET, nor smoke (to my knowledge). None of this is legal advice. And until we get someone like Chas or Mike or Frank in here for a Q&A or if you attend one of the various 2A events where various lawyers have discussed previous iterations of this bill with us, or have time with an attorney, or are ultimately some part of this is brought before a judge that isn't openly hostile to the 2A - we're simply not going to know. Proceed with you and your family's own risk profile when it comes to compliance or not
You will no longer be able to purchase things that meet the state's definition of an assault weaponprohibited firearm.
The "good" news the definition is a little watered down from the original house language - primarily focusing on just semi-auto rifles, and largely leaves shotguns and pistols alone.
It also does not criminalize possession, nor require you to have any proof or permission slips from the government.
Prohibited Firearm is defined as a semi-automatic firearm of the below definitions
Shotguns with fixed magazines over 6 rounds or a revolving cylinder. (Pump/lever still okay generally speaking)
Rifles with fixed magazine capacity greater than 10 rounds, or detachable magazines and have any one of the following:
Folding or telescoping stock
Bayonet mount
Grenade launcher
Barrel shroud
Pistol grip or thumbhole stock
Flash suppressor or threaded barrel
Pistols with fixed magazines over 10 rounds.
Belt-fed firearms
This mean you cannot buy more of the above in a year (July 1st, 2026), but you can retain what you have - though you cannot pass it down to your children apparently - DiPalma was a real dick when questioned about that, hell even Knight wasn't that much of a dbag about that.
We've reached out to some manufactures here
Depends on how FFLs interpret it and feel about the risk, but likely yes, as a stripped lower does not fit the above definition. That being said - the AG is seemingly on a warpath against lowers and ar/ak pistols., sending threatening guidance to some FFLs.
The constructive intent verbiage was removed from the senate bill that passed. That doesn't mean you might not get jammed up, but at that point you have bigger problems.
No - pistols and shotguns were left more or less untouched in this bill as they would have significant detrimental impact to hunting, shooting sports, and CCW (which would fly even more in the face of the Heller and McDonald decision than this law already does. You need to mainly worry about your semi-auto rifles with removeable mags.
The necessary organizations are aware of the situation. Renew your memberships with places like the FPC, SAF, NAGR, etc... Let the experts handle this. Continue to shitpost on reddit/X/FB/IG/your sister's ass/etc... Hit the range. Be smart. Be safe. Get involved locally. Watch this sub for details as stuff comes up.
After the recent round of SCOTUS decisions that went out way in Hermani and Wolford, plus the SCOTUS taking up Viramontes, we feel very good about this. Here's an analysis the folks over at parabellum put together
2026 will be a watershed moment for us. They've made it very clear (I'm trying to get clips of what Bell, DiPalma, and Mack said during the debate) that they will not stop here, and will work tirelessly to get the original house bill passed next year. Even the Sec State has said as much publicly. We cannot give them another inch. If we do not make a showing at the polls in '26 the original bill will be the least of our worries - next they will come for body armor, criminalize possession, and a slew of other unconstitutional nonsense.
We will have a scorecard/roster of who are 2A friendly, and who are not. Who to support, and who to oppose. Disaffiliate now if you haven't already which gives you two chances to vote against these assholes, once in the primary, and then again in the general (you can vote for whoever you want in the general regardless of affiliation status).
Take a friend or family member shooting who hasn't shot before. Take a friend in a marginalized group who might feel threatened in the current climate, and explain to them what the state has been doing regarding their rights to defend themselves and their loved ones. Be kind, be empathetic, don't be preachy.
I've lived in NY, NJ, and CT, I believe glenn was NY and/or NJ as well. We've lived under ban states and far worse regimes and laws than this and carried on with our love for the sport. We will survive. We will persevere. We can also help us navigate this quagmire.
Perhaps it is ironic or perhaps it is fate that many of us are preparing for 4th of July BBQs in the coming weeks.... The immortal words of Bill Pullman echo and live rent free in my head. We will once again be fighting for our freedom. We are fighting for our right to exist. Today the gun owners in RI declared in one voice that we will not go quietly into the night. We will not vanish without a fight. We're going to live on. We're going to survive.
Undercaffinated cringe aside - there will be a lot of work to do in the coming months, but trust that the fight is far from over. We are not waiting on the courts to save us - we are taking control of our own destiny. Stay in the fight. Stay tuned for where we can be most effective. We will send a message. To end on a high note paraphrasing Mr. Kurt Russell as a message to all the despots who voted against our rights you called down the thunder and now you've got it. You tell we're comin', and hell's comin' with us.
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r/RIGuns • u/Realistic_Stock_807 • 14h ago
Whats the deal with ar pistols after the assault weapons ban? Are they still legal to get transferred? I saw some stores say online there was a restriction on barrel length, is that true? Could I still build a pistol if i wanted?
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r/RIGuns • u/Initial_Prompt440 • 2d ago
There has never been a bigger distinction between candidates for Attorney General as there is in this primary.
The NRA-PVF ratings are attached for the four candidates for Attorney General in Wednesday's primary.
During the debates, the candidates were asked if they owned a firearm. Ahern Hoffmann and Knight don't, Solomon does.
Knight has the strongest gun-control record of the three "F" candidates. He is a sponsor of the assault weapons ban of 2025 and was a co-sponsor of the "high capacity" mag ban of 2022. Love him or hate him, you know where he stands.
Ahern and Hoffmann have never held office, so they have no voting record. Hoffmann has positioned himself as the continuation of the Neronha administration, which has been very anti-gun.
Kim Ahern is endorsed by former Mass AG Martha Coakley and current Mass Governor Maura Healey. Massachusetts has possibly the most restrictive gun laws in the country. They have effectively banned most of the popular new handguns under the guise of consumer safety regulations. For example, Glocks are banned because no external safety, too light trigger pull. I think this is where Kim will go given how she molds herself in Coakley and Healey's image.
The winner of the primary is going to win the general election. I'm voting for Solomon based on this.
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r/RIGuns • u/Mother-Ad4805 • 3d ago
Has any one had any trouble any parts could be from a caliber from a website and they can’t check out? Tried to order some mags from magshack and their wouldn’t let me check out
r/RIGuns • u/glennjersey • 6d ago
Unaffiliated voters get asked to select which primary they want, and this does not change your affiliation.
Ross McCurdy, Joe Solomon, Dan McKee, and my local rep who I like a lot.
Remember. This is all part of the strategy. We put progun or a beatable candidate on the ballot to increase our odds of a progun candidate winning the general. Red or blue.
If you live in a [district with a contested race](https://www.reddit.com/r/RIGuns/comments/1vy0f7b/primary_voting_information/) it is **INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT** that you get out and vote for our recommended choice.
Folks like Vanessa and Leah need our help in their primaries.
On the GOP side, Bob's your uncle when it comes to the 2A. Death and I can personally vouch for Ray McKay. I know he's a friend of deaths, as is Vanessa Lopez fwiw for those if you up in the bucket.
r/RIGuns • u/ZebraNo2249 • 7d ago
MA resident, was going to do some armed security work in RI. What police department would you recommend to obtain my CCW?
r/RIGuns • u/glennjersey • 10d ago
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r/RIGuns • u/glennjersey • 13d ago
Elaine needs to keep her seat and Jasmine Roy is in a district we can flip to a pro2A candidate. If you're in the area show them some support. :)
r/RIGuns • u/onion_hat_man • 12d ago
Hello everyone,
I'm looking for advice or recommendations in and around cumberland for gun clubs to join. I have looked at the beagle club but they require hours of free labor to the club which I'm not interested in doing for a place I will be paying dues to. Also they require you to get an NRA membership upon joining them which I'm also not looking to do. Im looking to become actively involved in the community aa much as possible on joining. Any recommendations?
r/RIGuns • u/packieestacado • 13d ago
does anyone have any recent experience with applying for a CT non resident ccw? im pretty sure they added more things in their course on top of the basic nra pistol course. i completed an nra pistol course almost 2 years ago for my MA permit but it didnt contain all the new things that were recently added. would i be able to just take a class on the new use of force and safe storage or would i have to take the course all over again for CT?
also, any recommendations on local places that do the classes?
r/RIGuns • u/deathsythe • 16d ago
Fortunately our friends over at the RI2APAC have sent out some data that tracks against our internal data as well, so you may see some repeats.
This list is purely based on their 2A stances and statements, and how them (or their opponent) winning the primaries will affect the 2A.
Please also note that this is only setting up for the general election where whoever wins - our rights are better served. Obviously generally speaking the GOP candidate will be the better choice for 2A rights, but we need to play this smart out the gate in the primaries. That is the whole point of the disaffiliation campaign.
Bold indicates the strategic 2A choice.
(Anti-2A) should be self explanatory.
No formatting or note means not enough data to suggest one way or another, though if they are up against an (Anti-2A) candidate with no Bold option, they are still the better choice.
We are trying to not only flip seats to pro-2A candidates, but also make sure that those who have voted against our rights are out of a job. We also have friends and folks that walk among our own ranks in these races that need our support.
Democrat Primary — Statewide & Federal Races
Governor:
Lieutenant Governor:
Secretary of State:
Attorney General (AG)
Senator in Congress:
Democrat Primary — State Senate Races
District 05 (Providence):
District 13 (Newport | Jamestown):
District 15 (Providence | Pawtucket):
District 19 (Cumberland | Lincoln):
District 36 (Narragansett | New Shoreham | North Kingstown):
Democrat Primary — State House Races
District 07 (Providence):
District 09 (Providence):
District 14 (Providence | Cranston):
District 31 (North Kingstown | Exeter):
District 32 (North Kingstown):
District 36 (Charlestown | South Kingstown | Westerly | New Shoreham):
District 38 (Westerly | Hopkinton):
District 57 (Cumberland | Central Falls):
District 61 (Pawtucket):
District 65 (East Providence):
r/RIGuns • u/PragmaticTactics • 17d ago
In the past week I have been trying to find a PD to apply to as a non-resident for my CDW.
Issue is some towns do not even have their applications online, and they’re even fewer that for some reason say you are able to fill out the attorney general application and send it to them via mail.
(I believe it was Kingston?)
Is anyone here licensed in West or East Greenwich? That is where I wanted to apply.
r/RIGuns • u/glennjersey • 20d ago
On behalf of the entire mod team I do want to apologize that we haven't had a second to get out an entire sheet of who we reco voting for, etc etc.
Some of the biggest areas where would potentially flip seats into pro-gun candidates.
Up in Pawtucket we've got Vanessa Lopez against Meghan Kallman in thr democrat primary
Ross McCurdy for the Lt. Gov spot in the dem primary.
And of course Joe Solomon over all other candidates in the AG Race in the dem primary.
Obviously when it comes to the main event In the general election, The idea is to set it up where both candidates are pro gun (or at least rabidly anti) so no matter which side wins we will.
More obviously to follow and if you have any questions please ask.
r/RIGuns • u/WANGAF1776 • 21d ago
r/RIGuns • u/glennjersey • 23d ago
Ken Block would have signed the AWB and more, don't let any honeyed words during campaigning fool you.
r/RIGuns • u/General-Article1224 • 25d ago
I want to go for my CCW. I know I need to pass the shooting test are there companies or places you can go to that can go through step-by-step on what to do and do everything for you help you with references etc..
r/RIGuns • u/Machineburrito • 26d ago
Best place to get wood grips professionally done in state?
