The bill amends Section 11-47-20 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-47, which pertains to weapons, specifically addressing the sale and possession of firearm silencers. It establishes that it is unlawful to manufacture, sell, purchase, or possess any muffler, silencer, or device for deadening or muffling the sound of a firearm as defined by 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(24) unless the individual complies with the provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA), 26 U.S.C. 5849, and the Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968, as amended, 18 U.S.C. chapter 44, 921 et seq. The bill provides an exemption for law enforcement officers utilizing these devices while performing their official duties. Additionally, violations of this section will result in a minimum imprisonment of one year. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
150: 11-47-20