325 Washington Street * Providence, Rhode Island 02903 * (401) 272-3121 * Fax: (401) 243-6464 * TDD #: (401) 831-3456
Jorge O. Elorza Steven M. Pare Hugh T. Clements Jr.
Mayor Commisioner Chief of Police
Providence Police Department
325 Washington Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Building Pride in Providence
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CARRY
A CONCEALED PISTOL OR REVOLVER
No applications will be considered unless the following have been completed:
* This official application form must be filled out completely by the applicant.
Please print or type the application or IT WILL BE RETURNED.
* The application must be signed by a Notary Public prior to being submitted.
* Enclose two (2) (1”X 1”) pictures of the applicant, taken without head gear or glasses. This photo must be a
clear picture of the head and face. Please PRINT applicant’s name on the back of each picture. NO
LAMINATED PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
* Proof of qualification before a certified weapons instructor, ie., NRA Instructor or Police Range Instructor
must be supplied, along with a copy of the instructor’s NRZ/FBI firearms instructors certification.
* Two types of positive identification must be submitted, photocopied, signed and dated by a Notary Public,
attesting to true copies.
* All NON-RESIDENT APPLICANTS must include a copy of their home state permit.
* All new applicants must include a full set of fingerprints to be submitted on FBI FINGERPRINT
APPLICATION CARD (FD-258 (Rev. 12-29-82)) included with the application. Fingerprint card must be
signed by applicant. FINGERPRINT CARD IS NOT REQUIRED FOR A RENEWAL APPLICATION.
* If the permit is to be issued for employment, a typed letter of explanation must be submitted by your
employer on your employer’s letterhead and included with the application.
* A letter must be submitted by all applicants stating a good or proper reason why a permit should be issued
and why the applicant is a suitable person to be licensed. Included in this letter must be a detailed explanation
as to how the applicant plans to properly secure his or her firearm so that it does not fall into unauthorized
hands. All letters must be original and dated. The City of Providence will not accept a photocopy of any letter
or signature.
* A letter of recommendation by all three references must be submitted by all applicants stating a good or
proper reason why a permit should be issued and why the applicant is a suitable person to be licensed. Included
in this letter must be the length of time the reference has known the applicant and an explanation as to the
nature of the relationship. All letters must be original, signed and dated. The City of Providence will not accept
a photocopy of any letter or signature.
325 Washington Street * Providence, Rhode Island 02903 * (401) 272-3121 * Fax: (401) 243-6464 * TDD #: (401) 831-3456
* A $40.00 CHECK or MONEY ORDER payable to the City of Providence must be presented when receiving
your permit. DO NOT SEND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
ONCE APPLICATION IS COMPLETED, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE
LICENSE ENFORCEMENT UNIT TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO REVIEW THE
APPLICATION.
* Applicant will be notified by mail of approval or denial of permit. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
If approved, the applicant must appear in person to pick up permit. The application, fingerprint card and
photographs become a part of the records of the City of Providence and will not be returned.
* All permits will expire four (4) years from the date of issuance. Also, the renewal of your permit is your
obligation. No notification of expiration of the permit will be sent to you. Allow at least 90 days for the
processing of your application due to the fact that the City of Providence is dependent on other agencies for
information necessary to complete the application.
325 Washington Street * Providence, Rhode Island 02903 * (401) 272-3121 * Fax: (401) 243-6464 * TDD #: (401) 831-3456
CITY OF PROVIDENCE
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON PURSUANT TO
R.I.G.L. 11-47-11
DATE______________________ PERMIT NUMBER:_________________________
NAME:____________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________
Street Name and Number (Post Office Box NOT ACCEPTED)
___________________________________________________________________________________
City or Town State and Zip Code
TELEPHONE NUMBER:______________________________________________________________
Home Business Cell
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:_______________________ OCCUPATION:___________________
EMPLOYER:________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Employer Address City/Town State and Zip Code
DETAIL JOB
DESCRIPTION:____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH:____________________________ PLACE OF BIRTH:_______________________
HEIGHT__________ WEIGHT___________ EYE COLOR___________ HAIR COLOR___________
ARE YOU A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES?_____________ HOW LONG?_______________
(If you are not a citizen of the United States, a copy of both sides of your alien registration card must be
included with this application.)
LIST OF ALL PRIOR ADDRESSES FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS INCLUDING
DATES___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ARRESTED OR HAD A RESTRAINING ORDER OR NO CONTACT ORDER
EVER ISSUED AGAINST YOU?____________ IF SO,
GIVE DETAILS________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN UNDER GUARDIANSHIP OR CONFINED OR TRATED FOR MENTAL
ILLNESS?________________
IF SO, GIVE DETAILS________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
HAVE YOU EVER PLEAD NOLO CONTENDERE TO ANY CHARGE OR VIOLATION?________
IF SO, GIVE DETAILS________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
ARE YOU UNDER INDICTMENT IN ANY COURT FOR A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT
EXCEEDING ONE YEAR?_______________________
IF SO, GIVE DETAILS AND DATES____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
HAVE YOU EVER APPLIED FOR A PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALED PISTOL OR REVOLVER
FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR LOCAL CITY OR TOWN IN RHODE ISLAND?_____________
IF SO, IDENTIFY AGENCY WHERE APPLICATION WAS FILED:___________________________
IF SO, IS PERMIT CURRENTLY: _____________ _____________ _____________ ____________
ACTIVE EXPIRED DENIED REVOKED
(If you hold an expired permit, enclose a photocopy, notary signed and dated, attesting that the copies are
true)
HAVE YOU EVER APPLIED FOR A PISTOL PERMIT TO CARRY A HANDGUN IN ANOTHER
STATE?___________
IF SO, LIST CITY AND STATE_______________________________________________________
WERE YOU DENIED?_______________________________________________________________
IF SO, GIVE DETAILS_______________________________________________________________
SEND A PHOTOCOPY OF OUT OF STATE PERMIT
HAVE YOU EVER HAD A LEGAL NAME CHANGE?_____________________________________
IF YES, LIST ALL FORMER NAMES___________________________________________________
LIST ANY NICKNAMES OR
ALIASES___________________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT: ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER OR OFFICIAL LETTERHEAD, TYPE DETAILS
AND SPECIFIC REASONS WHY YOU FEEL YOU SHOULD BE ISSUED A CONCEALED WEAPON
PERMIT BY THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE AND WHY YOU ARE A SUTIABLE PERSON TO BE SO
LICENSED (ONLY TYPED LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED).
TWO (2) TYPES OF POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED.
EXAMPLES: Birth Certificate, Rhode Island or other State Drivers License, Rhode Island Identification Card,
Passport, etc.
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A PHOTOCOPY OF ANY TWO OF THE ABOVE MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED BY A NOTARY
PUBLIC, ATTESTING AS BEING TRUE COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
LIST THREE (3) REFERENCES:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Name Address/City/State/Zip Telephone Years Known
____________________________________________________________________________________
Name Address/City/State/Zip Telephone Years Known
____________________________________________________________________________________
Name Address/City/State/Zip Telephone Years Known
NOTE: THE RHODE ISLAND COMBAT COURSE IS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
ONLY. ALL OTHER MUST QUALIFY IN ACCORDANCE WITH R.I.G.L. 44-47-15.
WEAPON QUALIFICATION SCORE: CALIBER OF WEAPON:_________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
ARMY-L SCORE RHODE ISLAND COMBAT SCORE
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SIGNATURE OF N.R.A. INSTRUCTOR OR POLICE RANGE OFFICER
__________________________________________________________________________________
N.R.A NUMBER OR POLICE DEPARTMENT NAME
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I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND AM FAMILIAR WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 11-47-1 TO
11-47-62, INCLUSIVE, OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, 1956, AS
AMENDED, AS WELL AS ALL FEDERAL STATUTES PERTAINING TO FIREARMS AND THAT I AM
AWARE OF THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITED SECTIONS. I
FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT ANY ALTERATION OF THIS PERMIT IS JUST CAUSE FOR
REVOCATION. THE CALIBER OF THE FIREARM THAT IS CARRIED MAY NOT EXCEED THE
CALIBER LISTED ON THE PERMIT.
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325 Washington Street * Providence, Rhode Island 02903 * (401) 272-3121 * Fax: (401) 243-6464 * TDD #: (401) 831-3456
BEFORE A NOTARY PUBLIC
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME IN ______________________________, RHODE ISLAND,
THIS ______________________ DAY OF _____________________, 20____.
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Notary Public Signature Notary Public (Name Printed)
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ON ______________________________________________________
Month Year State
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