Persistence paid off for a pair of pro-2A Vermont lawmakers this year, the NRA reports.
Gun rights losses, bright spots in ’22 Legislature
Noise suppressor bill suppressed in House
The Vermont House yesterday refused to vote on an amendment to allow noise suppressors for hunting, and instead sent the whole bill to the pro-gun control House Judiciary Committee.
Hunter firearm noise suppressor bill goes to House floor today
They’re not really ‘silencers,’ but noise suppressors can save the hearing of people exposed to loud firearms, say both Republican and Democratic supporters of a bill before the House today.
Replacement gun control bill passes House without veto-proof majority
In less than a week, the Vermont Legislature passed a gun control bill to replace S30. Will it too face a veto?
Gun bill now on House floor new threat to property rights, senator says
For the first time ever, Vermont law would allow the government to seize a citizen’s guns without notification. The bill passed the Senate and goes to the House floor tomorrow.
Gun bill veto ‘compromise’ lets out-of-staters use high-cap magazines
A ‘compromise’ bill to the vetoed S30 was approved by Senate Judiciary today. It creates a seven-day waiting period, allows gun seizure without due process, and lets out-of-staters use high-capacity mags.
Gun purchases down last year, still second-highest ever
Vermont firearms purchases last year dropped about 10% below the all-time high of 2020.
Scott vetos gun control bill S30 over 30-day waiting period
Gov. Phil Scott has vetoed S30 because it takes the firearms purchase waiting period out of the federal government’s hands, where it belongs.
Colchester rep rips 30-day gun purchase waiting period
Rep. Pat Brennan says the Legislature wouldn’t bend on the 30 day waiting period it added to S30, which he calls a “gun grab.”
Scott leans toward gun bill veto
Gov. Phil Scott today signaled he would likely veto S30, which restricts gun rights.
