April 7, 2026

Dear Fellow Rhode Islanders,

This Wednesday, April 8, the House Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on a package of anti-gun bills that represent a serious threat to our Second Amendment rights here in Rhode Island. The hearing begins at 4:00 PM in the House Lounge at the Rhode Island State House (82 Smith Street, Providence). Several restrictive bills are scheduled, including:

• H8073 – A broad prohibition on firearms possession 
• H8075 – Mandatory firearm liability insurance 
• H8071 – Background checks for ammunition purchases 
• H7035 – One firearm per 30-day purchase limit 
• H7755 – Mandatory 8-hour firearm safety training 

And several others aimed at limiting carry rights, expanding background checks, and holding the firearm industry accountable in new ways. For full details on the bills and instructions for attending or testifying, visit: https://rigunrights.com/april-8-at-the-state-house-gun-rights-bills-up-for-committee-hearing/

These bills are part of a coordinated push to further restrict law-abiding gun owners.

The volume of opposition shown at the hearing matters.

What you can do right now:

Show up in-person. Arrive early, wear something yellow, if possible, to show unity, and sign-in as opposed to these bills. You do not have to testify (though brief testimony is welcome up to 3 minutes max). There will be security screenings at the entrance. Overflow rooms will be available. Even if you can only stay for part of the hearing, your presence helps demonstrate that Rhode Islanders value and will defend our constitutional rights.

Contact members of the House Judiciary Committee at HouseJudiciary@rilegislature.gov, and urge them to vote NO on these bills. 

Spread the word to friends and fellow gun owners.

Register to vote as a Republican at https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Home/RegistertoVote?ActiveFlag=1 and show up in November.

Thank you for standing up for our Constitutional rights. Your support, turnout, and vote will all make a difference in helping to preserve our freedoms.