Explanation: 0
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Question #2: Would you vote for extending the present Federal background check system (or creating a comparable State system) to control all private exchanges and sales of firearms (i.e. Universal Background Checks)?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: 0
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Question #3: Would you vote to prohibit sale and possession of semi-automatic firearms?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: 0
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Question #4: Would you vote to prohibit the sale and possession of semi-automatic rifles that are styled to resemble military “assault rifles”, such as the AR-15?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: 0
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Question #5: Would you vote to prohibit ammunition feeding devices (magazines) that hold more than 10 rounds?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: 0
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Question #6: Would you vote to prohibit the sale and use of lead ammunition?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: I am torn on this issue. First, I'd need to hear from experts on the long term impacts of lead in our fields & streams. Then, I'd likely vote to restrict where lead ammo could be used based on such input.
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Question #7: Would you vote for mandatory state licensing for persons to possess firearms?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: 0
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Question #8: Would you vote for mandatory state registration of all firearms?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: 0
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Question #9: Would you vote to prohibit citizens from exercising concealed and/or open carry of firearms without a license?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: This is a tough one for me. I understand the current "Vermont Carry" principle. And, I don't support expansion of licensing requirements because I don't feel our government should know who has guns & who doesn't.
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Question #10: Would you vote for a mandatory waiting period before the transfer of a firearm can be completed?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: I don't believe that we should treat all firearms equally. For example, I am OK banning machine guns for hunting. That said, I am OK with waiting periods regarding the transfer of certain firearms - as determined via consensus of a diverse expert panel.
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Question #11: Would you vote for a mandatory “safe storage” law that requires privately owned firearms to be kept locked in a cabinet, separate from ammunition, or partially disassembled?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: While this may be the practice of many gun owners, I think that making it the law of the land goes too far.
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Question #12: Would you vote to make it illegal to possess firearms in a place that has a liquor license?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: 0
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Question #13: Would you vote to allow the state or its municipalities to designate “gun free zones” in which citizens may not lawfully carry a firearm?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: YES |
Explanation: As I understand it, one can't carry a firearm in a school or a courthouse. I am O.K. w/ this. However, I'd be very conservative about expansion of these "gun free zones."
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Question #14: Would you vote to repeal or allow municipalities to create exceptions to the Sportsmens’ Bill of Rights (1988) which prohibits municipalities from regulating hunting and firearm possession and use (other than discharging)?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: 0
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Question #15: Would you vote to allow a person to possess, carry, or use a gun suppressor while taking game with a firearm?
Desired Response = YES |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: I don't think gun suppressors have a place in hunting activities. If another hunter is shooting / set up nearby, I want to know it.
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Question #16: Do you support prohibiting convicted non-violent felons from possessing firearms?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: 0
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Question #17: Would you vote to allow persons prohibited from possessing firearms to recover their right, if they have demonstrated good behavior and responsibility for a number of years?
Desired Response = YES |
| Answer: YES |
Explanation: I would support a formal review / appeal process. And, the standards would be particularly onerous for those convicted of crimes committed w/ a firearm.
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Question #18: Would you vote to allow firearm safety training in public schools?
Desired Response = YES |
| Answer: YES |
Explanation: I believe this is extremely important. I think that it is something I would champion a state senator.
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Question #19: Would you support decisions to have armed faculty or staff in public schools and colleges?
Desired Response = YES |
| Answer: NO |
Explanation: I don't believe that is necessary or wise for Vermont at this time.
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Question #20: Would you vote to prohibit transfers to and possession of firearms by persons whose names appear on a government-generated list of persons deemed ineligible to possess firearms? If so, using what criteria?
Desired Response = NO |
| Answer: YES |
Explanation: It would depend on the criteria. For example, if someone is convicted of a domestic violence related crime with a firearm, they go on the list.
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