2020 Gun Owners of Vermont Candidate Report |
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PATRICK BRENNAN |
2nd Amendment Stance: STRONG PRO 2A |
District: Chittenden 09-2 (Vote up to 2) |
Contest: STATE REPRESENTATIVE (incumbent) |
Party: REPUBLICAN |
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State Web Page 2018: State Web Page 2018: |
State Web Page 2016: State Web Page 2016: |
State Web Page 2014: State Web Page 2014: |
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Additional Comments: Patrick has a LONG history of protecting firearms rights in Vermont!
2018: Voted AGAINST S.55! 2016: Did NOT support Universal Background Check bill. Proposed H.631 (GOOD) to exempt changes to existing sport shooting ranges that are for the purpose of safety, abating noise, or mitigating environmental impacts from Act 250. 2014: Sponsored: H.129 (good) H.621 Silencers (good) H.467 Voted NAY on H.735 (GOOD) |
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Mailing Address: 96 TANGLEWOOD DR COLCHESTER, VT 05446
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Phone Number: (802) 578-2763 |
Send Email to PATRICK BRENNAN: PBRENNAN@LEG.STATE.VT.US |
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2018 Gun Bills: |
2018: SPONSOR H.31 (GOOD) An act relating to the use of gun suppressors for hunting Bill #1 |
Voted FOR H.422 (BAD). Unanimous vote in both House and Senate. Bill #2 |
Voted AGAINST S.55 (GOOD) Bill #3 |
Voted FOR S.221 . Unanimous vote in both House and Senate. Bill #4 |
VT Digger Wrap-Up Gun Control S.55, H.221 & H.422 Bill #5 |
2016 Gun Bills: |
2015-16: Sponsored H.631 (GOOD) An act relating to use of firearm suppressors at sport shooting ranges Subject: Conservation and development; natural resources; land use; Act 250; sport shooting ranges Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to exempt from Act 250 changes to existing sport shooting ranges that are for the purpose of safety, abating noise, or mitigating environmental impacts. The bill would also prohibit a municipal bylaw from requiring a permit for changes to existing sport shooting ranges that are for the purpose of safety, abating noise, or mitigating environmental impacts. Bill #6 |
2015-16: Sponsored H.781 (GOOD) An act relating to the use of gun suppressors for hunting Subject: Fish and wildlife; game; hunting; gun suppressors Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to authorize a person to possess, carry, or use a gun suppressor while taking game with a gun. Bill #7 |
(2015) Voted AGAINST S.141 Gun Control Bill (GOOD) Bill #8 |
2015 Gun Owners of Vermont Analysis: Universal Background Check Legislation Detail of S.141 Votes & GunSense Money Bill #9 |
2014 Gun Bills: |
2013-14: Sponsored H.0467 (BAD): Mandates the State notify the National Instant Criminal Background Check System when a person is treated for mental illness, whether hospitalized or not hospitalized, so that the person will now appear as a "Prohibited Person" (ie. felon) and will be forever barred the possession of firearms. There is currently, no way out of the NICS even if the person is no longer a threat, or found not to be mentally ill. There is NO provision to EVER remove this prohibition! This type of law is CONTINUOUSLY updated with new restrictions and clauses. Bill #10 |
Sponsored H.129 (GOOD): An act relating to authorizing a person to carry a handgun while hunting with a bow and arrow or training hunting dogs Bill #11 |
Proposed H.129 An act relating to authorizing a person to carry a handgun while hunting with a bow and arrow or training hunting dogs Source #1 |
Proposed H.621: Repeal prohibition on sale or use of silencers, except while hunting. Source #2 |
10/22/2020: NRA endorses House candidates, but there’s more to the story Source #3 |
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