Posted: 9/7/2015 11:10:12 AM EDT
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I am trying to find any specific statutes in the Vermont law that seem to make clear Vermont's status on what we all term true "Constitutional Carry". From what I can tell Vermont has for many, many years simply treated firearms possession differently than most other states. Us here in Arkansas are going through a recent rewording of our gun statutes basically(arguably) giving us Constitutional Carry as well. Not without pushback however from the anti-gun types. It has been posted many times that our statues closely resemble the Vermont laws on gun carry but for the life of me I can't seem to find anything. Perhaps I'm missing the obvious.
I did find this: Vermont, conversely, has never had any gun-control laws. Its constitution boasts a bluntly worded provision in Chapter I: “The people have a right to bear arms for the defense of themselves and the State.” This is backed up by a set of watertight statutes commonly referred to as the “sportsmen’s bill of rights.” Together, the provisions have ensured that gun control remains all but impossible. Is it really as simple as that? If so then it all boils down to interpretation of a long standing tradition of recognizing the citizens rights to protect oneself. This is how the Arkansas Constitution is worded: Arkansas Constitution Article II, Section 5
The citizens of this State shall have the right to keep and bear arms for their common defense. However we have a statute in the law here, 5-73-120 Carrying a Weapon, that defines the criminal penalty of carrying a weapon. In the 2013 Legislative session a few words were changed and depending on interpretation, felt gave us Constitutional Carry. The old wording was interpreted to mean carrying a loaded firearm was indeed a crime, even defined that way by the AR Supreme Court. The newly worded law is basically waiting for a good court decision however. Any insight? |
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§ 4003. Carrying dangerous weapons
A person who carries a dangerous or deadly weapon, openly or concealed, with the intent or avowed purpose of injuring a fellow man, or who carries a dangerous or deadly weapon within any state institution or upon the grounds or lands owned or leased for the use of such institution, without the approval of the warden or superintendent of the institution, shall be imprisoned not more than two years or fined not more than $200.00, or both. http://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/13/085 |
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I am trying to find any specific statutes in the Vermont law that seem to make clear Vermont's status on what we all term true "Constitutional Carry". From what I can tell Vermont has for many, many years simply treated firearms possession differently than most other states. I did find this: Vermont, conversely, has never had any gun-control laws. Its constitution boasts a bluntly worded provision in Chapter I: “The people have a right to bear arms for the defense of themselves and the State.” This is backed up by a set of watertight statutes commonly referred to as the “sportsmen’s bill of rights.” Together, the provisions have ensured that gun control remains all but impossible. Is it really as simple as that? If so then it all boils down to interpretation of a long standing tradition of recognizing the citizens rights to protect oneself. This is how the Arkansas Constitution is worded: Arkansas Constitution Article II, Section 5
The citizens of this State shall have the right to keep and bear arms for their common defense. It REALLY IS that simple. And the anti-gunners HATE it! Your Constitution uses "common defense" which can be/is considered the defense of the body of the people, NOT the individual. Vermont's Constitution is designed, as is the US Constitution, to protect the rights of the INDIVIDUAL, over the State. Here is my web page with some VT Statutes (I update it weekly as I find more stuff). Gun Owners of Vermont - VT Statutes Hope this helps a bit. |
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There are some laws, but not many, especially as far as CC/OC of pistols go, federal laws still apply (schools, etc.), wouldn't take it into state buildings (court houses, etc.) regardless of legality so I never bothered to check that.
A lot of the "restrictions" are for Fish and Game purposes. No silencers (but likely changing) -- poaching. No loaded transportation of long guns -- road hunting (without handicapped permit). Uncased, no-chambered round OK. Also, I wouldn't push this driving around with a .44 Mag in a hunting holster with an optic on it during deer season. |
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Silencer/suppressor ban already removed earlier this year:
On June 17, Governor Peter Shumlin (D) signed into law House Bill 5, the Fish and Wildlife bill. Thanks to the efforts of state Representative Patrick Brennan (R-Chittenden-9-2), the suppressor language was successfully added as an amendment to H.5 allowing the lawful possession and use of firearm sound suppressors at “sport shooting ranges” in Vermont. This legislation contained a sunset provision that your NRA-ILA will continue to work towards repealing when legislators return to Montpelier. For more information on this new law and the efforts in the legislature to get it passed, click here. This new law will go into effect on July 2, making Vermont the 41st state to legalize the private ownership of suppressors. Thank you to NRA members and Second Amendment supporters who contacted their lawmakers in support of this legislation. Your continued calls and emails made the difference. |