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By applying for a permit to carry a pistol or revolver:
With the City of East Providence, you are exercising your right under Rhode Island General Law 11-47-11. It is this statute that gives the East Providence Police Department the right and responsibility to administer this program in accordance with the law. It is intended as a service to the people of Rhode Island.
It is important to remember that a permit to carry a pistol or revolver does not authorize you to use the firearm. Other provisions of RI Law regulate such usage of a handgun. Please carefully read the enclosed policy regarding the issuance of the pistol or revolver permit. It is intended to serve as a guideline to aid you in understanding the authority and responsibility of the City of East Providence to carry out RI law.
Also contained in this application are the RI General Laws relating to weapons, known as the Firearms Act. Before you are granted a permit to carry a pistol or revolver, you must acknowledge that you are familiar with the provision of the Act. State of Rhode Island General Laws-11-47-11
This application package does not include Federal laws pertaining to firearms. You must observe both Federal and RI laws. Federal law is administered by Federal agencies. For information related to Federal regulation of firearms, you may contact the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
The application itself must be filled out completely and truthfully. It is a crime to knowingly give false information to obtain a permit to carry a pistol or revolver. Please read the instructions carefully and note that first-time and renewal applicants must supply all information requested to the City of East Providence at the time of application.
The submission of the application for a permit to carry a pistol or revolver is the beginning of a process of review. The completed application will be reviewed by the Chief of Police and/or his designee. The process will culminate in an approval or denial of your application. If your application is denied, you will be advised by mail. The applicant may appeal the decision as set forth under Rhode Island Law. A successful applicant for a permit to carry a pistol or revolver will be notified by mail to respond personally to the East Providence Police Department to obtain the approved permit. Please exercise your privilege to carry a pistol or revolver in the State of Rhode Island responsibly, properly, and safely
