The bill amends sections of the General Laws in Chapter 11-47, titled "Weapons," to introduce new regulations regarding the carrying of firearms in Rhode Island. It establishes that, except as provided in section 11-47-10, no person shall carry a concealed handgun without a license or permit. However, it allows lawful residents aged twenty-one (21) and older to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, provided they meet specific conditions: (1) they are not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm; (2) they possess a certificate of qualification issued by an N.R.A. instructor or a police range officer, which must include specific details and cannot be more than four (4) years old; (3) they have a pistol/revolver safety certificate or hunter safety certificate recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management; and (4) they carry valid photo identification issued by a state or governmental agency and present it upon demand by law enforcement.

The bill also includes provisions regarding firearm prohibitions and outlines the conditions under which individuals may carry firearms while engaged in activities such as transporting to a target range. The act will take effect upon passage.