Source:	Date: 2017
'VT Gun Incident':
GOV Analysis:
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Date: 10/19/2017	Town: Franklin County
VT Resident?: Yes	Law Abiding Citizen Prior to Incident: N/A
Event Type: Public Intimidation Tactic?	Firearm Crime: N/A
Injury Type: none
Actual Gun Use: NO	Gun Actually Fired: NO
Domestic Violence: No	Suicide: NO
Details: Emily Boedecker, the commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, requested two armed wardens to attend a public hearing at a residential center for seniors in Franklin. The public was outraged at the intimidation tactic that was used because it "really just adds a calming effect."
NO law will prevent crime. No law will stop criminals from getting guns. Gun Control only effects the law-abiding citizen and the politicians know it.
News Articles
Source 1: 10/25/17: Lake Carmi residents say ‘show of force’ quelled discussion at state hearing
Source 2: 10/26/17: Governor supports having armed guards at meeting
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