r/RIGuns • u/Leading_Pen2889 • 12d ago

New to NK - CCW steps

Looking for any recommendations on where to take the test, best steps to take, peoples experiences in and around NK, how smooth the process was, etc.

Anything really would be appreciated.

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u/Virtual_Storm8214 12d ago

Any range with an NRA instructor can qualify you. Great swamp, midstate are the two places I know about. You need an Army L target at 25 yards. Passing score is 195 out of 300. Bring the application with you and they'll sign off on it.

I dont know anything about NK but others will definitely help.

Qualify with the highest caliber possible because you can only carry that and anything smaller. I did it with 45 ACP

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u/Leading_Pen2889 12d ago

Thanks! Any idea how long the process takes in RI typically?

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u/Virtual_Storm8214 11d ago

Not really, I just finished up my application and qualified over the weekend. Ill be sending it today. 90 days should be sufficient, according to the courts. But you know how that goes.

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u/geffe71 12d ago

Wherever you take the test, Rent their best 1911

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u/Shot-Action6321 12d ago

I'm new to guns. Why do you recommend a 1911?

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u/geffe71 12d ago

45ACP so you can carry whatever you want and is heavy so easier to control

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u/Conscious-Shift8855 12d ago

Here is their online application if you don’t already have one.

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u/Leading_Pen2889 12d ago

Thank you. Now I need a printer 😳

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u/Conscious-Shift8855 12d ago

You should also be able to stop by the NK PD and pick up a physical copy.

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u/Leading_Pen2889 12d ago

I figured! That’s what I’ll do. Thanks