Prohibits purchases of more than one firearm in any thirty (30) day period.

Rhode Island Bill Summary: One Firearm Per Month Limit

This bill would make it illegal in Rhode Island to buy more than one firearm within any 30-day period. Under this proposal, a person could still purchase firearms, but would need to wait at least 30 days between purchases. Buying a second gun within that window would be considered a criminal offense under the state's weapons laws.

The bill would affect anyone in Rhode Island who buys, or attempts to buy, firearms from dealers or other sellers. People who only occasionally purchase a single firearm at a time would likely not notice any change in their day-to-day lives. However, those who collect firearms, purchase multiple guns as gifts, or buy several weapons in a short period of time for any reason would be directly impacted, as they would need to space out their purchases over multiple months.

Currently, this bill has been introduced in the Rhode Island Senate and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee, which means it is in the early stages of the legislative process. The committee will review the bill before deciding whether to move it forward for a full Senate vote. No final action has been taken yet.