McKee to sign legislation to strengthen gun safety laws

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Gov. Dan McKee’s office said Monday that he’s set to sign legislation that strengthens gun safety laws.

Last week, the Rhode Island Senate sent all three gun reform bills to McKee’s desk.

This law will include a ban on large-capacity gun magazines, raises the legal age to purchase firearms or ammunition from 18 to 21, and makes the definition of “rifle” and “shotgun” consistent with federal law — and will prohibit open carry of any loaded rifle or shotgun in public.

This signing is set to happen at Tuesday afternoon at the State House.