Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm.

Rhode Island S2056 amends the General Laws to prohibit individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two years of any sentence under limited circumstances. This act applies to those convicted of crimes of violence, felonies, and certain misdemeanors involving force or dangerous weapons.

Disqualifies individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm.

Rhode Island S2056 amends the General Laws to prohibit individuals with prior felony convictions or nolo contendere pleas from purchasing or possessing a firearm. It also prevents the sentencing judge from suspending the first two years of any sentence under limited circumstances. This act applies to those convicted of crimes of violence, felonies, and certain misdemeanors involving force or dangerous weapons.