This bill amends Section 11-47-17.1 of the General Laws to require law enforcement officers to qualify with their firearms in both daylight and nighttime conditions. Currently, officers are only required to qualify once a year, but under this bill, they would be required to qualify two times per year, with at least four months between each qualification. Correctional officers would still be required to qualify once a year. The bill also specifies that the qualification requirements must include a nighttime, low light/no light component that simulates dusk to dawn lighting conditions. The bill requires copies of all qualification reports to be filed with the office of the attorney general. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
333: 11-47-17.1