Mobilize for Gun Rights: Rhode Island House Judiciary Hearing
Show Up. Stand Strong. Protect Your Rights!
🔴 DATE: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
⏰ TIME: Starts at 2:00 PM(Arrive by Noon if you can) – IMPORTANT: If your work schedule is an issue, you can get there at any time, this session will run into the evening!
📍 LOCATION: Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith St, Providence, RI
Our Rights Are Under Assault – We Need YOU in the Fight!
The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee is set to hear multiple gun control bills on March 26th at 2 PM. This is our chance to push back against this unconstitutional legislation and show lawmakers that Rhode Islanders will not stand for further infringements on their Second Amendment rights.
We need every gun owner, advocate, and supporter to show up in full force. Our goal? Pack the State House to capacity, let the fire marshal turn people away because there’s no more room. That’s the level of turnout we need to make an impact!
Wear YELLOW to stand out and show our presence! When lawmakers look at the crowd, they should see a sea of yellow, a bold statement that gun owners in Rhode Island are united and engaged.
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UPDATED: Monday, March 25th, 2025:
Legislation and Testimony Information:
- Bills being heard: House Committee on the Judiciary Agenda for March 26th, 2025.
- Legislative Guidance on the Bills being heard can be found here.
- Information on submitting Written Testimony:
- Written testimony must include your name/organization, bill number(s) and viewpoint (for/against/neither). If you do not want your email address posted with your document, redact your email address, scan the document and send it to the committee email address. [email protected]
- Review Testimony that has already been submitted for this hearing.
- Anyone needing an accommodation to attend or testify at a legislative hearing, please contact Stacy Custer at [email protected] or 401-222-7904, at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.
Suggested Email Templates:
Based on advice and guidance from Glenn at the RI 2nd Amendment PAC, we’ve put together two email templates for contacting the House Judiciary Committee regarding the upcoming bills. It is recommended to send two separate emails—one for the legislation you oppose and another for the legislation you support. This helps ensure that your positions are counted accurately.
The legislation included in these email templates is based on the survey we conducted. Bills that received mixed or neutral feedback were not included in these lists.
Please feel free to copy, paste and modify the templates to reflect your level of support. Send the emails to [email protected]
Dear Members of the House Judiciary Committee,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to several bills scheduled for the March 26th hearings that I believe infringe upon the rights of responsible gun owners in Rhode Island.
- HB 5436 – Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2025
- HB 5443 – Suicide Prevention – Voluntary Firearm Restrictions Act
- HB 5651 – Juvenile Records Access for Firearm Background Checks
- HB 5652 – Weapons – Hate Crime Sentencing Enhancement Restrictions
- HB 5654 – Weapons – Concealed Carry Permit Restrictions for Out-of-State Residents
- HB 5889 – Expungement of Criminal Records – Consideration in Firearm Licensing
- HB 5890 – Weapons – Prohibition on Firearm Possession Under 18
- HB 5891 – Weapons – Felony Conviction Firearm Possession Ban
I urge you to oppose these bills, as they impose undue restrictions on responsible gun owners without effectively enhancing public safety.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
Dear Members of the House Judiciary Committee,
I am writing to express my strong support for several bills scheduled for the March 26th hearings that protect the rights of responsible gun owners in Rhode Island.
- HB 5933 – Weapons – Stun Gun Carry for Licensed Individuals (18+)
- HB 5934 – Weapons – Stun Gun Carry for Licensed Individuals (18+)
- HB 5935 – Weapons – Concealed Carry Reform and Out-of-State Permit Recognition
- HB 5936 – Weapons – Review and Appeal Process for Handgun Permits
I urge you to support these bills, as they help ensure fair treatment of lawful gun owners while maintaining public safety.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
Other Notable Announcements:
- March 18th – Lincoln Town Council Approves Resolution that opposes the statewide ban on Semi-Automatic Firearms.
- March 20th – Glocester Town Council Approves Resolution that opposes the statewide ban on Semi-Automatic Firearms.
Where to Get T-shirts
We’re getting asked where to get yellow shirts. We suggest you contact these places to check on inventory but this is what we’ve gathered:
- Big Bear Hunting and Fishing:
- Address – 401 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI, United States, Rhode Island (Link to Map)
- Phone – 401-949-0339
- Bullseye Shooting Supplies, Inc:
- Address – 837 Park Ave, Woonsocket, RI, United States, Rhode Island (Link to Map)
- Phone – 401-766-4409
- Competition Shooting Supplies
- 435 Benefit St,, Pawtucket, RI, United States, Rhode Island (Link to Map)
- Phone – 401-727-1716
- D&L Shooting Supplies:
- Address – 3314 WEST SHORE RD, Warwick, RI, United States, Rhode Island (Link to Map)
- Phone – 401-738-1889
- Midstate Gun Company:
- Address – 1200 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI, United States, Rhode Island (Link to Map)
- Phone – 401-615-0669
- Riverside Sportsman’s Association of Rhode Island:
- Address – 1 Sportsman Drive , Riverside, RI, United States, Rhode Island(Link to Map)
- Phone – 401-433-0209
- Surplus Provisions LLC:
- Address – 1270 Post Rd. , Warwick, RI, United States, Rhode Island (Link to Map)
- Phone – 401-600-1838
Of course if you’re in a pinch, any yellow shirt will work.
If you are a business or organization providing T-shirts please reach out so we can add you to to the list ASAP. You can can contact us though our contact page.
Volunteers Requested
The RI Revolver and Rifle Association is looking for volunteers to assist during the State House Rally on March 26th. If you can help, they need volunteers for:
- Early arrival to help set up
- Assisting at sign-in tables
- Directing attendees to galleries and overflow rooms
- Other administrative tasks
- Bringing cases of water to the State House
- Making and bringing signs (poster board size only)
If you’re available to help, please email [email protected] with your name, cell number, and the task(s) you can volunteer for.
Parking and Directions
We’ve received several questions regarding parking, including Handicapped access.
Map and General Directions:
You can use the directions link in this map for navigation as well as public transportation routing and walking directions
Parking:
- Metered parking is available on Smith St., Francis St., and Gaspee St. See map above.
- Limited Handicapped Parking is available in the small Parking on the north east corner. Visitors unable to use stairs may enter through the staff entrance accessed from this parking lot.
- Providence Place Mall Stateside Parking.
