Rhode Island Blue Card Practice Test

When is a license or permit to carry a pistol not required?

1. When carrying in public

2. To transport to a bonafide shooting range

3. When hunting

4. During a shooting event

The correct answer is: To transport to a bonafide shooting range

A license or permit to carry a pistol is not required when transporting a firearm to a bona fide shooting range because this activity is typically exempt under many firearm laws. The rationale behind this exemption is to allow individuals to safely move their firearms for recreational or sporting purposes without the burden of obtaining a license for transport to an established shooting facility. The key here is that the transportation is directly to a designated location where shooting is lawful and regulated, which is often recognized in statutes to promote responsible firearm use. While carrying a firearm in public usually requires a license or permit, the specific scenario of transporting a firearm to a shooting range is treated differently under the law to encourage safe target practice and training. Similarly, activities like hunting or participating in a shooting event generally require permits or licenses, as they involve public interaction or the discharge of firearms in varied environments.