Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Rhode Island?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Rhode Island honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: not honored · NJ permit: not honored · Visitors need a permit Rhode Island honors.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Not honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Not honored
Rhode Island honors no other state's permit or license. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
No
No permitless carry. R.I. Gen. Laws §11-47-8(a): no carrying a pistol on the person or in a vehicle, visible or concealed, without a license under §§11-47-11, -12, or -18; §11-47-9 exemptions are police/military/transport only. official source
Resident Permits Rhode Island Honors (0)
None. Rhode Island honors no other state's permit.
Rhode Island honors no other state's permit or license. official source
Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
A resident permit means a permit issued by the state you live in.
Non-Resident Permits in Rhode Island
No. Rhode Island does not honor any non-resident permit on our map.
Tap a permit to see why and the official source. Shown for a visitor who lives in New York; for another home state, use the coverage checker.
New York (NYPD) non-resident license (held by someone who lives outside New York)Not honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
Florida non-resident permitNot honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
Utah non-resident permitNot honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitNot honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
Arizona non-resident permitNot honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
Texas non-resident permitNot honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
Virginia non-resident permitNot honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
Maryland non-resident permitNot honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
Connecticut non-resident permitNot honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
Washington DC non-resident permitNot honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
New Jersey non-resident permitNot honored
Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption. official source
Know Before You Go
Magazines over 10 rounds banned (2022 law); 21+ for a license; open carry restricted.
Can a visitor get a Rhode Island permit? Yes. Rhode Island issues non-resident permits.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Rhode Island with a New York license?
No. Rhode Island recognizes no other state's permit: §11-47-8 requires a Rhode Island license, and §11-47-9 lists no out-of-state permit exemption.
Can I carry in Rhode Island with a New Jersey permit?
No. Rhode Island honors no other state's permit or license.
Does Rhode Island honor non-resident permits?
No. Rhode Island does not honor any non-resident permit on our map.
Can visitors carry in Rhode Island without a permit?
No. Visitors need a permit Rhode Island honors. No permitless carry. R.I. Gen. Laws §11-47-8(a): no carrying a pistol on the person or in a vehicle, visible or concealed, without a license under §§11-47-11, -12, or -18; §11-47-9 exemptions are police/military/transport only.
Can a non-resident get a Rhode Island carry permit?
Yes. Rhode Island issues non-resident permits.
Official Sources
Every answer on this page comes from the 2A613 reciprocity map, built from these official state pages and checked again every night.
Checked against official sources November 6, 2026. Laws change: always verify before you travel. A state where you can carry still has its own rules: places where carry is banned (schools, government buildings, airports, bars and more), magazine and ammunition limits, and duty-to-inform rules. Federal property is off limits. Inside New York City you need an NYPD license (a NY license from another county is not enough), and Washington DC honors no other state's permits. This is general information, not legal advice.
Disclaimer: All information on this page was gathered from official state websites and other public sources and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice. Gun laws and reciprocity agreements change often and without notice, and 2a613.com cannot guarantee that this information is complete, accurate or current. 2a613.com, its owners and contributors are not responsible or liable for any mistakes, omissions or outdated information, or for any action taken based on this page. Before you carry in or travel through any state, confirm the current law directly with that state's Attorney General or State Police, and consult a licensed attorney when in doubt. You alone are responsible for knowing and following the laws wherever you are. Legal Disclaimer
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