McKee Signs Modified Assault Weapons Ban

Gov. McKee Signs Sweeping Gun Ban as GOP Slams Law as 'Unconstitutional' - Newport Buzz

Newport Buzz Gov. McKee Signs Sweeping Gun Ban as GOP Slams Law as ‘Unconstitutional’ Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee on Thursday signed into law a sweeping ban on the sale, manufacture, and transfer of “military-style firearms” — a move hailed by gun safety advocates and Democratic leaders as a major step toward reducing gun violence in the Ocean State. The new law, which takes effect July 1, 2026, prohibits the sale of certain semi-automatic r…

Ban on selling assault-style weapons in R.I. becomes law • Rhode Island Current

Advocates and state lawmakers join Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee on June 26, 2025, for the ceremonial signing of a ban on the purchase and sale of assault-style weapons. The law goes into effect on July 1, 2026. (Photo by Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current)Starting July 1, 2026, Rhode Islanders will be barred from buying or selling certain military-style semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, and handguns — though those who already own them can still…

R.I. governor signs law banning purchase, sale of assault-style weapons, as advocates say more work remains - The Boston Globe

“It’s progress,” said Melissa Carden, executive director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence. “But we know that a true assault weapons ban includes an enforceable ban on possession as well.”

'A powerful step': McKee signs ban of 'assault weapons' sales in RI into law. What to know.

The sale of "assault weapons" in Rhode Island will become illegal after July 1, 2026.

McKee signs modified assault weapons ban

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Gov. Dan McKee has signed the scaled-back assault weapons ban Thursday morning that lawmakers approved last week. "Important progress is being made here in the state of Rhode Island," McKee said during the bill signing ceremony. "And we're very proud of the leadership that has brought this to the table." The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Lou DiPalma, D-Middletown, bans the buying and selling of certain shotguns and rifl…

McKee signing assault weapons ban Thursday morning

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Governor Dan McKee, flanked by lawmakers and gun safety advocates, plans to sign the assault weapons ban that made it through the General Assembly into law Thursday morning at 9:30. The bill would ban the sale and manufacturing of assault-style weapons, but would not ban possession. It has been the source of controversies in this General Assembly session, with many gun rights advocates saying that it infringes upon thei…