Rhode Island Carry Permit Qualification

DR Security & Training is authorized to administer the qualification course for all civilians looking to obtain a Rhode Island license to carry a pistol.

Rhode Island Civilian Firearm Qualification Requirements

§ 11-47-15 Proof of ability required for license or permit

No person shall be issued a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver concealed upon his or her person until he or she has presented certification as prescribed in § 11-47-16 that he or she has qualified with a pistol or revolver of a caliber equal to or larger than the one he or she intends to carry, that qualification to consist of:

• Firing a score of 195 or better out of a possible score of 300 with thirty (30) consecutive rounds
• At a distance of twenty-five (25) yards on the army "L" target, firing "slow" fire. 
• The "slow" fire course shall allow ten (10) minutes for the firing of each of three (3) ten (10) shot strings.

§ 11-47-16 Certification of qualification

Those instructors qualified to administer this course of fire include:

• The range officer of the Rhode Island state police
• The range officer of any city or town police department maintaining a regular and continuing firearms training program
• A pistol instructor certified by the National Rifle Association and/or the United States Revolver Association
• Other qualified persons as the attorney general may designate are authorized to certify the qualification required by §§ 11-47-15 and 11-47-15.1. 

Forms Required

The certification required by §§ 11-47-15 and 11-47-15.1 and § 11-47-15.3 shall be accomplished on a form to be prescribed by the attorney general: Rhode Island Qualification Form

Army-L Qualification Target (14 inch 7-ring in diameter)

(click image for full-size 

practice version that can be printed)

TOTAL

• 2-Hour Range

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