RI S2710

Adds "possession" to the list of prohibited actions for prohibited firearms, expanding existing restrictions on manufacture, sale, and purchase effective July 1, 2026

Violations punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, fines up to $10,000, and forfeiture of the firearm

Current owners who lawfully possessed prohibited firearms before July 1, 2026 must sell or transfer them to federally licensed dealers or out-of-state individuals by December 31, 2026

Exemptions apply to federally licensed firearm dealers and law enforcement agencies, who may transfer prohibited firearms among themselves or to out-of-state parties

Takes effect upon passage