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Rhode Island LTC Requirements
How to get a Rhode Island Rhode Island License/Permit to Carry a Concealable Weapon (LTC): fees, training, fingerprints, processing time, and renewal.
How to apply
- Application fee
- $40 — $40 for the license (R.I. Gen. Laws §11-47-11), plus fingerprint/background-check costs.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Training
- Required — The applicant must demonstrate indicated proficiency by qualifying on a firing range (a passing score on a prescribed marksmanship course) under R.I. Gen. Laws §11-47-15/§11-47-16.
- Fingerprints
- Required
- Processing time
- See official source
- Validity / renewal
- 4 years, then renewal
- Residency
- Open to non-residents
- Non-resident permit
- Available
Applications are processed by Local city/town licensing authority, or the Attorney General.
Steps to get a Rhode Island LTC
- Confirm you are eligible. Be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
- Complete the required firearms training. The applicant must demonstrate indicated proficiency by qualifying on a firing range (a passing score on a prescribed marksmanship course) under R.I. Gen. Laws §11-47-15/§11-47-16.
- Get fingerprinted. Submit fingerprints for the state and FBI background check as part of the application.
- Submit your application to Local city/town licensing authority, or the Attorney General. File your Rhode Island License/Permit to Carry a Concealable Weapon (LTC) application with Local city/town licensing authority, or the Attorney General. See the official page for forms and instructions.
- Pay the application fee. Pay the LTC application fee of $40. $40 for the license (R.I. Gen. Laws §11-47-11), plus fingerprint/background-check costs.
- Receive your permit and note the renewal date. Once approved, your LTC is valid for 4 years, after which it must be renewed.
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Rhode Island Attorney General — Pistol Permits.
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Rhode Island LTC FAQ
- What are the requirements for a Rhode Island LTC?
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old, and submit fingerprints. The application is processed by Local city/town licensing authority, or the Attorney General.
- Is training required for a Rhode Island LTC?
- Yes. Rhode Island requires firearms training to obtain the LTC. The applicant must demonstrate indicated proficiency by qualifying on a firing range (a passing score on a prescribed marksmanship course) under R.I. Gen. Laws §11-47-15/§11-47-16.
- How long does it take to get a Rhode Island LTC?
- Rhode Island has not published a specific processing-time estimate for the LTC — check with Local city/town licensing authority, or the Attorney General for current wait times.
- Can non-residents get a Rhode Island LTC?
- Yes. Rhode Island issues a LTC to qualifying non-residents.
- How much does the Rhode Island LTC cost, and how long is it valid?
- The application fee is $40. $40 for the license (R.I. Gen. Laws §11-47-11), plus fingerprint/background-check costs. The permit is valid for 4 years before renewal.
Sources
- Rhode Island Attorney General — Pistol Permits (2026-07-10)