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Yes, it is generally illegal to carry or possess a slingshot in Rhode Island under
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-42, which prohibits carrying or possessing instruments like blackjacks, slingshots, or metal knuckles. Violating this law is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $1,000
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- Prohibition: The statute explicitly lists "slingshot" among weapons (including stun-guns and sandclubs) that are illegal to carry, according to the Rhode Island General Assembly.
- Misdemeanor: Possession or use of a slingshot in public or concealed on one's person is considered a misdemeanor crime.
- Legal Scope: This statute applies to carrying or possessing these items, and, as noted by Dellison Law LLC, it can be broadly applied.
- Exceptions/Nuance: While some, like this analysis from robo-law.com, suggest the law might be interpreted literally, the statute is generally interpreted to prohibit them regardless of intent, sayers U.S. LawShield.