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Lawsuit challenges Rhode Island's gun safety measures

Published 06/25/2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A lawsuit has been filed challenging Rhode Island’s recently passed gun control measures. Days after Gov. Dan McKee held a ceremonial signing of those laws, a Providence law firm representing a local hunting and fishing supply store is challenging their legality. McKee signed legislation to ban high-capacity magazines, prevent the open carry of loaded rifles,...

RHODE ISLAND SENATE VOTES TO LIMIT FIREARMS TO 10 ROUNDS

Published 06/22/2022

The bills aim to reduce gun violence and prevent mass shootings like recent ones in New York and Texas. In addition to banning large-capacity gun magazines, the bills raise the state's minimum age for buying rifles and shotguns from 18 to 21, and prohibit loaded rifles and shotguns from being carried in public. Current state law already...

Rhode Island Governor to Sign 3 Gun Control Bills Into Law

Published 06/22/2022

Rhode Island Governor to Sign 3 Gun Control Bills Into Law Rhode Island’s governor is signing three firearms bills into law on Tuesday, including a ban on magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. Click here for details