Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee on June 26 signed legislation that bans the sale of certain military-style weapons in that state.
The law (2025-S 0359A) bans the manufacture, purchase, sale, or transfer of military-style weapons, including certain types of semi-automatic rifles and shotguns. It allows current lawful owners to possess these firearms and also allows those owners to sell their firearms to federally licensed dealers or individuals outside of the state who can lawfully possess them. Violations are punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, and firearm forfeiture. The law goes into effect on July 1, 2026.
The ban is the latest piece of gun safety legislation Gov. McKee has signed into law. Others include a ban on large-capacity gun magazines, requiring the safe storage of firearms, raising the legal age to purchase firearms or ammunition from 18 to 21, and prohibiting the open carry of any loaded rifle or shotgun in public.
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