How many gun shops are in Rhode Island?

There are 295 firearms businesses in Rhode Island, including gun shops, ranges, gunsmiths, trainers, and sporting goods stores.

Where can I go shooting in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has 41 shooting ranges and locations listed in our directory, including indoor ranges, outdoor ranges, and public land areas.

What can you hunt in Rhode Island?

Whitetail deer (limited). Wild turkey. Waterfowl. Small game. Limited hunting areas due to state size. Dedicated hunters make the most of available land.

Rhode Island Gun Shops, Ranges & Gunsmiths

Firearms Law Profile

Shall Issue2A: D

Hybrid shall/may issue (local vs. AG). Safety certificate for handgun purchase. Magazine limits (10 rounds). Castle Doctrine (limited).

FFLs: 55

Ownership: 14.8%

Castle DoctrineYes

Stand Your GroundNo

State PreemptionNo

Red Flag / ERPOYes

Waiting Period7 days

Universal BGCYes

NFA ItemsPartial

Assault Weapons BanNo

Magazine Limit10 rounds

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USPSA/IDPATrap & Skeet3-GunSporting Clays

Hybrid shall/may issue (local police vs. AG). Safety certificate for handgun purchase. Magazine capacity limits (10 rounds). Engaged gun owners and active clubs. Small but dedicated firearms community that supports each other.

Business Types

296 total

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Dealers29

dealer28

not_gun_business24

Ranges23

Manufacturers22

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About Rhode Island

Ocean State tradition

Find FFLs, ranges, and gunsmiths across Rhode Island—small state, dedicated community.

This directory connects you with 295+ firearms businesses, 41+ shooting locations, 346 upcoming events, and the Rhode Island firearms community.

"Ocean State." Providence urban culture. Newport historic wealth. Small state identity. New England traditions. Maritime heritage. Tight-knit communities.

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02 // HERITAGE

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Heritage & History

Rhode Island's firearms legacy

Rhode Island Firearms History

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Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union, but its firearms history punches well above its weight. From one of the earliest mandatory-carry laws...

03 // BROWSE

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Find what you need in Rhode Island

Firearms Directory

295 businesses

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41+ locations

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Gun shows, matches, classes

346 upcoming

04 // SPORTS

#04

Hunting & Shooting Sports

Traditions, competitions, and opportunities

Hunting in Rhode Island

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600 square miles of huntable land in the smallest state in the country sounds like a footnote, but Rhode Island's wildlife management areas hold real ...

Shooting Sports in Rhode Island

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Rhode Island's competitive shooting scene is smaller than neighboring Massachusetts or Connecticut, but it's active. The state has working clubs cover...

05 // CITIES

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Rhode Island Cities

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Warwick

26 businesses

Providence

17 businesses

Cranston

16 businesses

Richmond

10 businesses

Pawtucket

8 businesses

Exeter

8 businesses

North Kingstown

7 businesses

Lincoln

7 businesses

North Smithfield

6 businesses

Wyoming

6 businesses

Foster

6 businesses

Smithfield

6 businesses

06 // ACCESS

#06

Access & Getting Started

Public lands, ranges, and newcomer resources

Public Land & Range Access in Rhode Island

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Rhode Island has no BLM land and no national forests — those management categories don't apply here. Public land access is entirely through state-mana...

Getting Started in Rhode Island

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Rhode Island does not have constitutional carry. Purchasing a firearm here involves state-specific steps on top of the federal process, and the waitin...

07 // EXPLORE

#07

Getting Started

Explore Rhode Island's firearms community

346

Find Events

Gun shows, competitions, training classes, and club shoots across Rhode Island.

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Find a Range

Indoor ranges, outdoor clubs, and public land shooting areas with maps and directions.

Explore Ranges

295

Find Gun Shops

FFLs, gunsmiths, sporting goods stores, and firearms dealers across Rhode Island.

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08 // CULTURE

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Community & Culture

What makes Rhode Island unique

Rhode Island's Firearms Culture

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Rhode Island sits in an interesting position: it has one of the lowest gun ownership rates in the country at around 14.8%, a dense urban population ce...

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Addieville East Farm

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Mapleville, RI

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Quahog Classic

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Hopkinton, RI

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CLEVELAND, RI

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Rhode Island Firearms History

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Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union, but its firearms history punches well above its weight. From one of the earliest mandatory-carry laws in colonial America to the first state-level automatic weapons ban in the country, Rhode Island has

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