Vermont
In 2018, Vermont lawmakers made history by passing six bill to address gun violence prevention issues. They created an extreme risk protection order, prohibited the possession of high-capacity magazines and bump stocks, raised the minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21, authorized law enforcement to remove firearms from domestic abusers, and required background checks on all firearm sales.
In 2019, the Legislature also passed a Waiting Period bill, which would have created a lapse between firearm purchase and physical possession in order to reduce the occurrence of impulsive acts of gun violence. Governor Scott ultimately vetoed the Waiting Period bill legislation. To become a safer state, Vermont should close the Charleston loophole, enact legislation to protect domestic violence survivors and require a waiting period after the sale of a firearm.
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Background Checks
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Extreme Risk Law
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Guns Not Forced on College Campuses
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High Capacity Magazine Prohibition
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No Guns in K-12 schools
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No Stand Your Ground Law
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Prohibition for Convicted Dating Partners
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Charleston Loophole
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Ghost Guns
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No Broad Preemption Law
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Permit Required to Carry Concealed Guns
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Prohibition for Dating Partners under Restraining Orders
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Relinquishment for Convicted Domestic Abusers
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Relinquishment for Domestic Abusers Under Restraining Orders
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School Threat Assessment Teams
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Secure Storage
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Training Required to Carry Concealed Guns
