The bill amends sections 11-47-35.1 and 11-47-35.2 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-47 entitled "Weapons." The amendment includes the insertion of "capitol police" in place of "state marshal’s office" in the list of persons exempt from § 11-47-35, which pertains to the regulation of firearms. This change means that full-time members of the capitol police will now be exempt from certain firearms regulations that apply to the general public.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for the sale of rifles and shotguns, including a mandatory seven-day waiting period from the time of application for purchase, and the requirement for the firearm to be unloaded and securely wrapped upon delivery. The application form for purchasing a shotgun or rifle is detailed, requiring personal information, an affidavit, and a background check by the police authority. The bill also specifies that the provisions of this section do not apply to full-time members of the state police, full-time members of the capitol police, full-time members of city or town police departments, and persons licensed under §§ 11-47-9 and 11-47-11. The act takes effect upon passage and specifically exempts full-time members of the capitol police from the seven-day waiting period and other requirements for purchasing concealable firearms or rifles and shotguns.