Rhode Island’s Gun Permit System Upheld: Judge Rules Open Carry “Need” Requirement Constitutional
In a recent ruling, a federal judge upheld Rhode Island’s gun permit system, deeming it compliant with the Second Amendment. The judge granted summary judgment in favor of the state, dismissing a lawsuit filed by a gun owners’ coalition that challenged the requirement of demonstrating “a need” for an open-carry permit. The plaintiffs, who had been denied unrestricted permits, argued against the law, citing a 2022 Supreme Court decision, but the judge clarified that this ruling did not mandate open carry and that Rhode Island’s law aligns with historical regulations. The gun owners plan to appeal the decision.
John Q. Hosedrinker