Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-47 - Weapons
Section 11-47-5.2. - Possession of a stolen firearm.

§ 11-47-5.2. Possession of a stolen firearm.
It shall be unlawful for any person to possess a stolen firearm, knowing it to be stolen. Any person in violation of this section shall be guilty of a felony and subject to imprisonment for not less than three (3) years nor more than fifteen (15) years.
History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 455, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 464, § 2.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 11 - Criminal Offenses

Chapter 11-47 - Weapons

Section 11-47-1. - Short title.

Section 11-47-2. - Definitions.

Section 11-47-3. - Carrying dangerous weapons or substances when committing crime of violence.

Section 11-47-3.1. - Carrying a stolen firearm when committing a crime of violence.

Section 11-47-3.2. - Using a firearm when committing a crime of violence.

Section 11-47-4. - Being armed prima facie evidence of intention.

Section 11-47-5. - Possession of firearms by certain persons prohibited.

Section 11-47-5.1. - Larceny of a firearm.

Section 11-47-5.2. - Possession of a stolen firearm.

Section 11-47-5.3. - Surrender of firearms by persons convicted of domestic violence offenses.

Section 11-47-5.4. - Surrender of firearms after domestic violence offenses.

Section 11-47-5.5. - Motion to lift firearms prohibition for persons convicted of specified misdemeanor domestic violence offenses — Consecutive prohibitions — Return of surrendered firearms.

Section 11-47-6. - Mental incompetents and drug addicts prohibited from possession of firearms.

Section 11-47-7. - Possession of firearm by alien.

Section 11-47-8. - License or permit required for carrying pistol — Other weapons prohibited.

Section 11-47-8.1. - Modification of semi-automatic weapon.

Section 11-47-9. - Persons exempt from restrictions.

Section 11-47-9.1. - Additional exemptions.

Section 11-47-10. - License or permit not required to carry to target range.

Section 11-47-11. - License or permit to carry concealed pistol or revolver.

Section 11-47-12. - License or permit fee.

Section 11-47-13. - Revocation of license or permit.

Section 11-47-14. - Licenses and permits to banks and carriers.

Section 11-47-15. - Proof of ability required for license or permit.

Section 11-47-15.1. - Qualifications required of law enforcement officers appointed after June 6, 1970.

Section 11-47-15.2. - Definitions of law enforcement firing positions.

Section 11-47-15.3. - Commission on law enforcement standards and training.

Section 11-47-16. - Certification of qualification.

Section 11-47-16.1. - Special commission on law enforcement weapons qualifications of retired officers.

Section 11-47-17. - Qualifications required of law enforcement officers appointed after June 17, 1959.

Section 11-47-17.1. - Mandatory or discretionary nature of § 11-47-15.1 requirements — Qualification reports to be filed.

Section 11-47-18. - License or permit issued by attorney general on showing of need — Issuance to retired police officers.

Section 11-47-19. - Machine gun manufacturers’ licenses or permits.

Section 11-47-20. - Sale or possession of silencers.

Section 11-47-20.1. - Armor-piercing bullets.

Section 11-47-20.2. - Possession during commission of a felony.

Section 11-47-20.3. - Injury or death of law enforcement officer.

Section 11-47-20.4. - Body armor.

Section 11-47-21. - Restrictions on possession or carrying of explosives or noxious substances.

Section 11-47-22. - Forfeiture and destruction of unlawful firearms.

Section 11-47-23. - False information in securing firearm or license — Straw purchases.

Section 11-47-24. - Alteration of marks of identification on firearms.

Section 11-47-25. - Antique firearms and collections.

Section 11-47-26. - Penalties for violations.

Section 11-47-27. - Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-1 — 11-47-34.

Section 11-47-28. - Arrest and detention for possession of firearms.

Section 11-47-29. - Certification of conviction of alien.

Section 11-47-30. - Transfer or delivery of firearms to minors.

Section 11-47-31. - Sale, transfer or delivery of ammunition to minors.

Section 11-47-32. - Possession of ammunition by minor.

Section 11-47-33. - Possession of firearms by minors.

Section 11-47-34. - [Repealed.]

Section 11-47-35. - Sale of concealable weapons — Safety courses and tests — Issuance of permits to certain government officers.

Section 11-47-35.1. - Persons exempt from § 11-47-35.

Section 11-47-35.2. - Sale of rifles/shotguns.

Section 11-47-35.3. - Annual report on application process administration.

Section 11-47-36. - Purchase of concealable firearms from out of state dealers.

Section 11-47-37. - Sale to minors and others forbidden.

Section 11-47-37.1. - Persons exempt from age restrictions.

Section 11-47-38. - Dealers to be licensed.

Section 11-47-39. - Issuance and conditions of dealer’s license.

Section 11-47-40. - Register of sales of firearms — Display of firearms.

Section 11-47-41. - Government firearm registration prohibited.

Section 11-47-42. - Weapons other than firearms prohibited.

Section 11-47-43. - Collectors and police officers exempt from § 11-47-42.

Section 11-47-44. - Standard of proof under §§ 11-47-42 and 11-47-43.

Section 11-47-45. - Arrest and detention for possession of weapon prohibited by § 11-47-42.

Section 11-47-46. - Sections 11-47-42 — 11-47-45 inapplicable to firearms.

Section 11-47-47. - Display of weapons.

Section 11-47-48. - Report of gunshot wounds.

Section 11-47-48.1. - Report of lost or stolen weapons.

Section 11-47-49. - Firing across highways prohibited.

Section 11-47-49.1. - Firing in Blackstone Valley Flood Plain prohibited.

Section 11-47-50. - Firing without landowner’s permission — Firing in compact area.

Section 11-47-51. - Loaded rifles and shotguns in vehicles and roadways.

Section 11-47-51.1. - Discharge of firearm or incendiary or explosive substance or device from motor vehicle.

Section 11-47-52. - Carrying of weapon while under the influence of liquor or drugs.

Section 11-47-53. - Limitation of prosecutions under §§ 11-47-49 — 11-47-52 — Fines.

Section 11-47-54. - Licensing of shooting galleries.

Section 11-47-55. - Enforcement of chapter.

Section 11-47-56. - Constitutionality.

Section 11-47-57. - “Mace” or similar substances.

Section 11-47-58. - Firearms — State preemption.

Section 11-47-59. - Possession of knife during commission of crime.

Section 11-47-60. - Possession of firearms on school grounds.

Section 11-47-60.1. - Safe storage.

Section 11-47-60.2. - Possession of weapons on school grounds — Notification.

Section 11-47-60.3. - Trigger lock required.

Section 11-47-61. - Drive-by shootings.

Section 11-47-62. - Rifle ranges — Immunity from prosecution — Criminal or civil.

Section 11-47-63. - Relief from disqualifiers program.

Section 11-47-64. - Sale of ammunition.