Error 2023
Gun Owners of Vermont: VT Gun Rights in the News
GoVT: Defending Vermonters' Constitutional Firearms Rights Since 1997!

Title 24 : Municipal And County Government
Chapter 061 : Regulatory Provisions; Police Power Of Municipalities
Subchapter 011 : Miscellaneous Regulatory Powers
§ 2295. Authority of municipal and county governments to regulate firearms, ammunition, hunting, fishing, and trapping
24 V.S.A. § 2295 (The Sportsman's Bill of Rights)
6/2/2016: WCAX: "New laws signed to better protect Vt. state employees"
Snuck into this DCF worker protection bill is a new that all gun owners need to be aware of:
Sec. 6b. 13 V.S.A. § 1702 is added to read:
§ 1702. CRIMINAL THREATENING
(a) A person shall not by words or conduct knowingly:
(1) threaten another person; and
(2) as a result of the threat, place the other person in reasonable apprehension of death or serious bodily injury.
(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both.

This is the beginning of the Vermont Police State.
WORDS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY A CRIME IN VERMONT!!!
"New laws signed to better protect Vt. state employees"
ANTI-GUN EVENT: SHOW UP!
"Do we still need an armed citizenry? Vermont Humanities Council presentation"
Join Professor Meg Mott with Vermont Humanities Council at the Springfield Town Library Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. for her presentation of “Do We Still Need an Armed Citizenry?”
"Do we still need an armed citizenry?" Propaganda Discussion
2/7/2018: Meg Mott: Understanding Second Amendment differences
An anti-gun professor at Marlboro College and town moderator in the anti-gun town of Putney.
Meg Mott: Understanding Second Amendment differences (Propaganda)
12/15/2022: I Told You Vermont Was Coming for Your Guns …
by Steve MacDonald
I Told You Vermont Was Coming for Your Guns
11/13/2022: Vermont has its highest homicide rate in three decades – Democrat rule will do thatVermont highest homicide rate in three decades
7/29/2022: Gun Sense Vermont Doesn’t Waste Time Coming after Your FirearmsGun Sense Vermont Coming after Your Firearms
Why I Became A Gun Owner After Moving To Vermont
by Aaron Warner
Why I Became A Gun Owner After Moving To Vermont
1/20/2022: Vermont House Committee on the Judiciary: GoVT Testimony Against S.30 by Eric Davis.GoVT Testimony Against S.30 by Eric Davis.
1/20/2022: Gun rights proponent to lawmakers: Gun control bill leaves patients in hospital unprotectedGun rights proponent to lawmakers: Gun control bill leaves patients in hospital unprotected
1/17/2022: Eric Davis: No-guns-in-hospitals bill amended to close the so-called Charleston loophole
Remember when an anti-gunner tells you, "We don't want to take your guns," this proves they are LYING!
Eric Davis: No-guns-in-hospitals bill amended to close the so-called Charleston loophole
1/11/2022: Eric Davis: Gun rights will again be ‘on chopping block’ this legislative sessionEric Davis: Gun rights will again be ‘on chopping block’ this legislative session
12/29/2021: Backstory: Nastiest Blowback By Kevin McCallum
Four months later, the same Seven Days "Reporter" that did a hit piece that generated outrage across the nation by fueling the bullshit narrative that anti-gun activists, and scared non-gun owners, could use to fuel their continued hatred of guns.
Here we are again as he recounts how HE is the victim of bad words.
Maybe he should have done an honest report?
Backstory: Nastiest Blowback
8/4/2021: Shots Fired: A Reporter Visits an Indoor Gun Range (The article that started the new victimhood claim)
Targetted anti-gun word choices like "privilege or delusion, " "rightly or wrongly, that owning a gun. . . would tend to make my family's home less safe, not more," use of "firing an assault rifle," "environmental contamination," and so much more...
Shots Fired: A Reporter Visits an Indoor Gun Range
12/24/2021: In Waterville, gun culture and schools’ zero-tolerance clashIn Waterville, gun culture and schools’ zero-tolerance clash
12/17/2021: Letter: "GunSense Vermont takes the side of criminal entities" by Randy Gray, board member, GoVT.GunSense Vermont takes the side of criminal entities
12/8/2021: Political Pearl-Clutching Over Permitless Carry Won't Stop Its ProgressPolitical Pearl-Clutching Over Permitless Carry Won't Stop Its Progress
12/7/2021: Letter: The Supreme Court and the 2nd AmendmentLetter: The Supreme Court and the 2nd Amendment
11/30/2021: "Rittenhouse verdict" by GunSense Vermont Board of Directors

Here the board of GSVT show that they are coming to take your right to self defense away!

These people are EVIL.
GunSense Vermont Board of Directors want self defense outlawed!
11/21/2021: "Faced with vaccine failures, Vermont’s governor has a silly proposal" By John KlarPhil Scott attacks Dillan's Rule in Vermont
"Preserving the right of self-defense"
by Eric Davis, president of Gun Owners of Vermont. It is a speech he delivered Nov. 6 at the Vermont Libertarian Party State Convention.
Eric Davis: Preserving the right of self-defense
11/3/2021:OPINION "Point: UVM should have open carry on campus" by Spencer HurlburtUVM should have open carry on campus
11/3/2021: opinion "Counterpoint: Keep guns off of UVM campus" by Mary Kueser
Look at the sources, count the lies.
Negative Gun Article
10/30/2021 OPINION "Breyer: Living in fear"Propoganda piece pushing more Red Flag constitutional violations
10/16/21: 2021: New Hampshire Ranked Safest State in America Again, While Vermont Begins Liberal Slide… by Steve MacDonald2021: New Hampshire Ranked Safest State in America Again, While Vermont Begins Liberal Slide…
10/11/2021: Anti-gunners Launch Campaign to Intimidate U.S. Supreme Court as Second Amendment Case LoomsAnti-gunners Launch Campaign to Intimidate U.S. Supreme Court as Second Amendment Case Looms
9/17/2021: Professor Meg Mott to ask ‘do we still need an armed citizenry?’ at Springfield Town Hall
Some really good comments below the article.
Professor Meg Mott to ask ‘do we still need an armed citizenry?’
9/16/2021: 2A supporters encouraged to attend speech by anti-gun professor2A supporters encouraged to attend speech by anti-gun professor
8/10/2021: McClaughry: Vermont implications after 18-year-old wins gun rights rulingMcClaughry: Vermont implications after 18-year-old wins gun rights ruling
8/4/21: Shots Fired: A Reporter Visits Vermont’s First Indoor Gun Range by [the wussie] Kevin McCallum
Listening to the anti-gun rhetoric built into a "neutral" article about a gun store's shooting range, the author would have you think that standard firearms are apocalyptic in ther power and utility.
A 'Reporter' Visits Vermont’s First Indoor Gun Range
6/21/2021: Madeleine Connery: In self-defense, students demand action on gun safety
Here is how billionaire Michael Bloomberg uses our youth against our rights.
Talking points include "we don't want your guns…"
Students Demand Action (New Subgroup of Moms Demand Your Guns)
6/11/2021: Anti-gun violence group stresses proper firearm storage
WCAX, the puppet of Bloomberg, spews the continual lies about GunSense, AGAIN.
"They want to see states implement policies that require prospective gun buyers to get a license before purchase. That process involves a background check at the federal, state, and local levels."
REGISTRATION! INVESTIGATION. CONFISCATION.
The latest attempt at REGISTRATION by GunSense!
5/25/2021: Leahy renews push for the Crime Gun Tracing Modernization ActLeahy renews push for the Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act
5/24/21: "Two gun-control bills will carry over to next legislative session, while 2A ‘sanctuaries’ hold promise for gun owners" by Michael BielawskiTwo gun-control bills will carry over to next legislative session, while 2A ‘sanctuaries’ hold promise for gun owners
5/24/2021: Firearm safety proposal stumbles in MendonFirearm safety proposal stumbles in Mendon
5/20/2021: Students press school board on gun safety
A national anti-gun group, Students Demand Action, funded and run by Micheal Bloomberg, is now taking the next step and attacking your rights in your own neighborhoods!
Since Bloomberg can't pass anti-gun legislation, they are taking their anti-gun methodology to your local school boards!
First to fall is the The Champlain Valley School Board, Superintendent Elaine Pinckney approved a directive that she expects all the principals in the district to sign, instructing parents to lock up all their firearms and ammo separately.
Gun owners need to step up and run for office on their local school boards!
A national anti-gun group, Students Demand Action, funded and run by Micheal Bloomberg, is now taking the next step and attacking your rights in your own neighborhoods!
5/19/2021: Vermont House to ‘hit pause’ until 2022 on legislation banning guns from hospitals
One of the most controverial, and unneccessary anti-rights bill in years is put on hold until next year…
Vermont House to ‘hit pause’ until 2022 on legislation banning guns from hospitals
5/17/2021: Justifiable homicide diluted? By Guy PageJustifiable homicide diluted?
5/6/2021: Activists point to need for ‘red flag’ gun laws after Newbury, Vt., shootingUnconstitutional ‘red flag’ gun laws being pushed in VT & NH
4/22/2021: Lawmakers discuss role of due process in confiscating guns under new gun bill (H.133)Lawmakers discuss role of due process in confiscating guns under new gun bill
4/20/2021: GoVT: Senate Judiciary to take up H.133 firearm relinquishment bill ThursdayGoVT: Senate Judiciary to take up H.133 firearm relinquishment bill Thursday
4/13/2021: New Gun Rights Decision: State of Vermont v. MischNew Gun Rights Decision: State of Vermont v. Misch
3/24/2021: Police pulled from Brattleboro Union High School
District administrators remove school resource officers after intense community input; community conversations will determine fate of the program
Brattleboro sets their children up for Vermont's first school shooting by removing all first responders.
3/17/2021: OPINION: Cormier: Oppose unconstitutional gun laws proposed by legislatorsCormier: Oppose unconstitutional gun laws proposed by legislators
Roll Call! House Votes to Remove Right to Bear Arms without Due Process in Cases of Alleged Domestic Abuse (102-44), 2021House Votes to Remove Right to Bear Arms without Due Process!
3/10/2021: Sexton asks sheriff to charge senators with perjuryLegislators should be charged with perjury
2/25/2021: OPINION: Saddened by the Vermont Supreme Court’s decision by Collin DemarsSaddened by the Vermont Supreme Court’s decision
2/17/2021: Mendon moves toward gunfire ordinanceMendon moves toward gunfire ordinance
2/7/2021: Bill would prohibit school districts from hiring in-school police officers
The bill to remove armed police from our schools allowing for the first school shooting in Vermont.
S63 analysis
Legal information from the law offices of Kohn, Rath, Danon, Scharf, Jarvis & Modun
Under Vermont law, property owners have a legal obligation to provide a duty of care to all guests."
Curious if this can be applied to disaarming law-abiding citizens who are then unprotected by property owners...
Premises Liability Laws In Vermont
1/29/2021: Vermont bill would ban guns in government buildings, hospitals
S.30 introduced by Phil Baruth
Vermont bill would ban guns in government buildings, hospitals
S30 - Senate Judiciary 1/29/2021S30 - Senate Judiciary 1/29/2021
S30 - Senate Judiciary 1/27/2021S30 - Senate Judiciary 1/27/2021
1/16/2021: Gun control bills would set 48-hour waiting period, ban possession in some public placesGun control bills would set 48-hour waiting period, ban possession in some public places
Red State Vermont: High School Voices, pt. 1Red State Vermont: High School Voices, pt. 2
12/24/2020: Gun Owners of Vermont's 2A Sanctuary movement mentioned.Year in Review: Food boxes, pot sales, gun resolutions, topped the headlines in Clarendon
12/9/2020: Judge Says Demand For Rifle Was Unconstitutional
Case Reveals Limits Of Law Over Loaded Guns In Vehicles During Hunting Season
Judge Says Demand For Rifle Was Unconstitutional
10/30/2020: Scott on Slate Ridge response: ‘What would you suppose we should do?’ By Alan J. Keays
The Left wants everyone with a firearm disarmed. When anyone offers a realistic question they are demonized as well.
Scott on Slate Ridge response: ‘What would you suppose we should do?’
10/29/2020: Militia training site terrifies neighbors in West Pawlet By (anti-gun) VTD Editor
Just look at the propaganda built into this, every scary buzzword in the dictionary. FEARMONGERING.
Anti-gun neighbors move to Vermont and demand we conform to their wishes. Then they want the government to use their guns to stop people from exercising their 2nd Amendment rights.
We are to believe they are in such fear for their lives, yet this has been going on for FOUR YEARS and the neighbors keep fighting instead because they know that gun owners are not what the anti-gunners say they are.
Militia training site terrifies neighbors in West Pawlet
10/15/2020: More than 14,200 charged with firearms-related crimes during fiscal year 2020 by Michael BielawskiMore than 14,200 charged with firearms-related crimes during fiscal year 2020
10/13/2020: What's a 'Vermont carry' and what does it have to do with Amy Coney Barrett?What's a 'Vermont carry' and what does it have to do with Amy Coney Barrett?
GoVT gets a nod from Seven Days as a resource you can trust.The Dos and Don'ts of Picking a Candidate
7/30/2020: See why your VOTE is the only thing standing between you and your firearms!
ONLY TWO PRO-GUN PEOPLE ON THE 2020 Roster for Governor and Lt. Governor!
John Klar and Meg Hansen will protect your rights.
EVERYBODY ELSE WANTS TO RESTRICT YOUR RIGHTS!!!!
7/30/2020: Dividing lines: Where candidates for the top two offices stand on the issues
3/27/2020: Gun group asks for exemptionGoVT in the News
2/29/2020: Lyndonville Petition Seeks 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Resolution, Event TodayLyndonville Petition Seeks 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Resolution, Event Today
1/29/2021: Gun advocates pushing towns to adopt 2nd Amendment 'sanctuary' resolutionsGun advocates pushing towns to adopt 2nd Amendment 'sanctuary' resolutions
1/29/2021: Second Amendment Sanctuary Movement Takes Hold in VermontSecond Amendment Sanctuary Movement Takes Hold in Vermont
1/3/2020: Everyone's rights deserve respect by Casey JenningsEveryone's rights deserve respect
05/23/2015: WeaponsMan.com
The Shape of Antigun Astroturf Organizations.
IMPORTANT CHART UPDATE including GUN SENSE VERMONT showing DIRECT TIES to Michael Bloomberg AND GUN SENSE and the Gun Safety Action Fund, Inc.!
NO WAY IN HELL THEY ARE GRASSROOTS!
Linked PDF (downloadable) that shows interconnection between anti-gun groups and their funding and organizational sources now color coded!
NEW CHART: "The Shape of Antigun Astroturf Organizations."
"FIREARMS LAW 101"
"A Continuing Legal Education Program of the Vermont Bar Association" by Attorney Cindy Hill
"FIREARMS LAW 101"
11/25/2019: Opinion: Why compromise with gun control is a bad idea
Commentary on Gun Owners of Vermont's "No Compromise" policy.
Opinion: Why compromise with gun control is a bad idea
4/10/2019: Trafficked: How the Opioid Epidemic Drives Sexual Exploitation in Vermont
The hidden link between prostitution, human trafficking and firearms.
Trafficked: How the Opioid Epidemic Drives Sexual Exploitation in Vermont
12/26/18: VPR "State Says It Won't Be Able To Run Background Checks For Gun Sales"
SEE what we said? The STATE wants to keep the REGISTRY OF GUN OWNERS!
"State Says It Won't Be Able To Run Background Checks For Gun Sales"
11/14/18: "Supermajority Rules: The Challenges of Legislative Dominance"
Read the mockingly titled "Popguns" section.
Enough gun owners simply didn't vote so ALMOST ALL of the pro-gun candidates LOST! Good job.
Read the mockingly titled "Popguns" section.
10/31/18: Guns & Ammo - "Best States for Gun Owners (2018)""Best States for Gun Owners (2018)"
9/30/18: WCAX "Vermonters stock up on large-capacity magazines before ban begins
Large-capacity magazines for sale at "Mag-Ban Eve" gun show"
"Vermonters stock up on large-capacity magazines before ban begins"
9/14/18: WCAX "Could more laws stop illegal gun purchases?"
More rediculous nonsense about laws STOPPING crime…
"Could more laws stop illegal gun purchases?"
9/9/18: "Law allowing seizure of firearms from suspected abusers takes effect"
H.422 takes effect.
"Law allowing seizure of firearms from suspected abusers takes effect"
8/31/18: Second lawsuit filed challenging new VT gun regulations
Suit claims new age restriction, universal background checks, bump stock band violate state constitution
GoVT lawsuit against S55.
Second lawsuit filed challenging new VT gun regulations
8/27/18: Gun advocates sue Vermont over new rules
GoVT's lawsuit over the remaining 3 clauses of S.55.
Gun advocates sue Vermont over new rules
8/24/18: Clai Lasher-Sommers: Governor’s win shows support for gun laws
Here, Bloomberg's right-hand employee (who lives in NEW HAMPSHIRE) lays it on thick…
Clai Lasher-Sommers: Governor’s win shows support for gun laws
8/10/18: True North ‘Bullet vote’ threatens Chittenden Six incumbent senators as election nears‘Bullet vote’ threatens Chittenden Six incumbent senators as election nears
8/9/18: Op-Ed: Vermonters must stay on targetOp-Ed: Vermonters must stay on target
8/8/18: VTDigger "Gun activists put up a ‘hurdle’ on Scott’s path to re-election" By Xander Landen"Gun activists put up a ‘hurdle’ on Scott’s path to re-election"
8/1/18: True North - Sen. John Rodgers on path to possible write-in upset, but primary voters face tough decisionSen. John Rodgers on path to possible write-in upset, but primary voters face tough decision
7/28/18: "Democrats Fight for 2 Windsor Seats"
Windsor-1 race candidates.
"Democrats Fight for 2 Windsor Seats"
7/23/18: VPR "Poll Shows Widespread Support For New Gun Laws"
Bob DePino, VP GoVT was asked for some comments.
"Poll Shows Widespread Support For New Gun Laws"
7/19/18: True North "Chittenden County is key battleground this election, and guns are key issue""Chittenden County is key battleground this election, and guns are key issue"
7/16/18: True North "Windsor County race for Senate may be state’s new bellwether""Windsor County race for Senate may be state’s new bellwether"
7/13/18: True North "Gun Owners of Vermont ranks candidates on Second Amendment""Gun Owners of Vermont ranks candidates on Second Amendment"
7/13/2018: Gun Owners of Vermont ranks candidates on Second AmendmentGun Owners of Vermont ranks candidates on Second Amendment
7/12/18: VIDEO: "Gun owners mobilize to vote Scott, anti-gun lawmakers out of office""Gun owners mobilize to vote Scott, anti-gun lawmakers out of office"
7/10/18: WCAX "Vermont AG seeks to dismiss lawsuit over gun magazine law""Vermont AG seeks to dismiss lawsuit over gun magazine law"
7/10/18: VTDigger "State’s legal team urges judge to throw out gun magazine limit lawsuit""State’s legal team urges judge to throw out gun magazine limit lawsuit"
6/26/18: True North "New gun law could harm Vermont shooting competitions, tourism""New gun law could harm Vermont shooting competitions, tourism"
6/21/18: VPR "Blocked By The Governor? ACLU Challenges Scott's Facebook Policy""Blocked By The Governor? ACLU Challenges Scott's Facebook Policy"
6/4/18: "Gun owners fighting proposed changes to Essex firearms discharge ordinance""Gun owners fighting proposed changes to Essex firearms discharge ordinance"
5/24/18: VTDigger "Coyote hunting contests banned in Vermont"
Again, Phil Scott folds under anti-gunner pressure.
"Coyote hunting contests banned in Vermont"
5/22/18: True North "Gun owners criticize Scott for gun laws that don’t protect schools""Gun owners criticize Scott for gun laws that don’t protect schools"
5/22/18: Seven Days "Walters: Rodgers Will Not Run for Vermont Governor""Walters: Rodgers Will Not Run for Vermont Governor"
5/18/18: "Domestic violence coalition calls for legal changes during special session"
MORE GUN CONTROL!!!
"Domestic violence coalition calls for legal changes during special session"
5/16/18: Seven Days "Betrayed: Can Gun-Rights Activists 'Take Back Vermont'?""Betrayed: Can Gun-Rights Activists 'Take Back Vermont'?"
5/10/18 True North "Student-led school walkout demonstrates youth support for gun rights""Student-led school walkout demonstrates youth support for gun rights"
5/7/18: OPINION "Thoughts on the Out-of-Doors: Under 21 can still buy rifles, shotguns under new Vermont law"
Ignorance of the Vermont Constitution is rampant with anti-gunners.
"Thoughts on the Out-of-Doors: Under 21 can still buy rifles, shotguns under new Vermont law "
5/7/18: VTDigger "Supreme Court upholds probation violation for possessing gun"
How the anti-gun justice system disarms Vermonters one at a time.
"Supreme Court upholds probation violation for possessing gun"
5/2/18: Williston Observer "Gun advocates challenge new law’s constitutionality"
S.55 lawsuit
"Gun advocates challenge new law’s constitutionality"
4/30/18: "Guns in Early Vermont" by John McClaughry"Guns in Early Vermont" by John McClaughry
4/26/18: Tdigger "New definition of criminal attempt voted out by House panel""New definition of criminal attempt voted out by House panel"
4/20/18: True North OPINION "Vermont’s ‘taking game’ and universal background checks" By John Klar"Vermont’s ‘taking game’ and universal background checks" By John Klar
4/20/18: VPR "Challengers Of High-Capacity Magazine Ban Look To 1777 To Strengthen Their Case""Challengers Of High-Capacity Magazine Ban Look To 1777 To Strengthen Their Case"
"Opinion: Gun violence and America’s identity crisis""Opinion: Gun violence and America’s identity crisis"
4/19/18: Valley News "Gun Clubs Sue Vt. Over Restrictions""Gun Clubs Sue Vt. Over Restrictions"
4/18/18: VTDigger "UPDATED: Gun clubs, businesses sue state over magazine limit""UPDATED: Gun clubs, businesses sue state over magazine limit"
4/18/18: AUDIO "Lawmakers Look To Domestic Terrorism Law As A Way To Address Future Criminal Plots"
The beginnings of the modification of another Domestic Violence bill (H25) by Maxine Grad into an ANTI-GUN BILL!
"Lawmakers Look To Domestic Terrorism Law As A Way To Address Future Criminal Plots"
4/18/18: Brattleboro Reformer OPINION "Letter: Governor and legislators committed perjury" by James Lanese"Letter: Governor and legislators committed perjury" by James Lanese
4/17/18: The Independent (UK) "Vermont’s major new gun law blocks man 'who planned school shooting' from having a gun"Vermont made news in the UK
VIDEO: "Real VT News: Gun Control 1"VIDEO: "Real VT News: Gun Control 1"
4/14/18: Gun rights rally following new VT gun laws
Vermont Warrior Revolution rally on the Capitol steps.
4/14/18: Gun rights rally following new VT gun laws
4/13/18: BFP "NRA turns against Gov. Scott over gun control""NRA turns against Gov. Scott over gun control"
4/11/18: VTDigger "UPDATED: Scott hears calls of betrayal and thanks as he signs gun bills""UPDATED: Scott hears calls of betrayal and thanks as he signs gun bills"
"Margolis: Gun bill signing was a political winner for Scott""Margolis: Gun bill signing was a political winner for Scott"
4/10/18: Seven Days "Pro-Gun Vermont Senator John Rodgers Considers Run for Governor""Pro-Gun Vermont Senator John Rodgers Considers Run for Governor"
4/9/18: VTDigger "Gun rights supporters take aim at Gov. Phil Scott""Gun rights supporters take aim at Gov. Phil Scott"
"Scott to sign gun bills this week as gun rights groups seethe""Scott to sign gun bills this week as gun rights groups seethe"
4/9/18: WCAX "Gun sales surge ahead of new restrictions in Vermont""Gun sales surge ahead of new restrictions in Vermont"
4/4/18: Valley News "Vermont Reviews Use of Armed School Officers""Vermont Reviews Use of Armed School Officers"
4/3/18: True North OPINION "Mass shootings and Vermont’s mental health system" by Matthew Strong"Mass shootings and Vermont’s mental health system"
"Gun control bill inspires spike in gun, magazine sales""Gun control bill inspires spike in gun, magazine sales"
4/1/18: VTDigger VIDEO NBC5 "Hundreds turn out for gun rights rally""Hundreds turn out for gun rights rally"
"GunSense Vermont statement regarding passage of gun violence prevention legislation""GunSense Vermont statement regarding passage of gun violence prevention legislation"
3/31/18: BFP "Free rifle magazines handed out by gun rights activists in Vermont""Free rifle magazines handed out by gun rights activists in Vermont"
3/30/18: VTDigger "In final chapter of gun debate, Senate narrowly passes expansive restrictions"
227 years of Vermont freedom has come to an end. The power, money & influence of Bloomberg has undermined the safest state in th enation.
"In final chapter of gun debate, Senate narrowly passes expansive restrictions"
3/30/18: True North "Vermont Senate passes gun control measure, Republican Gov. Scott signals he’ll sign"
Vermont destroyed by a traitorous liar. Subversive Phil Scott stabs Vermonters in the back. 227 years of being the beacon of gun rights has ended.
"Vermont Senate passes gun control measure, Republican Gov. Scott signals he’ll sign"
3/30/18: VTDigger "Gun rights group plans magazine handout in protest of law""Gun rights group plans magazine handout in protest of law"
3/30/18: OPINION "Skyler Bailey: The ineffectiveness of S.55""Skyler Bailey: The ineffectiveness of S.55"
3/29/18: WCAX "What's next for gun control in Vermont?""What's next for gun control in Vermont?"
3/28/18 VTDigger "AG’s office: Magazine limit in gun bill ‘largely unenforceable’""AG’s office: Magazine limit in gun bill ‘largely unenforceable’"
20180328 VTDigger "House passes $5 million plan to improve school security""House passes $5 million plan to improve school security"
3/28/18: True Northv "House passes gun control and sends back to Senate, law enforcement forms opposition""House passes gun control and sends back to Senate, law enforcement forms opposition"
3/27/18 OPINION "Robert Kaplan: Proposed gun laws will not enhance public safety""Robert Kaplan: Proposed gun laws will not enhance public safety"
3/26/18: Chan 22 "Thousands sign ethics complaint petition amid controversial gun bill vote""Thousands sign ethics complaint petition amid controversial gun bill vote"
3/22/18: Breitbart "Vermont Gun Control Bill Could Face Constitutional Challenge in Federal Court"
S.55 has made national headlines
"Vermont Gun Control Bill Could Face Constitutional Challenge in Federal Court"
3/22/18 VTDigger "Differences narrow between House and Senate over gun seizure bills""Differences narrow between House and Senate over gun seizure bills"
3/21/18: True North "House committee approves slew of gun restrictions despite flood of opposition from Vermonters"
The Tyrannical House Judiciary strikes at your rights AGAIN!
"House committee approves slew of gun restrictions despite flood of opposition from Vermonters"
3/21/18: VTDigger "UPDATED: House panel votes out bill proposing major changes to gun laws""UPDATED: House panel votes out bill proposing major changes to gun laws"
3/21/18: MCV "Community members on both sides of the gun debate speak out in Barre"
"Gun rights and gun control activists opened a discussion about the polarizing issue. Some people are concerned about their second amendment rights."
Talk about completely obscuring the truth!
The entire room was ORANGE. There were 3 or 4 anti-gun people, and THAT is the segment they show!
"Community members on both sides of the gun debate speak out in Barre"
3/20/18: VTDigger "Lawmaker withdraws locked storage provision from gun bill""Lawmaker withdraws locked storage provision from gun bill"
3/17/18: Seven Days "Vermont Lawmakers Consider Gun Magazine Capacity Limits""Vermont Lawmakers Consider Gun Magazine Capacity Limits"
3/16/18 VTDigger "Lawmaker withdraws assault weapons ban, 10-day waiting period"
The nuclear option has been removed from S55. Still on deck is a magazine ban.
"Lawmaker withdraws assault weapons ban, 10-day waiting period"
3/13/18: True North Chittenden County FOP letter: ‘We strongly oppose the rash of new gun control legislation’
When law enforcement is AGAINST gun control in Vermont, you know our legislators have crossed the line…
Chittenden County FOP letter: ‘We strongly oppose the rash of new gun control legislation’
"Castleton closes Polling Institute, eliminates two dean positions"
GREAT NEWS!!
The anti-gun Castleton crew have been disbanded.
"Castleton closes Polling Institute, eliminates two dean positions"
3/13/18: WCAX "Little support at Vt. Statehouse for arming teachers"
Of course not, why do ANYTHING that may actully SOLVE a problem?
"Little support at Vt. Statehouse for arming teachers"
3/11/18: True North "Second Amendment groups hold rally at UVM, speak out against gun control" by Michael Bielawski"Second Amendment groups hold rally at UVM, speak out against gun control"
3/11/18: VTDigger "Gun management law would open way for state firearm sales""Gun management law would open way for state firearm sales"
3/9/18: WCAX "Pro-gun rally at UVM"
Terry did a great job on this segment!
"Pro-gun rally at UVM"
3/9/18: OPINION Commentary by Bruce LindnerCommentary by Bruce Lindner
"'Shame On You': In Milton, Pro-Gun Crowd Slams Vermont Politicians"
Gun Control forum in Milton shows how the media frenzy has adversely effected the lives of Vermont's law-abiding gun owners.
"'Shame On You': In Milton, Pro-Gun Crowd Slams Vermont Politicians"
3/2/18: VTDigger "Hopes for gun legislation before recess scuttled in House"
Because Maxine Grad & Martin LaLonde are SO anti-gun, they screwed up a unanimously approved bill!
"Hopes for gun legislation before recess scuttled in House"
3/2/18: BFP "Vermont gun legislation: Where the proposals stand""Vermont gun legislation: Where the proposals stand"
"Vt. Senate gives nod to gun background check measure""Vt. Senate gives nod to gun background check measure"
3/1/18: BFP "VT Senate votes to require background checks for private gun sales"
S.55 amended to include S6 UBC legislation
"VT Senate votes to require background checks for private gun sales"
2/28/18: WCAX "Vermont Senate unanimously approves gun removal proposal"
Senate passes S.221 by unanimous vote. Off to the House Judiciary.
"Vermont Senate unanimously approves gun removal proposal"
2/28/18: My Champlain Valley "Vermont Senate unanimously approves gun confiscation bill"
S.221
"Vermont Senate unanimously approves gun confiscation bill"
2/28/18: True North "Governor’s gun control push rattles his base"
Yup, pissed us all off. Didn't ask us for comments or ideas before embracing the Left's gun control agenda.
"Governor’s gun control push rattles his base"
2/28/18: WCAX "Legislative approval still needed for Burlington to enact gun laws"
"With all respect to Burlington and its concerns-- I understand them-- we cannot have laws that apply in a patchwork kind of way. Burlington cannot go it alone on this," said Rep. Maida Townsend,
"Legislative approval still needed for Burlington to enact gun laws"
2/27/18: "Burlington School Board calls for stricter gun laws""Burlington School Board calls for stricter gun laws"
2/27/18: "Vermont Senate votes Wednesday on gun safety bill
S. 221 has support from firearms groups, Gov. Phil Scott"
"Vermont Senate votes Wednesday on gun safety bill S. 221 has support from firearms groups, Gov. Phil Scott"
2/27/18: "After Swell Of House Support, Temporary Gun Removal Bill Hits Snag In Senate""After Swell Of House Support, Temporary Gun Removal Bill Hits Snag In Senate"
"Raising the minimum age requirement for gun purchases is looking like a long shot for Congress""Raising the minimum age requirement for gun purchases is looking like a long shot for Congress"
2/25/18: VTDigger "Experts question Giffin, Battles police shootings as probe heads to prosecutors"
"Experts who study tactical teams say that after reviewing available evidence, they are unconvinced that the deadly use of force was justified in two recent fatal police shootings in Vermont."
"Experts question Giffin, Battles police shootings as probe heads to prosecutors"
2/25/18: "Ben Smith: Vermont’s noble gun culture can survive"
None other than the pissed off SON of denounced PETER SMITH rails against Vermont gun owners!
"Ben Smith: Vermont’s noble gun culture can survive"
2/25/18: "Nearly 600 added to gun background check database"
I remember sitting in testimony on S141 and being told, "No more than 200 adjudicated Vermonters will be submitted to the NICS system…"
More lies.
"Nearly 600 added to gun background check database"
"VT Senate committee approves weapons removal bill""VT Senate committee approves weapons removal bill"
"Vermont Libertarian Party Opposes Governor Scott’s Change of Heart on Gun Control""Vermont Libertarian Party Opposes Governor Scott’s Change of Heart on Gun Control"
2/22/18: "In Historic Shift, Vermont’s GOP Governor and Democratic Leaders Embrace Gun-Control Measures"
TRAITOR "Shill Scott" destroys Vermont gun ownership. At least Sue Minter was HONEST.
"In Historic Shift, Vermont’s GOP Governor and Democratic Leaders Embrace Gun-Control Measures"
"Updated: Scott says ‘everything’s on the table’ as pressure builds for gun measures""Updated: Scott says ‘everything’s on the table’ as pressure builds for gun measures"
"Survey: A Majority of the Vermont Senate Supports Universal Background Checks ""Survey: A Majority of the Vermont Senate Supports Universal Background Checks "
2/22/18: WCAX "Scott onboard with gun age restrictions, considering background checks"
Phil Scott SOLD Vermonters out to New York Politics!
"Scott onboard with gun age restrictions, considering background checks"
2/22/18: VPR "In Less Than A Week, Scott And Lawmakers Put Gun Control Bills On Fast Track""In Less Than A Week, Scott And Lawmakers Put Gun Control Bills On Fast Track"
2/21/18: True North "Gun rights advocates propose arming Vermont schools" by Michael Bielawski"Gun rights advocates propose arming Vermont schools"
2/20/18: OPINION True North "Sen. Joe Benning: Guns and sense""Sen. Joe Benning: Guns and sense"
"At Statehouse Rally, Vermont Students Join Call for Gun Control"
"Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger attended the Tuesday morning rally in Montpelier… voters in 2014 approved a measure banning guns in bars, requiring residents to lock them up when not in use and allowing cops to confiscate them from those accused of domestic violence."
Because they are ILLEGAL you Statists.
"At Statehouse Rally, Vermont Students Join Call for Gun Control"
"Kashmeri: Gun Safety Leadership" By Sarwar Kashmeri"Kashmeri: Gun Safety Leadership" By Sarwar Kashmeri
2/16/18 BFP "Teen Arrested Fair haven Shooting Threat""Teen Arrested Fair haven Shooting Threat"
Facebook Live VIDEO "Governor Scott Press Conference" on the Pre-Empted School Shooting in Fair Haven.
"IT CAN'T BE JUST ABOUT GUNS."
"Governor Scott Press Conference" on the Pre-Empted School Shooting in Fair Haven.
2/16/18: Burlington Free Press "After Fair Haven threat, Gov. Scott wants to talk about guns"
One day after "No New Gun Laws"
"After Fair Haven threat, Gov. Scott wants to talk about guns"
2/16/18 "A tipping point" by the ANTII-GUN Times Argus"A tipping point"
2/15/18: Seven Days "After Florida Shooting, Vermont Governor Says No New Gun Laws""After Florida Shooting, Vermont Governor Says No New Gun Laws"
"Editorial: Stick to Your Guns Ban, Rivendell"
Rivendell Interstate School District Board is pursuing a firearms ban for Vermont & NH schools.
"Editorial: Stick to Your Guns Ban, Rivendell"
2/13/18: BFP "Report: 25 convictions for illegal gun possession in VT""Report: 25 convictions for illegal gun possession in VT"
2/13/18: VTDigger "Coyote hunting competition ban moving toward House vote"
H.636
"Coyote hunting competition ban moving toward House vote"
2/12/18: True North Reports "McClaughry: The steady erosion of liberty"
See how the Constitutional rights of Vermonters are under constant attack by our own politicians!
"McClaughry: The steady erosion of liberty"
2/9/18: OPINION VT Digger "John Klar: Gun legislation would restrict constitutional liberties""John Klar: Gun legislation would restrict constitutional liberties"
2/9/18: BFP "Report: VT gun law adds 589 people to background check list"
See the fallout from the 2015 bill S.141.
In committee, we were told AT MOST 200 Vermonters would be effected.
See how fast that number TRIPLED!!!

Wilda White, executive director of Vermont Psychiatric Survivors, said some Vermonters were surprised and confused when they received letters stating they had been added to the national database.
"People are not being appraised of the ramifications of stipulating to this sort of non-hospitalization," White said. "I don't think people would ever imagine that they're going to be reported to a national database as a result of it."
"Report: VT gun law adds 589 people to background check list"
2/8/18: VPR "Suzanne Spencer Rendahl: Guns In Schools"
How many falsehoods can you find in this anti-gun piece?
"Suzanne Spencer Rendahl: Guns In Schools"
2/87/18: "Proposed Gun Ban in School District Could Run Into Challenge"
Rivendell Interstate School Board considers the proposal to prohibit weapons in school buildings and property, in school-used vehicles and at school events. It would apply to students, Rivendell staff and the public."
"The district covers Orford, New Hampshire, and Fairlee, Vershire, and West Fairlee in Vermont."
"Proposed Gun Ban in School District Could Run Into Challenge"
"vermont will you have give your guns legally use marijuana""vermont will you have give your guns legally use marijuana"
2/5/18: WPTZ "Marijuana legalization adds conflict for Vermont gun owners"
"Owning a gun or using marijuana: it's a decision some Vermonters will have to make."
"Marijuana legalization adds conflict for Vermont gun owners"
2/5/18: VPR "Vermonters in PyeongChang: Olympians On The US Biathlon Team"
THIS is the REAL "Vermont Gun Culture."
"Vermonters in PyeongChang: Olympians On The US Biathlon Team"
2/5/18: WPTZ VIDEO "Marijuana legalization adds conflict for Vermont gun owners"
"Owning a gun or using marijuana: it's a decision some Vermonters will have to make."
"Marijuana conflict for Vermont gun owners"
2/2/18: AUDIO VT Digger "The Deeper Dig: Grappling with gun rights"
Anti-gun and Pro-gun commentary. Eddie Cutler gets the last word in!
"The Deeper Dig: Grappling with gun rights"
2/2/18: OPINION Rutland Heral Staff "Safety for women""Safety for women"
2/1/18: Valley News "Vt. Residents Pack Gun Law Meeting""Vt. Residents Pack Gun Law Meeting"
2/1/15: Burlington Free Press "5 questions, 5 answers about gun rights in Vermont""5 questions, 5 answers about gun rights in Vermont"
1/31/18: VT Digger "Hundreds fill House chamber for gun hearing"
The overwhelming sea of ORANGE shows the displeasure over Phil Baruth and his Bloomberg sugar-daddy…
"Hundreds fill House chamber for gun hearing"
1/30/18: Barton Chronicle "Huge crowd packs State House for gun hear­ing" by Tena Starr"Huge crowd packs State House for gun hear­ing"
1/31/18: WCAX "Vt. lawmakers take testimony on gun bills""Vt. lawmakers take testimony on gun bills"
1/31/18: VT Digger "Hundreds fill House chamber for gun hearing" BECOMES UPDATED to "More than 1,000 fill House chamber for gun hearing""More than 1,000 fill House chamber for gun hearing"
1/31/18: Times Argus: "Gun legislation hearing draws big crowd""Gun legislation hearing draws big crowd"
1/31/18: ABC News 10 "Vermont lawmakers hear testimony on proposed gun laws""Vermont lawmakers hear testimony on proposed gun laws"
1/30/18: My Champlain Valley "Vermont lawmakers hear testimony on proposed gun laws""Vermont lawmakers hear testimony on proposed gun laws"
1/30/18: NBC5 "Thousands speak out on gun laws at Vermont Statehouse"
"Some support new firearm bills, others argue that legislation would hinder their right to bear arms"
"Thousands speak out on gun laws at Vermont Statehouse"
1/30/18: VPR "Public Hearing On Gun Legislation Draws Huge Crowd In To Statehouse""Public Hearing On Gun Legislation Draws Huge Crowd In To Statehouse"
VIDEO: "Public Hearing on Gun Legislation - January 30, 2018" by ORCA MediaVIDEO: "Public Hearing on Gun Legislation - January 30, 2018"
1/27/18: WCAX "Vermont lawmakers to host public hearing on gun legislation."
Gun Control Hearing pushed by Michael Bloomberg enforcer Phil Baruth on 1/30/18.
"Vermont lawmakers to host public hearing on gun legislation."
1/25/18: NRA-ILA "Vermont: Pu?lic Hearing on Gun Bill Scheduled""Vermont: Pu?lic Hearing on Gun Bill Scheduled"
1/18/18: True North "Vermont gun rights proponents to convene at Yankee Sportsman’s Classic Show""Vermont gun rights proponents to convene at Yankee Sportsman’s Classic Show"
1/16/18: True North Reports "Statehouse Stakeout: Gun Sense renews calls for gun control in Vermont"
VIDEO by Shayne Spence.
"Statehouse Stakeout: Gun Sense renews calls for gun control in Vermont"
1/16/18: "VT Domestic Gun Violence PSA"
Vermont Democratic Party has stepped up to push Bloomberg's anti-gun agenda.
The Vermont Democratic Party is a DIRECT threat to gun rights in Vermont!
Be at that hearing and DEFEND your rights
"VT Domestic Gun Violence PSA"
1/15/18: VTDigger "Hearing to be held on universal background check bill"
Here we go again! Bloomberg sponsored gun control by Baruth.
Get to the State House and be seen.
"Hearing to be held on universal background check bill"
1/15/18: Brattleboro Reformer "State Senate to hold hearing on gun bills""State Senate to hold hearing on gun bills"
1/12/18: News Release — Vermont General Assembly "Public hearing regarding Vermont firearms laws is Jan. 30 in Montpelier""Public hearing regarding Vermont firearms laws is Jan. 30 in Montpelier"
1/3/18: NRA-ILA "Vermont: 2018 Legislative Session Convenes"
Universal Background Checks
Domestic Violence bills and more.
"Vermont: 2018 Legislative Session Convenes"
1/1/18: Bershire Eagle "GunSense Vermont founder seeks new direction in novel and Senate campaign""GunSense Vermont founder seeks new direction in novel and Senate campaign"
2017 Gun Owners of Vermont Analysis of the Universal background Check legislation by Bob DePino & Eddie Cutler.2017 Gun Owners of Vermont Analysis of the Universal background Check legislation by Bob DePino & Eddie Cutler.
"GunSense Vermont founder seeks new direction: into elective office""GunSense Vermont founder seeks new direction: into elective office"
12/31/17: Brattleboro Reformer "GunSense Vermont founder seeks new direction""GunSense Vermont founder seeks new direction"
12/20/17: Extrano's Alley "Vermont Is Not A Populous State, But….""Vermont Is Not A Populous State, But…."
12/20/17: BH Register "Aftermath of the Las Vegas massacre: what comes next?"
An antigun piece that uses quotes from Gun Owners of Vermont without even talking to us!! Just using quotes from our web page. What crappy reporting from a High School!
"Aftermath of the Las Vegas massacre: what comes next?"
12/17/17: NewsLinc "Protection from More than Just Water"
Umbrella Organization in St. Johnsbury helps nearly 1 in 4 women, and 1 in 7 men, that have suffered from domestic violence by an intimate partner.
Over the past two decades, rates of domestic violence against females have fallen by almost 75%.
12/17/17: NewsLinc "Protection from More than Just Water"
10000 Couples "Five Years After Sandy Hook, Another Christmas Without Vicki Awaits"
Another piece with GunSense member Sharon Panitch. The SAME one who defamed gun owners in 2015 by LYING in the VT Digger that somebody in Hunter Orange bullied two 10 year old girls!
"Five Years After Sandy Hook, Another Christmas Without Vicki Awaits"
12/6/17: Seven Days "A Gunshot Survivor Aims to Secure Background Checks in Vermont"
See how a Vermont anti-gun newspaper makes the case for a New Hampshire takeover of a Vermont anti-constitutional rights group is a good thing… Clai Lasher-Sommers works for BLOOMBERG'S EVERYTOWN!
"A Gunshot Survivor Aims to Secure Background Checks in Vermont"
"Welch Opposes Bill Easing 'Concealed Carry' Regulations""Welch Opposes Bill Easing 'Concealed Carry' Regulations"
11/30/17: VTDigger "Vigils for victims and survivors of gun violence to be held across Vermont""Vigils for victims and survivors of gun violence to be held across Vermont"
11/30/17: Williston Observer "Vigil to end gun violence set for Dec. 14 in village"
Notice the dates are scattered around the state so the SAME people can show up at more than one?
Groups involved in organizing the vigil are Gun Sense Vermont, Newtown Foundation, Newtown Action Alliance, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown Survivor Network, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
"Vigil to end gun violence set for Dec. 14 in village"
11/30/17: My Champlain Valley 'Burlington Police Chief says Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act "not sensible"'Burlington Police Chief says Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act "not sensible"
11/29/17: The Commons "GunSense Vt. founder's departure triggers political aspirations
Braden contemplates a run for State Senate"
"GunSense Vt. founder's departure triggers political aspirations"
11/29/17: VTDigger "Burlington chief lobbies against federal concealed carry expansion"
Watch Weinberger-Appointed, Bloomberg-Funded anti-gun Brandon del Pozo attack Vermonter's rights to bear arms by lying about what criminals do.
"Burlington chief lobbies against federal concealed carry expansion"
11/27/17: Trib Live "Allegheny County DA Zappala attending 'emergency summit' on gun legislation"
Zappala will join about two dozen prosecutors, all Democrats, at the event organized by the national group Prosecutors Against Gun Violence. Burlington Police Chief Brandon Del Pozo is a MEMBER of this NATIONAL GROUP that is pushing gun control such as the "Gun Violence Prevention Order."
"Allegheny County DA Zappala attending 'emergency summit' on gun legislation"
11/23/17: VTDigger OPINION "Margolis: An unnatural need for more hunting" by anti-gun, anti-hunting columnist Jon Margolis.Anti-Hunting OPINION "Margolis: An unnatural need for more hunting"
11/19/17 OPINION "Commentary: Mass shooters and men's will to change" by Rob Okun
WTF?
"Commentary: Mass shooters and men's will to change"
11/16/17: VT Digger: "GunSense Vermont founder Braden stepping down, plans to run for office"
*************
It's official! ANN BRADEN is no longer the president of Gun Sense Vermont.
She has been replaced with a PROFESSIONAL Anti-Gun activist from NEW HAMPSHIRE!
"GunSense Vermont founder Braden stepping down, plans to run for office"
11/15/17: OPINION "Commentary: It's all about the guns"
OMG! You gotta see this one!!!
"Commentary: It's all about the guns"
11/9/17: ABC News "How a temporary restraining order for guns could help stop mass shootings""How a temporary restraining order for guns could help stop mass shootings"
10/18/17: Middlebury Campus "Vermont Officials Respond to Las Vegas Mass Shooting""Vermont Officials Respond to Las Vegas Mass Shooting"
10/10/17: Boston Herald "Cops take aim at gun trafficking in New England - Set sights on tracking database""Cops take aim at gun trafficking in New England - Set sights on tracking database"
10/9/17: VT Digger OPINION "Stephen Groff: In need of commonsense gun laws" by Stephen Groff
Ya, never heard of him either…
"Stephen Groff: In need of commonsense gun laws"
"YCQM: October 8, 2017"
BURLINGTON, Vt. From WCAX, this is "You can Quote Me".
The President and Vice President of GoVT were FINALLY invited to one of those "discussions" that have been promised for FOUR YEARS. While the air time favored the anti-gunners, we had to step up and represent the thousands of gun owners in Vermont.
WCAX, this is "You can Quote Me".
"YCQM: October 8, 2017"
10/6/17: True North Reports "In aftermath of Las Vegas, Vermont gun owners say ‘bump stock’ issue is a nonstarter""In aftermath of Las Vegas, Vermont gun owners say ‘bump stock’ issue is a nonstarter"
10/5/17: Moms Demand Action "Gun Lobby Effort to Repeal Oregon’s Extreme Risk Protection Order (SB719) Law Fails"
A national Bloomberg group overwhelmed the people of Oregon on this unconstitutional bill.
"Gun Lobby Effort to Repeal Oregon’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Law Fails"
10/4/17: PRESS RELEASE "Coming Together to Disarm Domestic Violence"
The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), Prosecutors Against Gun Violence (PAGV) (Burlington Chief Brandon Del Pozo belongs to this) and the Alliance for Gun Responsibility have teamed up to launch a new initiative: Disarm Domestic Violence."
This is ANOTHER NATIONAL COALITION to attack states rights one at a time.
"Coming Together to Disarm Domestic Violence"
10/3/17: "Gun Debate Reignited Nationwide; Where the Conversation Stands in Vermont"
Right now, Vermonters are legally allowed to purchase and possess rifles, shotguns and handguns without a permit. It is also legal to possess, purchase, or sell a machine gun that is registered. There are also no permits necessary to carry a concealed weapon.
"I don't believe our gun laws should change here in Vermont but obviously there is some pressure on the national level to do so,” said Governor Phil Scott, R- Vermont.
Scott says the focus in Vermont needs to be more on safety and gun education, but with Sunday's tragedy, the largest mass shooting in recent US history some lawmakers say the time for change is now.
"Gun Debate Reignited Nationwide; Where the Conversation Stands in Vermont"
"Welch: Gun Owners Need To Help Pass Practical Gun Legislation""Welch: Gun Owners Need To Help Pass Practical Gun Legislation"
10/3/17: NBC5 Gov. Scott says U.S. has a big anger problem."
Gov. Phil Scott says Congress should hold hearings on gun violence and discuss changes to gun laws.
"Everything should be on the table," Scott said.
Gov. Scott says U.S. has a big anger problem."
10/3/17: VIDEO "Gun Expert Demonstrates Difference Between Bump Stock Semi-Auto, Full Automatic Weapons"
Standard Semi-Auto = 5 rounds per second
Bump Stock = 7 rounds per second
Full Auto = 15 rounds per second.
Bump Stocks only increase rate of fire by only 20%.
"Gun Expert Demonstrates Difference Between Bump Stock Semi-Auto, Full Automatic Weapons"
10/2/17: Addison County Independent "Addison teen claims junior world shooting title"
Congratulations to Michael Davis!
In Glengary, W.Va., between Sept. 14 and 18, Davis earned $1,000 and the title of NRA Junior World Champion at the NRA World Shooting Championships — for the second straight year, although he said there were more and tougher competitors this year.
"Addison teen claims junior world shooting title"
9/29/17: VidMe VIDEO "Vermont Issues 72: Vermont to Tackle Firearm Suicides"
Opinion video by Styxhexenhammer666
"Vermont Issues 72: Vermont to Tackle Firearm Suicides"
Vermont Public Radio "Vermont Officials Look To Cut Down Number Of Suicides By Gun"
VPR is taking their Vermont anti-gun project ACROSS THE NATION!
This article is popping up across the country, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, etc…
"Vermont Officials Look To Cut Down Number Of Suicides By Gun"
9/27/17: "Money, not safety, drives unlimited gun-carry foes" by Bob Aldridge
Vermont is mentioned as the cornerstone of Constitutional Carry.
"Money, not safety, drives unlimited gun-carry foes"
"Neighbors Are Fired Up About Target Shooting on National Forest Land""Neighbors Are Fired Up About Target Shooting on National Forest Land"
9/24/17: Vermont Cynic "Gun control forum opens space for debate"
A discussion on the gun control debate at the UVM Janus Conference on 9/14/17. At least there is one smart UVM student.
"Gun control forum opens space for debate"
9/22/2017: WCAX "Neighbors take aim at irresponsible shooting in Vt. Forest"
Chris Pike, the neighbor complaining about shooting o public land in Vermont, moved here from New Jersey and built a house near an existing shooting location and is now trying to get it regulated or shut down.
John Sinclair, the forest supervisor, "wants restrictions, barring shooting from sunset to 8 a.m., as well as banning explosive targets."
"Neighbors take aim at irresponsible shooting in Vt. Forest"
9/14/17: True North Reports "Gun control moms group advertises public meeting, then shuts out Vermonters" by Michael Bielawski.
The beginning of the next assault on Vermont begins.
Michael Bloomberg's "Moms Demand Action" anti-gun organization has moved into the hole vacated by the DEFEATED "Gun Sense Vermont."
This organization, fully OWNED, CONTROLLED and FUNDED directly by Bloomberg's "Everytown" organization, is going to take over where Gun Sense failed... Get Ready!
"Gun control moms group advertises public meeting, then shuts out Vermonters"
9/13/17: Times Argus "Vt. hospitals have plans for shooters""Vt. hospitals have plans for shooters"
9/7/17: Bennington Banner "State shooting ranges open for use""State shooting ranges open for use"
Miss any TrueNorth articles by GoVT Vice President Bob DePino?
Check out the list here.
Miss any TrueNorth articles by GoVT Vice President Bob DePino?
8/25/17: VT Digger "SCOV Law Blog: Court shoots down town’s suit against sportsman’s club""SCOV Law Blog: Court shoots down town’s suit against sportsman’s club"
8/21/17: WCAX "Is Vermont making strides to curb domestic violence death rate?"
WCAX pushing the narrative again.
HALF the firearm deaths as 2015…
Lower numbers than the last 3 years...
More MEN killed than women...
But... But…
FACTS.
29 female victims and 35 male victims in the last 11 years.
"Is Vermont making strides to curb domestic violence death rate?"
8/21/17: Addison Independent "Editorial: Finding a balance with firearms, target practice, shooting ranges and the public's peace of mind" by Angelo S. Lynn"Editorial: Finding a balance with firearms, target practice, shooting ranges and the public's peace of mind"
8/21/17 VPR Gunshots Project: "For Victims Of Domestic Violence, Guns In The Home Increase Terror"
VPR is going for broke on the domestic violence firearm confiscation bill even though domestic violence is down in 2016.
They did this giant report on the numbers on coroner reports... and are now spinning the results.
FACTS - DV Homicides by firearm:
Between 2011 and 2016, 11 WOMEN were killed in domestic violence firearm homicides.
Between 2011 and 2016, 9 MEN were killed in domestic violence firearm homicides.
FIFTY FIVE PERCENT (55%) of all MALE DV victims were killed by WOMEN!
"For Victims Of Domestic Violence, Guns In The Home Increase Terror"
8/16/17: GUNS.com "American Bar Association supports gun violence restraining orders""American Bar Association supports gun violence restraining orders"
"Old Dog, New Trick: Vermont Wields Enhanced Animal Cruelty Law""Old Dog, New Trick: Vermont Wields Enhanced Animal Cruelty Law"
8/16/17 VPR Gunshots Project "Domestic-Violence-Related Homicides Dropped In 2016""Domestic-Violence-Related Homicides Dropped In 2016"
8/15/17 OPINION Brattleboro Reformer once again takes an anti-gun stance instead of being a non-biased public news agency.
"Our Opinion: Be a human being and ask for help"
"Rather than putting more firearms into an already abusive situation, Vermonters should do everything they can to keep firearms out of the hands of perpetrators of domestic violence."
8/15/17 Brattleboro Reformer "Our Opinion: Be a human being and ask for help"
8/15/17: ABA Journal "Gun violence restraining orders backed by House of Delegates" - THIS IS THE NEXT WAVE OF VERMONT GUN CONTROL!
"Peter Langrock of Vermont spoke against the resolution. “I’m here because I’m a lawyer and I believe in the Constitution,” he said.
Langrock said such orders raise First Amendment concerns because they could target people based on speech, including statements on social media. Langrock also said the ex parte orders raise 14th Amendment due process concerns, and gun seizures based on such orders raise Fourth Amendment concerns."
"Gun violence restraining orders backed by House of Delegates"
8/11/17: VPR VERMONT THIS WEEK
Part of the MASSIVE anti-gun "Gunshots Project"
Gun Control discussion starts at 18:30 regarding homicides and suicides from 2011 to 2016.
Video: VPR VERMONT THIS WEEK
8/11/17: VIDEO "Vermont Issues 24: A Rebuttal to VPR Re: Gun Laws""Vermont Issues 24: A Rebuttal to VPR Re: Gun Laws"
8/10/17: VPR "Doing Our Best To Protect' Children: The Role Of Guns In Vermont" by GunSense member Maggie Brown Cassidy in Putney"Doing Our Best To Protect' Children: The Role Of Guns In Vermont"
8/9/17: VPR "'This Is About Safety': Preventing Gun Suicides In Vermont "
Both the anti-gun side and the pro-gun side of this issue is explored.
The Gun Shop Project is mentioned.
"'This Is About Safety': Preventing Gun Suicides In Vermont "
8/8/17: VPR "Gunshots: Vermont Gun Deaths, 2011-2016"
"The role of guns in life — and death — in Vermont."
"Gunshots: Vermont Gun Deaths, 2011-2016"
"The role of guns in life — and death — in Vermont."
"VPR Gunshots Project Data Set: Vermont Gun Death Certificate Data, 2011-2016"
The 2017 VPR report RAW DATA.
"VPR Gunshots Project Data Set: Vermont Gun Death Certificate Data, 2011-2016"
"Vermont Voices: How Do Guns Fit Into Your Life?""Vermont Voices: How Do Guns Fit Into Your Life?"
VPR Gunshots Project: "How Do Guns Fit Into Your Life?"
Greg Schoppe OPINION "Greg Schoppe, a Burlington-based web developer, grew up in Essex County where hunting in the mornings before elementary school was common and guns were a tool not unlike any other."
VPR Project: "How Do Guns Fit Into Your Life?"
Greg Schoppe OPINION
VPR Gunshots Project: "How Do Guns Fit Into Your Life?"
Robin Earle OPINION "Robin Earle, a 28-year-old graphic designer living in Milton, moved to Vermont from Massachusetts in 2007. Soon thereafter “the gun bug bit hard.”
Robin has two suggestions for how Vermont could improve gun safety: improve access to inexpensive background checks and required gun handling, cleaning and safety training for new gun owners.
VPR Project: "How Do Guns Fit Into Your Life?"
Robin Earle OPINION
"'The Gun Bug Bit Hard': The Role Of Guns In Vermont""'The Gun Bug Bit Hard': The Role Of Guns In Vermont"
7/8/17: VIDME "Vermont Issues 20: Guns in Vermont; Bloomberg Boogeymen etc"
Pro-Gun opinion video by Styxhexenhammer666
"Vermont Issues 20: Guns in Vermont; Bloomberg Boogeymen etc"
8/2/17: WCAX "Shots fired in a battle over guns in Bristol"
Bristol's attempt at gun control.
"Shots fired in a battle over guns in Bristol"
7/20/17: Addison Independent "Whiting residents up in arms after neighbor opens gun range""Whiting residents up in arms after neighbor opens gun range"
7/19/17: Facial Recognition - "Facial recognition tech: Illegal in Vt. "
"The recognition technology has been used to locate the girlfriend of an alleged fugitive, immigrants believed to have overstayed their visas and, in one case, a man who authorities said asked suspicious questions at a local gun shop, the ACLU said."
Facial Recognition - "Facial recognition tech: Illegal in Vt."
7/18/17: OPINION Bennington Banner "Kevin Hoyt: Kids and guns""Kevin Hoyt: Kids and guns"
7/17/17: GIFFORDS (formerly Americans for Responsible Solutions, formerly Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence) "Gun Safety Experts To Testify In Favor Of Massachusetts Bill To Remove Guns From Dangerous Situations, Release Factsheet On The Bill"
Here are NATIONAL anti-gun attorneys testifying in MASSACHUSETTS.
"Gun Safety Experts To Testify In Favor Of Massachusetts Bill To Remove Guns From Dangerous Situations, Release Factsheet On The Bill"
Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence "Gun Violence Protective Orders"
THIS is the anti-gunners most sought after goal.
Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence "Gun Violence Protective Orders"
12/15/17: Bloomberg's The TRACE "More Officials Are Stepping Up Efforts to Ensure Domestic Abusers Relinquish Their Guns"
"require judges to order people subject to domestic violence restraining orders to surrender their weapons in all cases."
"More Officials Are Stepping Up Efforts to Ensure Domestic Abusers Relinquish Their Guns"
12/13/17: "Governor Cuomo Unveils First Proposal of 2018 State of the State: Remove Firearms from Domestic Abusers"
New York to Require Mandatory Surrender of Firearms After All Domestic Violence Convictions, Including Misdemeanors
"Governor Cuomo Unveils First Proposal of 2018 State of the State: Remove Firearms from Domestic Abusers"
7/11/17: THREAD VPR - Taylor Dobbs asks "How do guns fit into your life, Vermont?""How do guns fit into your life, Vermont?"
7/8/17: AmmoLand "Republican-Sponsored Citizen Disarmament Bill Headed to Anti-Gun Oregon Governor"
This is the OREGON version of Vermont's H.422 that allows the confication of firearms without a court case. This version allows ANYONE to get an emergency court order to confiscate firearms. Look for this version to be pushed in 2018.
"Republican-Sponsored Citizen Disarmament Bill Headed to Anti-Gun Oregon Governor"
7/4/17: WCAX "Are mass murders on the rise in the US?"
EVERYTHING the anti-gun WCAX anchor tries to push about mass murders being on the rise is refuted!
"Are mass murders on the rise in the US?"
7/2017: "Town of Bristol, VT - Ordinance Regulating Discharge of Firearms""Town of Bristol, VT - Ordinance Regulating Discharge of Firearms"
6/26/17: Statesman Journal OPINION "Lawmakers have chance to protect Oregonians with gun-violence prevention bill"
Twenty-two years ago my sister-in-law and three nieces…"
"Lawmakers have chance to protect Oregonians with gun-violence prevention bill"
6/15/17: Waterbury Record "Trapping opponent claims collusion "
The anti-hunters are coming out of the woodwork.
"Trapping opponent claims collusion "
6/13/17: U.S. Department of the Interior "Secretary Zinke Announces Distribution of $1.1 Billion to State Wildlife Agencies Office of the Secretary
"Funding Benefits Conservation, Outdoor Recreation and the Economy in All 50 States"
Vermont- The state will receive $3,494,429 through the Sport Fish Restoration Fund and $4,652,531 through the Wildlife Restoration Fund, giving the state a total amount of $8,146,960.
"Secretary Zinke Announces Distribution of $1.1 Billion to State Wildlife Agencies Office of the Secretary"
6/7/17: AlienGear Holsters "Vermont Gun Laws On Concealed Carry""Vermont Gun Laws On Concealed Carry"
6/7/17: Granite Grok "The 3 States with the Lowest Violent Crime Rates in the US all Have Constitutional Carry" by Steve MacDonald"The 3 States with the Lowest Violent Crime Rates in the US all Have Constitutional Carry"
6/4/17: WCAX "Vt. Supreme Court sides with Williston shooting range""Vt. Supreme Court sides with Williston shooting range"
6/3/17 Rutland Herald "Court says regulating gun noise is regulating guns""Court says regulating gun noise is regulating guns"
6/2/17: Vermont Supreme Court Decision "North Country Sportsman's Club v. Town of Williston"
The town of Williston tried to curtail shooting and was told, "no," by the Supreme Court.
"North Country Sportsman's Club v. Town of Williston"
6/1/17: VT Digger Press Release "Protect Our Wildlife Vermont: Wildlife in Danger During Hound Training Season"
The latest from the anti-gun / anti-hunting group.
"Protect Our Wildlife Vermont: Wildlife in Danger During Hound Training Season"
5/31/17: Stowe Reporter "Rumor of guns cancels event" By Caleigh Cross
The TRUTH behind the cancellation of the anti-gun GunSense movie.
Anti-gunners LIE! Can you believe it?
Awesome article by Caleigh Cross!
"Rumor of guns cancels event" By Caleigh Cross
5/31/17: True North Reports "Gun control event canceled over supposed ‘planned protest and exposed weapons’ by Michael Bielawski
Another excellent article about how GUN NONSENSE LIES!! Now, they started using the Democratic Party as scapegoats!
"Gun control event canceled over supposed ‘planned protest and exposed weapons’
5/25/17: Stowe Reporter "Guns: What makes sense today?
Documentary, discussion will explore issues"
PROPAGANDA ALERT!
" Guns: What makes sense today? Documentary, discussion will explore issues"
5/9/17: The Eagle Times "State police investigate firearms heist in Bellows Falls"
How the "bad guys" get their "Vermont guns."
T H E F T !
"State police investigate firearms heist in Bellows Falls"
5/2/17: Salamanca Press "Attorney: NY violates 2nd Amendment with SAFE Act"
Phil Scott has turned on Vermont gun owners with his version of the NY SAFE Act.
The Vermont SAFE Act is funded by Bloomberg and unleashed by the Vermont Democratic Party.
"Attorney: NY violates 2nd Amendment with SAFE Act"
4/18/17: VT Digger "Senators scaling back domestic violence gun removal proposal"
Even though H.422 is "on the wall" in the Senate Judiciary, the Senate is attempting to use one section to clarify existing law.
"Senators scaling back domestic violence gun removal proposal"
4/11/17: New York Times "Fortunately, some statehouses whose members defend gun ownership seem interested in improving public safety.In Vermont, the House passed a bill last month to allow the police to confiscate temporarily the firearms of people accused of domestic abuse. This is a grave problem nationally. The bill would let officers take guns away for up to five days after heated domestic incidents, even if a firearm was not involved. “This to me isn’t about guns, per se,” said Representative Chip Conquest, a gun-rights advocate. “It’s about protecting people at a time when we know they’re particularly vulnerable from a weapon that we know is often used.”
The New York Times calling Chip Conquest a "a gun-rights advocate" is like calling Colonel Sanders a "chicken advocate"!
"Standing Ground Against the N.R.A."
4/8/17: Denver Post "Domestic offenders in Colorado are supposed to relinquish their guns, but it doesn’t always happen
Enforcement of 2013 law is inconsistent, and state doesn’t track weapons"
IMAGINE THAT, A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO CONFISCATE AND REGISTER FIREARMS! But, we are told that's not what they want to do...
"Other states have found creative ways around the gun storage issue.
In Vermont, a law (H.735, 2013) orders the state’s department of public safety to create a list of facilities where offenders can store their firearms and a fee schedule for using the service. Those fees are paid to the law enforcement agency, which can also take out a loan to build more space for the guns. The law also releases all offices of liability from damage to the firearms if they’re stored properly."
"Domestic offenders in Colorado are supposed to relinquish their guns, but it doesn’t always happen
Enforcement of 2013 law is inconsistent, and state doesn’t track weapons"
3/29/17: The Essex Reporter "Town planning forums for firearms ordinance"
Essex Selectboard trying to restrict the useage of firearms in town.
They failed.
"Town planning forums for firearms ordinance"
3/26/17: WCAX "Girls train with world-class biathletes"
The "Girls with Guns" training event in Craftsbury is spotlighted!
"Girls train with world-class biathletes"
3/24/17: The Vermont Cynic OPINION "Campus should allow for Second Amendment rights" by James Simpson"Campus should allow for Second Amendment rights"
3/24/17: My Champlain Valley "Essex Working to Update Gun Ordinance
Essex Updating Gun Ordinance, Want to Preserve Tradition, But Safety Number One"
"Essex Working to Update Gun Ordinance
Twin States Differer on the Issue of Guns in Schools"
Again, the media lies about Vermont laws in order to enact laws in New Hampshire. Just like they lie about New hampshire to pass laws in Vermont.
Twin States Differer on the Issue of Guns in Schools"
3/23/17: WPTZ "Gun shop owners aid in suicide prevention"
Vermont's Gun Shop Project gets more coverage.
"Gun shop owners aid in suicide prevention"
3/23/17: US News " The 10 Safest States in America: When it comes to safety, these states have low rates of both violent and property crime."The 10 Safest States in America: When it comes to safety, these states have low rates of both violent and property crime."
3/22/17: Seven Days "Up in Arms: Bill Would Let Cops Take Guns in Domestic Violence Cases" by Terri Hallenbeck
Excellent article regarding H.422
"Up in Arms: Bill Would Let Cops Take Guns in Domestic Violence Cases "
3/22/17 Ethan Allen Institute: "Roll Call! House Allows Warrantless Confiscation of Firearms In Cases of Alleged Domestic Abuse, 78-60 (2017)""Roll Call! House Allows Warrantless Confiscation of Firearms In Cases of Alleged Domestic Abuse, 78-60 (2017)"
3/21/17: VT Digger "Domestic violence gun removal bill gets House’s OK"
The latest spin on H.422.
NO COMMENTS ARE BEING APPROVED UNTIL AFTER THE FINAL HOUSE VOTE ON 3/22/17!
"Domestic violence gun removal bill gets House’s OK"
3/18/17: Tea Party Action Network "Vermont Moves to Allow Illegal Confiscation of Legal Guns"
The news of confiscation bill H422 is spreading across the nation like wildfire!
"Vermont Moves to Allow Illegal Confiscation of Legal Guns"
3/17/17: VT Watchdog "Vermont gun confiscation bill heads to House floor" By Michael Bielawski"Vermont gun confiscation bill heads to House floor"
3/17/17: Valley News "Bill to Remove Firearms From Domestic Violence Incidents Advances in Vt.""Bill to Remove Firearms From Domestic Violence Incidents Advances in Vt."
3/16/17: VPR "Bill To Remove Firearms From Domestic Violence Incidents Advances To Vt. House "
H422
"Bill To Remove Firearms From Domestic Violence Incidents Advances To Vt. House "
3/14/17: VT Digger "Bill would let police seize guns in domestic violence cases"
H422 the unconstitutional firearm confiscation bill that was rushed through the House Judiciary, sponsored AND pushed by the Committee Chair, Maxine Grad, in spite of testimony that proved the proponent's lied about the facts.
"Bill would let police seize guns in domestic violence cases"
3/14/17: Writen testimony by Susan Scaglione, vehemently opposing confiscation bill H.422.Writen testimony by Susan Scaglione, vehemently opposing confiscation bill H.422.
3/13/17: NRA-ILA "Vermont: Gun Control Bill Moving This Week"
H422 flies through committee regardless of constitutional issues! It is a "must pass" agenda!
"Vermont: Gun Control Bill Moving This Week"
3/2/17: VT Watchdog "Gun bill would allow confiscation without due process"
H.422
"Gun bill would allow confiscation without due process"
3/2/17: "Vermont Bill Aims to Strip Guns From Domestic Violence Offenders"
Listen to the lies retold by the anti-gun media.
Testimony given to the House Judiciary Committee on H.422 is full of lies, half-truths and omissions to push the anti-gun, anti-man, agenda pushed by the VT Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence…
"Vermont Bill Aims to Strip Guns From Domestic Violence Offenders"
3/1/17: VT Digger OPINION John Klar: Scott plays both sides in marijuana debate"
"Vermont has a medical marijuana registry... But the relief from state criminalization for medical marijuana use does not protect our citizens from federal law, and our state appears to be providing the names of those on the marijuana registry to the federal government, so that they won’t be able to buy guns — they are on a federal list. Perhaps our governor will also demand a test to ensure gun owners aren’t stoned before he legalizes pot, to stigmatize both marijuana use and gun ownership simultaneously. (There is no restriction on alcoholics owning guns.)
"John Klar: Scott plays both sides in marijuana debate"
2/28/17: NRA-ILA "Vermont: Domestic Violence Bill Really a Front for More Gun Control"
H.422 an unconstitutional firearm confiscation bill that is backed by multiple domestic violence groups is really a state-wide version of a Burlington Charter Change bill (H.90)
"Vermont: Domestic Violence Bill Really a Front for More Gun Control"
2/22/17: VT Watchdog "Town tables gun-noise amendment pending state Supreme Court decision" By Michael Bielawski "Town tables gun-noise amendment pending state Supreme Court decision"
2/20/17: WCAX "Inside the Vermont Forensics Lab"
Since there haven't been enough gun stories, so WCAX creates another "gun issue" segment.
"Inside the Vermont Forensics Lab"
2/16/17: NRA-ILA "Vermont: Law-Abiding Gun Owners and Hunters are Being Targeted Once Again""Vermont: Law-Abiding Gun Owners and Hunters are Being Targeted Once Again"
2/13/17: VPR "Coyote Hunting Spurs Debate Over Ethics And Ecology""Coyote Hunting Spurs Debate Over Ethics And Ecology"
2/9/2017: The Eagle Times "VT legislators consider firearm background check bill"
NEW UBC bill H.151
"VT legislators consider firearm background check bill"
2/5/17: WCAX "Vt. gun enthusiasts look to protect status quo""Vt. gun enthusiasts look to protect status quo"
1/31/17: VT Watchdog "House bill emerges for universal background checks in Vermont" By Michael Bielawski
Universal Background Checks Version 4.0
The anti-gun, anti-liberty politicians double down on the Safest State in the Nation for their political agenda!
"House bill emerges for universal background checks in Vermont"
1/25/17: VT Watchdog "Gun-rights mixer foreshadows another wave of anti-gun bills in Vermont" By Michael Bielawski"Gun-rights mixer foreshadows another wave of anti-gun bills in Vermont"
1/120/17: OPINION Rutland Herald "Hungry for gun law change" by GunSense VT board member Paul Regan"Hungry for gun law change"
1/18/17: Times Argus "Prosecutor carries gun to work""Prosecutor carries gun to work"
1/18/17: WCAX "How the TSA targets guns in airports"
Watch our anti-gun legislators use this as an excuse for more gun laws.
"How the TSA targets guns in airports"
1/18/17: VT Watchdog "Environmentalists introduce bill to block public from using pond" By Michael Bielawski"Environmentalists introduce bill to block public from using pond"
1/17/17: Caledonia Record "Sen. Joe Benning: Guns Again?"
"Recently a constituent said she couldn’t understand why I was against universal background checks for gun transfers."
"Sen. Joe Benning: Guns Again?"
1/17/17: Ethan Allen Institute "Background Checks are Back" by John McClaughry"Background Checks are Back"
1/17/17: Universal Background Checks "New Mexico Senate Bill 48"
Proof that Universal Background Checks are a NATIONAL AGENDA.
The Vermont bill H.151 is a virtual clone of the New Mexico bill!
"New Mexico Senate Bill 48: A clone of the Vermont bill H.151"
1/11/17: Times Argus "Path not clear for new gun control effort" by Neal P. Goswami"Path not clear for new gun control effort"
1/11/17: WCAX "Vermont gun background check proposal faces old obstacles"
WOW!
WCAX barely gives Gun Sense web space with only a STOCK PHOTO of guns in a case!!
Gun Sense is becoming a footnote on WCAX! Woohoo!
"Vermont gun background check proposal faces old obstacles"
1/10/17: Burlington Free Press "Gun background check debate returns to Montpelier"
Listen to Phil Baruth gloat…
"Gun background check debate returns to Montpelier"
1/10/17: my Champlain Valley "Debate Over Gun Background Checks Heats Up""Debate Over Gun Background Checks Heats Up"
1/10/17: VT Digger "Universal background check debate returns to Statehouse" by Eilzabeth Hewitt"Universal background check debate returns to Statehouse"
1/9/17: Guns.com "Expanded background check law proposed in gun-friendly Vermont" by Brian Seay"Expanded background check law proposed in gun-friendly Vermont"
1/6/17: WCAX "Do new Vermont gun laws have a shot?"
Universal Background Checks 2017.
"Do new Vermont gun laws have a shot?"
1/6/17: Seven Days "Senator Plans Push for Gun Bill Despite Slim Prospects"
Universal background Checks 2017
"Senator Plans Push for Gun Bill Despite Slim Prospects"
1/4/17: NRA-ILA "Vermont: Gun Control Legislation is One of the First Bills Introduced in Montpelier""Vermont: Gun Control Legislation is One of the First Bills Introduced in Montpelier"
1/4/17: VT Watchdog "Another gun control bill emerges even before Legislature convenes" By Michael Bielawski"Another gun control bill emerges even before Legislature convenes"
1/4/17: Watchdog "Another gun control bill emerges even before Legislature convenes"
"On Tuesday, before the Legislature officially reconvened for the 2017 session, yet another gun control bill has emerged despite Vermont ranking among the safest in the nation for violent crimes."
On Tuesday, before the Legislature officially reconvened for the 2017 session, yet another gun control bill has emerged despite Vermont ranking among the safest in the nation for violent crimes."
1/3/17 The HayRide "VIDEO: Tucker Carlson Destroys Gun Grabber Who Claims Gun Control Works"
Listen to the BULLSHIT from the anti-gunner!
"VIDEO: Tucker Carlson Destroys Gun Grabber Who Claims Gun Control Works"
1/3/17: Breitbart "During the January 3, 2017, airing of Tucker Carlson Tonight, Carlson brought up Chicago gun crime and asked the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence's Joshua Horowitz how he can continue to push gun control in light of such a glaring gun control failure."
VERMONT is used as the key argument to disprove their lies.
"During the January 3, 2017, airing of Tucker Carlson Tonight, Carlson brought up Chicago gun crime and asked the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence's Joshua Horowitz how he can continue to push gun control in light of such a glaring gun control failure."
"IRS Complaint Process - Tax-Exempt Organizations"
For churches that lobby for gun control file a complaint with the federal government for violation of their tax-exempt status.
"IRS Complaint Process - Tax-Exempt Organizations"
12/20/16: VT Digger: "South Burlington man charged with possessing firearm"
Be careful what you ask for.
Think back to S141 and the testimony of the anti-gun speakers, "they don't ever prosecute for possession at the federal level in Vermont, that's why we need this new law."
Prosecuting under Act 191 in Vermont would be a misdemeanor.
So, this mentally ill youth is facing TEN YEARS in prison for simply possessing a gun, not using it, or even threatening to use it.
I guess the anti-gunners want to make an example of this mentally challenged kid and throw the book at him.
He probably didn't even know it was wrong for him to possess a gun.
The kid needs councilling and care, not jail time.
My two cents. - Bob
"South Burlington man charged with possessing firearm"
12/11/2016: The Daily Wire "These 7 States Have The Nation's Best Gun Laws"
"#3. Vermont. For a dark blue state, Vermont has surprisingly lenient gun laws. The minimum age to purchase a handgun is 16 years of age in Vermont, carry is legal without a permit, and people are allowed to own silencers. Though Vermont is currently highly ranked for pro-Second Amendment policies, the leftists that have flooded the state are constantly attacking the citizens' gun rights, such as proposing universal background check legislation."
"These 7 States Have The Nation's Best Gun Laws"
11/29/16: The New York Sun "2nd Amendment Mandate"
Vermont is singled out as the state to model all federal gun laws after.
CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY!
The New York Sun "2nd Amendment Mandate"
11/29/2016: VT Digger "Changes to Permanent Hunting / Fishing Licenses Coming in 2017"
News Release — Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
"Changes to Permanent Hunting / Fishing Licenses Coming in 2017"
11/16/2016: The Truth About Guns "Most ATF-Traced Massachusetts “Crime Guns” Came from . . . Massachusetts"
Read THIS article, THEN click on the "Ii Team" link and watch how the anti-gun media spins the truth around to blame other states!
They falsely claim the "Iron Pipeline" is I-91 and I-90.
Pay attention to how many gun crimes Massachusetts had in the last 2 years... ELEVEN THOUSAND!
"Most ATF-Traced Massachusetts “Crime Guns” Came from . . . Massachusetts"
11/18/16: Ethan Allen Institute "Vermont is the Safest State in the Union" by Rob Roper
Again… and Again… and Again…
"Vermont is the Safest State in the Union"
Again… and Again… and Again…
11/14/16: Burlington Free Press: "Vermont ranks No. 1 on safest states list""Vermont ranks No. 1 on safest states list"
11/14/16 24/7 Wall St "The Safest States in America"
Vermont is AGAIN ranked #1
the total number of murders, at 10, and the total number of violent crimes, at 739, are each also the lowest of any state in the country.
"The Safest States in America"
11/13/2016: WCAX "You Can Quote Me" - Phil Baruth is coming for your gun rights… AGAIN!Phil Baruth is coming for your gun rights… AGAIN!
11/7/2016: Vermont Watchdog "Insurer dropping some insurance coverage for gun shops"
"One of the largest sporting niche commercial property insurers in the country is dropping clients who sell semiautomatics, sending one Vermont gun shop owner scrambling to find new coverage."
"Insurer dropping some insurance coverage for gun shops"
11/6/16: WCAX "Young Vermonters introduced to deer hunting""Young Vermonters introduced to deer hunting"
"How Maine became a source of ‘crime guns’ in other states"
"Question 3: Initiative's advocates say a lack of background checks on private sales fuels illicit trafficking."
Watch how Bloomberg is using the SAME RHETORIC to try and pass Universal Background Checks in Maine!!
"How Maine became a source of ‘crime guns’ in other states"
The Valley Reporter OPINION RESPSONSE to negative press by Valley Reporter's coverage of the October 2016 meeting by GoVT Regional Coordinator Bill Robinson.The Valley Reporter RESPSONSE to negative press by Valley Reporter's coverage of the October 2016 meeting.
WCAX poll: "What issues Vermonters care about the most"
#1) Economy / Jobs 21.6%
#2) Healthcare 14.8%
#3) Taxes 13.8%
#4) Opiate Epidemic 4.5%
#5) Education 2.4%
#6) Marijuana Legalization 1.9%
That means gun control isn't even on REAL Vermonters minds, just the anti-gun fear mongerers...
"WCAX poll: What issues Vermonters care about the most"
Hint: Gun Control isn't even on their minds.
"Where New York's crime guns come from"
The New York Attorney General calculates gun trafficking and tries to blame every other state that has more firearm freedoms for NY crime.
"Where New York's crime guns come from"
10/21/16: VT Digger "Firearms Owners and Gun Rights Advocates Respond to VPR Poll"
Response to the latest VPR poll: "Vermont voters see no need for new gun laws."
"Firearms Owners and Gun Rights Advocates Respond to VPR Poll"
10/20/2016: The Valley Reporter: "Gun Owners of Vermont question Greshin and Grad"
A slanted look at what actually happened at the October monthly meeting in Warren…
The conspiracy theorist was not a "member' Of GoVT and the Adam Greshin SUPPORTS firearm registration under Universal Background Checks and has VOTED to confiscate firearms without due process of law.
"Gun Owners of Vermont question Greshin and Grad"
10/19/2016: TrueNorth "Minter Aiming To Take Down Your 2A" by Alice Dubenetsky"Minter Aiming To Take Down Your 2A"
10/12/16: The Commons OPINION (LIE) "Deen, Mrowicki protect safety of constituents" by Ann Braden, Pres of Gun Nonsense Vermont."Deen, Mrowicki protect safety of constituents"
10/17/16: The Commons OPINION "Vermont is the safest state in the country" by Eddie Cutler"Vermont is the safest state in the country"
10/26/16: The Commons OPINION "Anti-gun supporters like Braden in the same class as pedophiles" by Jerome Cook"Anti-gun supporters like Braden in the same class as pedophiles"
10/12/2016: VT Digger OPINION: "John Klar: So you think background checks are OK?""John Klar: So you think background checks are OK?"
10/12/16: Seven Days "Hunting Foes Want to Snare Seats on Vermont's Fish & Wildlife Board"
The latest attack on hunting and trapping in Vermont.
"Hunting Foes Want to Snare Seats on Vermont's Fish & Wildlife Board"
10/9/2016: Burlington Free Press: "Gun advocates see no 'gap' in VT laws, public opinion"
So much for a story about our Windham 4 campaign. It devolved into a liberal left propaganda article!
The article starts off with the bullshit Castleton poll, the anti-gun Vermont Mayor's Coalitiion, Sue Minter and GunSense Vermont's Ann Braden getting the FIRST text!
A little bit about gun rights follows, then Sue Minter's universal background checks and an Assault Weapons Ban, and then Minter cites a study by the national group Everytown for Gun Safety, which found that 46 percent fewer women were killed by male partners in 15 states and Washington, D.C., with universal background checks, compared to 36 states without the law.
Then another unknown anti-gunner from Middlebury College demeans gun owners with "It’s a classic example of a position that is held intensely by a small number of voters."
Then, the article finishes off with Ann Braden describes the gun lobby in general as "bullying," ungracious and distrustful."

Seriously, SHE is trying to take OUR rights away and she publicly calls US bullies!
Hypocrisy at the ultimate level.
"Gun advocates see no 'gap' in VT laws, public opinion"
10/8/2016: VT Digger: 'Talking civilly about ‘Guns in Our Community’.Talking civilly about ‘Guns in Our Community’.
10/4/2016: The Commons OPINION "Keep the guns right out in the open" Pamela Spiro Wagner, Brattleboro"Keep the guns right out in the open"
10/5/2016: OPINION (response) "Just assume 70 percent of Vermonters are carrying" by Brian Heybyrne
RE: “Keep the guns right out in the open” [Letters, Oct. 5]:
"Just assume 70 percent of Vermonters are carrying"
9/26/2016: Brattleboro Reformer - "National super pac targets Vermont legislators, Including Windham Count's Mrowicki and Deen"
Looks like the democrats are really afraid of losing their seats!
"National super pac targets Vermont legislators, Including Windham Count's Mrowicki and Deen"
9/2016: American Women Who Bear Arms: "Maine: Michael Bloomberg Sinks his Nasty Anti-Gun Talons into Country’s Safest State"
First of all, an admission: The headline is misleading and was meant to get your attention. Maine is only the SECOND safest state in the country. Vermont beats us with only 99.3 violent crimes per 100,000 people. We have 127.8 crimes per 100,000.
"Maine: Michael Bloomberg Sinks his Nasty Anti-Gun Talons into Country’s Safest State"
9/15/2016: The Valley Reporter "Valley chapter of Gun Owners of Vermont meets candidates" by Chris Keating"Valley chapter of Gun Owners of Vermont meets candidates"
9/13/2016: NECN: "Deadly Shooting Inspires Vermont Police Training on Mental Health Emergencies"
"Burlington Police say calls involving mental health emergencies and substance abuse are up markedly" by Jack Thurston
"Deadly Shooting Inspires Vermont Police Training on Mental Health Emergencies"
9/12/2016: Bob DePino's analysis of the Castleton Poll methodology for VPR's anti-gun questions.Bob DePino's analysis of the Castleton Poll methodology for VPR's anti-gun questions.
9/9/2016: VPR "Vermont's Suicide Prevention Strategies" by Mitch Wertlieb & Patti Daniels
The Vermont Gun Shop Project again in the news!
"Vermont's Suicide Prevention Strategies"
"Guns and Governance: Vermont's Gendered Issues of Freedom and Control" by Rickey Gard Diamond
Here is more BULLSHIT about gun owners intimidating women at the S31 hearing in Montpelier - WRITE A LETTER TO THE CAPITOL POLICE TO INQUIRE IF ANY GUN OWNER WAS SPOKEN TO/REPRIMANDED BY CAPITOL POLICE FOR HARRASSMENT during ANY hearing or public event!
"Guns and Governance: Vermont's Gendered Issues of Freedom and Control" by Rickey Gard Diamond
9/2/2016: VPR "Collaborative Effort To Reduce Gun Suicides Focuses On Outreach"
A short article on the Vermont Gun Shop Project.
The ONLY proactive program in the nation!
"Collaborative Effort To Reduce Gun Suicides Focuses On Outreach"
9/1/2016: WCAX "Unusual partnership aims to reduce suicide in Vermont" by Kyle Midura.
The Vermont Gun Shop Project gets public acknowledgement.
"Unusual partnership aims to reduce suicide in Vermont"
8/31/2016: Burlington Free Press "Prosecutor and small town lawyer vie for Vermont AG"
Bucknam describes her bid as an “insurgency campaign” against the well-known Donovan. Her campaign has worked to rally Republicans by supporting school choice, fighting industrial wind projects and new gun laws, and attacking Donovan as “Sorrell 2.0.”
"Prosecutor and small town lawyer vie for Vermont AG"
8/27/2016: Valleny News "Editorial: Finally, Democrats Speak About Gun Control"
Here is more statist bullshit for ya.
The same garbage about the popularity of Universal background Checks in the Granite State is the same as here in Vermont!
VOTE against these monsters in November.
"Editorial: Finally, Democrats Speak About Gun Control"
8/28/2016: The Truth About Guns: "Blue Force Gear Quote of the Day: Counting on Gun Owners in November"
Looks like Vermont Gun Rights have gone NATIONAL with a quote from Jon Sanborn in Minter ‘assault weapons’ ban could end Vermont gun businesses…
"Blue Force Gear Quote of the Day: Counting on Gun Owners in November"
8/25/16: OPINION: "Bettis: Question suicide rate"
Here, Gun Sense Vermont activist Sandra Bettis attacks gun owners for doing nothing about suicides, when in FACT, we CREATED 'The Vermont Gun Shop Project' to address suicide amongst Vermont gun owners!
ANOTHER GUN SENSE ATTACK ON GUN OWNERS!
Read Eddie's response below.
"Bettis: Question suicide rate"
Sandra Bettis attacks gun owners
8/27/16: OPINION: "Cutler: Question the questioner"
Response by Gun Owners of Vermont president, Eddie Cutler, regarding 'The Vermont Gun Shop Project"'
All the anti-gunners can do is LIE!
"Cutler: Question the questioner"
Response by Gun Owners of Vermont president, Eddie Cutler.
8/25/2016: VT Watchdog "Minter ‘assault weapons’ ban could end Vermont gun businesses" by Bruce Parker"Minter ‘assault weapons’ ban could end Vermont gun businesses"
8/16/2016: OPINION "John Klar: Hunting for the Second Amendment""John Klar: Hunting for the Second Amendment"
8/12/16: VPR "Cassidy: Trust And Mistrust"
Brattleboro Museum and Art Center’s main exhibition this summer is “Up in Arms: Taking Stock of Guns”
"Cassidy: Trust And Mistrust"
8/11/16: WCA "Young Vt. marksman aims for a big win"
14 year old Mike Davis getting ready to take on national competition.
"Young Vt. marksman aims for a big win"
8/10/2016: OPINION Times Argus "Leader: Demonstration shows cultural shift" by Andy Leader"Leader: Demonstration shows cultural shift"
8/5/2016: Burlington Free Press "VT Democrats find new energy for gun issues"
The SECOND attack wave for universal Background Checks in Vermont…
Notice when David Zuckerman speaks about "we must remain civil…" "no matter which one of us wins, we will all be spanding together to pass universal Background Checks."
They have no intention to be civil to GUN OWNERS!
Also Eddie Cutler gets a mention: "Gun Sense Vermont is gathering a volunteer network to support pro-gun control candidates in Vermont's general election, Braden said. She said the list of candidates was not yet finalized, but one candidate is already of interest: Eddie Cutler of Westminster, president of Gun Owners of Vermont, is running for the Legislature as a Republican."
"VT Democrats find new energy for gun issues"
8/5/2016: VT Watchdog "Gun-grabbing a partisan sport in Vermont, candidate ratings show""Gun-grabbing a partisan sport in Vermont, candidate ratings show"
8/5/2016: VT Watchdog "Democrat coalition for background checks rallies at Statehouse""Democrat coalition for background checks rallies at Statehouse"
8/4/2016: VT Watchdog "Phil Scott makes pro-gun stand at veterans hall in Vermont""Phil Scott makes pro-gun stand at veterans hall in Vermont"
8/4/16: Watchdog "Phil Scott makes pro-gun stand at veterans hall in Vermont"
Republican candidate Phil Scott doubled down on his support for Vermonters’ gun rights at the VFW Hall Wednesday evening... at the Orange County meeting of Gun Owners of Vermont."
"Phil Scott makes pro-gun stand at veterans hall in Vermont"
"Some Vermont residents are taking gun trading to a new level"
A supposedly neutraal video company turns a local business interest piece into an anti-gun video.
"Some Vermont residents are taking gun trading to a new level"
7/29/2016: VT Watchdog "Gun-rights advocates scrutinize Minter’s gun-control ad" by Mike Bielawski
An article pointing out the misleading nature of the next "war on guns" in Vermont for 2017!
"Gun-rights advocates scrutinize Minter’s gun-control ad"
7/29/16: Watchdog "Gun-rights advocates scrutinize Minter’s gun-control ad""Gun-rights advocates scrutinize Minter’s gun-control ad"
7/23/16: OPINION "Bob DePino: In the name of restricting Constitutional rights"
Some details on why GunSense obscures the truth of who they are.
"Bob DePino: In the name of restricting Constitutional rights"
7/21/2016: Seven Days "With Focus on Guns, Minter Seeks to Separate Herself From the Pack""With Focus on Guns, Minter Seeks to Separate Herself From the Pack"
7/20/2016: Seven Days "Cause-Driven Candidates Aim to Secure Statehouse Seats""Cause-Driven Candidates Aim to Secure Statehouse Seats"
7/20/2016 WCAX "Minter takes aim at gun regulation"
The three democratic candidates for governor have gone off the chain on pushing for gun control!
Sue has increased her war chest from $14k in 2014, to $777,000 in 2016!
WHERE IS THAT MONEY COMING FROM!?!?!
Almost FORTY PERCENT of just the large donations come from OUT-OF-STATE!!!
"Minter takes aim at gun regulation"
7/20/2016 Seven Days "Sharp Decline in Vermont Moose Herd Raises Questions About Hunting""Sharp Decline in Vermont Moose Herd Raises Questions About Hunting"
7/19/2016: VT Digger "Gun Owners of Vermont Endorse Deborah Bucknam for Attorney General""Gun Owners of Vermont Endorse Deborah Bucknam for Attorney General"
7/13/2016: Seven Days "Rally Will Promote Universal Background Checks on Gun Sales"
AGAIN the out of state agenda takes center stage in the destruction of our rights!
"Rally Will Promote Universal Background Checks on Gun Sales"
7/7/2016: Bloomberg View "State Experiments Can Point to Better Gun Laws""State Experiments Can Point to Better Gun Laws"
6/30/2016: VT Watchdog "Vermont gubernatorial hopefuls debate energy siting and guns"
FIREARM RIGHTS ARE IN PERIL LIKE NEVER BEFORE IN VERMONT!
Dunne and Galbraith said they support expanded background checks and bans on certain types of “military style assault weapons,” a categorization not clearly defined by either candidate.
“I’m in favor of prohibiting the sale of those types of weapons for which the sole purpose is to kill large numbers of people — military style assault weapons,” Galbraith said.
Dunne seemed to agree when pressed on the gun ban issue.
“What I have said clearly is that if one that is workable comes to my desk, I will sign it,” Dunne said. “I think we are all interested in making sure that one person filled with hate cannot commit an atrocity.”
Galbraith explained his support for universal background checks, a policy proposal that went down in flames last year after sportsmen and gun enthusiasts across the state rallied in opposition.
“It literally makes no sense to have background checks when somebody goes to the store to buy a gun, perhaps because of a murder conviction, a felony, a domestic assault, but wants a gun and can lawfully go and buy it privately,” Galbraith said.
Dunne agreed on imposing expanded background checks on Vermonters.
“I cannot with a good conscience be a part of a state that does not do background checks on individuals who are purchasing guns … if those guns are going to contribute to an atrocity in another part of our region,” he said.
"Vermont gubernatorial hopefuls debate energy siting and guns"
6/30/2016: Ammoland "Pro Gun Groups Call On NRA to Stop Support for Secret List & Gun Free Zones"
As we always state, The Gun Owners of Vermont is a "no compromise" gun rights organization.
Synopsis:
We, the grass roots American gun owners reaffirm:
•There is NO acceptable gun free zone in America.
•There is NO acceptable secret government list for government use to approve or deny the sale of firearms.
•There is NO acceptable magazine or feeding device capacity limit.
•There is NO acceptable prohibition on owning or legally using any semiautomatic rifle.
•There is NO acceptable prohibition on responsible gun owners who wish to carry their firearms in any of the States, Territories or federal district of the United States of America.
•There is NO acceptable restriction on private sale of firearms between law-abiding Americans.

Respectfully,
•USRKBA.org
•Oregon Firearms Federation
•S.C.O.P.E.
•Grass Roots North Carolina
•Open Carry Texas
•Gun Owners Of Maine
•Oklahoma Second Amendment Association
•Idaho Second Amendment Alliance
•Western Missouri Shooters Alliance
•Missourians For Personal Safety
•Firearm Owners Against Crime
•Arizona Citizens Defense League
•Texas Carry
•ICarry, Illinois
•Gadsden Guns Inc.
•Florida Carry
•The Firearms Coalition
Gun Owners of Vermont
•Peaceable Texans for Firearm Rights
•Virginia Citizens Defense League
•Nebraska Firearm Owners Association
"Pro Gun Groups Call On NRA to Stop Support for Secret List & Gun Free Zones"
6/29/16: "Vermont Mayors Push Gun Control After Orlando""Vermont Mayors Push Gun Control After Orlando"
6/28/2016: Vermont Biz "Vermont Mayors Coalition calls for gun purchase background checks, again"
Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger: “In the three years since twenty elementary school children were murdered in Newtown, the country has witnessed hundreds of mass shootings, including the worst in modern United States history in Orlando, Florida and a terrible tragedy in Barre, Vermont. Yet our federal and state government have failed to act to stop further massacres. We applaud the efforts of our federal delegation to demand action at the federal level, which would clearly be the best way to enact meaningful reforms, but in the absence of such action, state and local leaders must act. Vermont has led the way on other issues ranging from marriage equality to global warming, and Vermonters are demanding action on this front as well. Vermonters and their neighbors will be safer when Montpelier requires background checks for the guns sold in the state and allows local municipalities to enact common sense public safety policies to protect their citizens and police officers.”
Barre Mayor Thom Lauzon: “When the Vermont Mayors Coalition started this conversation we were determined to find actions that we thought could make a difference. It is my hope that we can establish a respectful dialogue with one common goal: to establish gun safety in Vermont. The results always seem to be the same for those in public service: we try to shout above each other, and nothing really gets done. We do not find compromise and we do not find common ground. But when it comes to gun violence reform, there is much room for improvements I think we can all agree on. In that spirit, I will commit personal resources to convening a multi-day forum in Barre this fall where people of all different opinions are invited to attend. Let’s bring together individuals from both sides of this issue to start this important dialogue”
Montpelier Mayor John Hollar: “Vermont has been fortunate not to have experienced the horrific mass shootings that have occurred in so many other states. But Vermonters do experience the quiet tragedy of suicides that all of us read in the obituary sections of our newspapers each week. Our suicide rate is one-third higher than the national average, and we know that background checks are an effective way to prevent suicides. There are 48 percent fewer gun suicides in states that require background checks for private handgun sales than in states like Vermont that do not. Let’s close this loophole that is contributing to the tragic and avoidable deaths of so many Vermonters.”
Winooski Mayor Seth Leonard: “How many more tragedies will it take before action is taken as a nation, as a state, and in our communities? Today, we call for our state to take immediate steps to protect our communities from devastation that may be prevented through sensible measures that would ensure weapons do not end up in the wrong hands. We hope others will join us in demanding this conversation be brought into the light of day. Vermonters deserve a reasonable and open discussion about how we can best protect our community members while also preserving each individual's rights. We should work together with urgency to find solutions to prevent gun violence that fit Vermont values and the needs of our communities. Protection of our communities and protection of rights need not be mutually exclusive goals.”
"Vermont Mayors Coalition calls for gun purchase background checks, again"
6/28/2016: The Washington Times "Vermont mayors want universal background checks for gun buys"
Here we go AGAIN gun owners!
"The Vermont Mayor’s Coalition is urging the state to enact legislation to require universal background checks for anyone purchasing a gun in Vermont"
Miro Weinberger (or as Johanna Cole called him, "Mayor Bloomberg"!) is behind this next level of REGISTRATION in Vermont.
The LYING PROPAGANDA is again being fed to the people by the media: "The mayors also want the state to ensure that people in Vermont who are adjudicated to be threat to themselves or others due to mental health conditions are properly reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System database."
Newsflash: THIS IS ALREADY LAW IN VERMONT!!!! (S.141)
A new angle is listed as "The group - made up of Vermont’s eight mayors - on Tuesday also called for the state to create a notification system to alert local law enforcement when prohibited individuals try to purchase firearms."
"Vermont mayors want universal background checks for gun buys"
6/21/2016 VT Digger "Vermont senators support two gun control measures, oppose two"
"The Vermont senators support bans on semi-automatic weapons, according to their representatives."
"Vermont senators support two gun control measures, oppose two"
6/21/2016: VT Digger "Debating over a different sort of gun show"
Article on a new new exhibit (opens Saturday, June 25, 2016) at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, “Up in Arms: Taking Stock of Guns”
According to museum publicity, they aim “to provide a platform for reasoned discussion.”
We shall see.

The show, set to run through Oct. 23, will feature a series of talks, including Keene State College professor Mark Timney’s “Off Target: What Hollywood, Journalists, and Shooters Get Wrong About Guns” on Sept. 1, historian Carrie Brown’s “The First Arsenal of Democracy: ‘High-Tech’ in the Connecticut Valley, 1795-1900” on Sept. 8, an “Artists & Guns” panel discussion Sept. 21 and “Guns in Our Community” panel discussion Oct. 6, and Cassidy’s “Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in Their Homes” on Oct. 20.
"Debating over a different sort of gun show"
6/17/2016: WCAX "As Vt. senator pushes gun regulation, another draws heat""As Vt. senator pushes gun regulation, another draws heat"
6/16/2016: VPR "Vermont's Legal Landscape On Guns: What Change Could Look Like"
Interesting note: Around the 27 minute mark, Paul Heintz of Seven Days admits to buying an AR-15 with money provided by SEVEN DAYS!
"Vermont's Legal Landscape On Guns: What Change Could Look Like"
6/15/2016: Vermont Watchdog "Gun control talk guarantees loss for Vermont candidates, say gun rights advocates" By Bruce Parker"Gun control talk guarantees loss for Vermont candidates, say gun rights advocates"
6/15/2016: NPR "Assault Rifle Bans Find Life On State Level"
The amount of bullshit in the audio is amazing. They say the .223 is some kind of "super dangerous" round designed for combat, why would you need to have those for self-defense?
Well, the 5.56 (.223) was designed to WOUND, not to kill! The 5.56 round replaced the 30-06 round used in the M-1 Garand.
"Assault Rifle Bans Find Life On State Level"
6/15/2016: NPR "Assault Rifle Bans Find Life On State Level" direct AUDIO link.
The amount of bullshit in the audio is amazing. They say the .223 is some kind of "super dangerous" round designed for combat, why would you need to have those for self-defense?
Well, the 5.56 (.223) was designed to WOUND, not to kill! The 5.56 round replaced the 30-06 round used in the M-1 Garand.
AUDIO link
6/15/2016: Seven Days "The Gun: How I Bought an AR-15 in a Five Guys Parking Lot" By Paul Heintz"The Gun: How I Bought an AR-15 in a Five Guys Parking Lot"
"Vt. Gun Shop Owner Says Sales Are Up"
"Demand for AR-15 style rifles is up following Orlando shooting" By Alexandra Leslie
Listen to Bernie Sanders state that semi-automatics like the AR-15 should be BANNED!
"Vt. Gun Shop Owner Says Sales Are Up"
"Demand for AR-15 style rifles is up following Orlando shooting" Alexandra Leslie By Alexandra Leslie
6/13/2016: Vermont Watchdog "Vermont Democrats call for gun control in response to terrorist attack""Vermont Democrats call for gun control in response to terrorist attack"
6/13/2016: WCAX "Orlando shooting triggers gun debate in Vermont""Orlando shooting triggers gun debate in Vermont"
6/13/2016: VT Watchdog "Vermont Democrats call for gun control in response to terrorist attack" By Bruce Parker"Vermont Democrats call for gun control in response to terrorist attack"
6/13/2016: My Champlain Valley "BTV Charter Change on Guns Fails to Pass - Bill Dies in VT Legislature" by Sara McCloskey
Mayor Weinberger is STILL trying to restrict the Constitutional Rights of Vermonters.
"BTV Charter Change on Guns Fails to Pass - Bill Dies in VT Legislature"
6/2/2016: Michael Bloomberg's THE TRACE "Criminals Are Heading to Gun-Friendly Vermont to Trade Heroin for Firearms
The opioid addiction crisis is the latest headache for New England officials trying to stop interstate gun trafficking."
Funny how this article pops right up on Sue Minter's page immediately after it went to print!
Almost as if she KNEW it was coming!
Oh, and LOOK! Our friend Mayor Weinberger is prominently quoted in this piece... No coincidence here...
"Criminals Are Heading to Gun-Friendly Vermont to Trade Heroin for Firearms
The opioid addiction crisis is the latest headache for New England officials trying to stop interstate gun trafficking."
6/2/2016: Essex Reporter "Police chief recommends gun restrictions""[Essex] Police chief recommends gun restrictions"
5/27/2016: Valley News "Lead Left on the Gun Range"
Yet ANOTHER anti-lead article attacking the Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland, VT.
"Lead Left on the Gun Range"
2016: Truth or Fiction "Vermont State Senator Mary Ann Carlson on Gun Control-Truth! & Fiction!"
The INCORRECT rumor about former VT Senator Mary Ann Carlson is still making the rounds on the internet.
She DID introduce gun control legislation, she DID make many anti-gun comments, but she DIDN'T say what the meme says...
"Vermont State Senator Mary Ann Carlson on Gun Control-Truth! & Fiction!"
5/20/2016 Caledonia Record - LTE "H.533 - An affront to the legislative process - Eddie Garcia""H.533 - An affront to the legislative process - Eddie Garcia"
5/13/2016: VT Watchdog "Gun control bills fail in Vermont" By Michael Bielawski

The 2015-2016 session was a resounding success for firearm rights and sportsmen' liberty!

They anti-gunners didn’t get their “Universal Background Check” bill…
They anti-gunners didn’t get their “Universal Background Check v2.0” bill…
They anti-gunners didn’t get their “S.141” bill the way they wanted…
They anti-gunners didn’t get their “Burlington Charter Changes” bills…
They anti-gunners didn’t get their “firearm insurance” bill…
They anti-gunners didn’t get their “shooting range control” bill…
They anti-hunters didn’t get their “lead bullet ban” bill*…
They anti-hunters didn’t get their “ivory ban” bill*…
They anti-hunters didn’t get their “Berlin Pond ban” bill…

The Humane Society of the United States* stepped into the batter's box in 2016 because Michael Bloomberg defunded GunSense VT this year to attack Maine.
Remember, there are NO "grassroots" anti-gun groups in the nation!
"Gun control bills fail in Vermont"
5/13/2016: Breitbart "Vermont: Universal Background Checks Defeated for 4th Consecutive Year"
GUN OWNERS OF VERMONT LEADS THE CHARGE!
VermontWatchdog.org quoted Gun Owners of Vermont’s Bob DePino, who explained that universal checks were pushed but defeated in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. After the gun control was defeated again this year, DePino said, “They keep coming. They tried and they tried it again.”
DePino referred to S31 as “UBC” (universal background checks) and to H775 as “UBC light.” There were also gun control bills which targeted lead ammunition, implemented new restrictions on shooting ranges, and required home insurers to be informed of guns in the home. All of these bills failed as well.
"Vermont: Universal Background Checks Defeated for 4th Consecutive Year"
5/13/16: Watchdog "Gun control bills fail in Vermont"
"In the ongoing battle over gun rights in Vermont, the 2016 legislative session will be remembered as another loss for gun grabbers."
" Gun control bills fail in Vermont"
5/10/2016: WPTZ "Gun dealers seek access to stolen-gun database"
ATF spokesperson says database access it's unlikely
"Gun dealers seek access to stolen-gun database"
5/10/2016: VT Watchdog "Gun rights group calls for veto of animal cruelty investigation board bill" By Bruce Parker
A Victim's Notification bill was hickjacked to give power to out-of-state anti-hunting and in-state anti-gun organizations!
"Gun rights group calls for veto of animal cruelty investigation board bill"
5/10/2016: Vermont Watchdog "Gun rights group calls for veto of animal cruelty investigation board bill"
Article regarding the passage of an "animal cruelty" bill behind closed doors that give power to anti-hunting and anti-gun groups to control almost every aspect of "animal cruelty" legislation, training, and prosecution!
"Gun rights group calls for veto of animal cruelty investigation board bill"
20160510 Watchdog " Gun rights group calls for veto of animal cruelty investigation board bill
"A gun rights group wants Gov. Peter Shumlin to veto a bill that creates an animal cruelty investigation board potentially staffed with members from anti-hunting organizations."
"A gun rights group wants Gov. Peter Shumlin to veto a bill that creates an animal cruelty investigation board potentially staffed with members from anti-hunting organizations."
5/9/2016: Burlington Free Press "Animal Cruelty Bill Draws Controvery"
Article related to H.533
"Animal Cruelty Bill Draws Controvery"
5/8/2016: Analysis of House bill H.533 (An act relating to victim notification) was hijacked to introduce a previously UNSEEN 8 page anti-hunting bill apparently backed by the Humane Society of America!5/8/2016: Analysis of hijacked House bill H.533 (An act relating to victim notification)
5/4/2016: The Eagle - "Vermont gun club signs lease for town-owned gun range"
Another case of law-abiding Vermonters being restricted in the exercise of our Constitutional Rights by local beaurocrats!
"Vermont gun club signs lease for town-owned gun range"
5/4/2016: Rutland Herald - "VT gun club leases town range"
Duplicate of the Eagle Associate Press story - Another case of law-abiding Vermonters being restricted in the exercise of our Constitutional Rights by local beaurocrats!
"VT gun club leases town range"
The Humane Society of the United States wields a LOT of power and influence around the nation because they are a LOBBYIST ORGANIZATION, not an animal welfare group!
Less than 1% of their money actually goes to aid animals like puppies and kittens!
They are $350Million org that spends it's money paying SALARIES, JETTING around the world on SAFARI, and BUYING legislators to pass anti-hunting laws in YOUR state!
HERE is a great resource to see what the HSUS is really all about!
"HumaneWatch.org" Keeping a watchful eye on the Humane Society of the United States
4/15/16: GunSenseVT is LOSING relevency in Vermont, so one of BLOOMBERG's OTHER anti-gun group Americans for Responsible Solutions PAC is taking aim on Vermont!GunSenseVT is LOSING relevency in Vermont, so one of BLOOMBERG's OTHER anti-gun group Americans for Responsible Solutions PAC is taking aim on Vermont!
BLOOMBERG's OTHER anti-gun group Americans for Responsible Solutions PAC is taking aim on Vermont!
See the DIRECT LINK to Bloomberg!
See the DIRECT LINK to Bloomberg for the NEXT anti-gun group taking aim at Vermont Americans for Responsible Solutions PAC
4/7/2016: Reason.com "Clinton Blames New York Gun Violence on Vermont"
"Trying to impugn Bernie Sanders, she falsely claims his state provides a big share of crime guns in hers."
"Clinton Blames New York Gun Violence on Vermont"
4/7/2016: Veterans for Bernie "Sorry Hillary, 4 of 5 Years More New York Guns Traced to Vermont than Vice Versa""Sorry Hillary, 4 of 5 Years More New York Guns Traced to Vermont than Vice Versa"
4/5/2016: WCAX "Clinton claims NY criminals get guns from Vt."
Governor Shumlin slaps Hillary Clinton after she blames New York's "gun problem" on Vermont!
"Clinton claims NY criminals get guns from Vt."
3/29/2016: "Constitutional carry and the art of skinning cats" by Claire Wolfe
A brief explanation of "Vermont Carry" and how Vermont is the model for the nation on Constitutional Rights!
"Constitutional carry and the art of skinning cats"
3/21/2016: VPR "Gun Storage Presents Problem For Vermont Law Enforcement"
HERE WE GO AGAIN, AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN…
The neverending saga of disposition of a few firearms from police departments.
Police Chiefs state in testimony that there is NO problem, we get this.
Now that the Burlington Charter Changes are dead, the anti-gun media again picks up the "safe storage" rhetoric.
"Gun Storage Presents Problem For Vermont Law Enforcement"
3/17/2016: OPINION Times Argus "Bradley: More than a slap"
Chris Bradley of the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs (VTFSC) sets the truth out for the anti-gunner's lie about the penalty for straw purchasing.
"Bradley: More than a slap"
3/11/2016: WCAX "Crossover deadline looms over Vt. Lawmakers"
Burlington Charter Changes are officially DEAD!
"Crossover deadline looms over Vt. Lawmakers"
March 2016 MSN: VIDEO "Vermont Gun Lobby Sparheads Mental Health Education for Gun Owners""Vermont Gun Lobby Sparheads Mental Health Education for Gun Owners"
March 2016 AudioBoom "Vermont gun lobby bypasses Sanders v Clinton in attempt to cut down suicides"
"At the same time as they fought back against new regulations, Cutler and other gun rights leaders proposed a different approach: educating gun owners about suicide risk and how to de-stigmatize seeking mental health treatment. A year later, the state affiliate of the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of Vermont are rolling out a program to bring suicide awareness to gun stores, ranges, and clubs. They will also host training on how to talk to friends in crisis about getting help."
"Experts from the state’s department of mental health have worked closely on the project, but gun rights groups are leading the public outreach. They have vetted every poster and fact sheet to make sure the suicide prevention message is not mixed with anti-gun rhetoric."
"Vermont gun lobby bypasses Sanders v Clinton in attempt to cut down suicides"
2/29/2016: The Guardian - "Vermont gun lobby bypasses Sanders v Clinton in attempt to cut down suicides"
"As its senator is forced to fight his presidential opponent over his record on gun control, the New England state is home to a push to educate sellers" by Lois Beckett

An excellent article on the Vermont Gun Shop Project by Lois Beckett.
"Vermont gun lobby bypasses Sanders v Clinton in attempt to cut down suicides"
"As its senator is forced to fight his presidential opponent over his record on gun control, the New England state is home to a push to educate sellers"
2016 CASTLETON POLL: The VPR Poll From Vermont Public Radio:
Overall Results (February 3 – 17, 2016)
Do you support or oppose limiting where someone is allowed to carry a firearm?
Support 58%
Oppose 32%
It Depends 5%
Not sure/No opinion 5%
Total respondents 895

Do you support or oppose requiring a waiting period on gun sales, meaning that the purchaser would have to wait a number of days from the time they purchase a gun until they are allowed to take it home?
Support 83%
Oppose 13%
It depends 3%
Not sure/No opinion 2%
Total respondents 895

Do you support or oppose requiring background checks for all gun purchases, including private sales and sales at gun shows?
Support 89%
Oppose 9%
It depends 1%
Not sure/No opinion 1%
Total respondents 895

WHY IS THERE NO QUESTON: "Do you think Vermont's gun laws are fine the way the currently are?"
BECAUSE VPR AND CASTLETON HAVE AN ANTI-GUN AGENDA AND CARES NOTHING FOR THE RIGHTS OF VERMONTERS!
CASTLETON POLL: (Paid for by VPR) Overall Results
*BULLSHIT ALERT!*
2016 CASTLETON POLL: The VPR Poll From Vermont Public Radio: Methodology
Here is how Castleton arrived at the overwhelmingly biased anti-gun responses to this year's question!
CASTLETON POLL: Methodology
Castleton: 369 by landline (41 percent) and 526 by cell phone (59 percent).
Since most old-school Vermonters do NOT have cell phones, this poll initiates at a 60:40 ratio of "young" respondents.

Castleton: Twenty-nine percent of the total sample have no landline at their residence and therefore would be excluded from any chance of inclusion without the cell phone sample frame.
THIS MEANS that 30% of the total respondents have no "home phone". Since we already equated that most "old school" Vermonters don't have cell phones and ONLY land-lines, that means that 30% of the respondants only HAVE cell phones. Since cell reception in "rural" areas of Vermont is non-existant, that means that 70% of the respondents live in cities with good to excellent cell service.
Castleton: When calling landline phones, respondents within households were selected by asking first for the youngest male adult in the household. If the youngest male was not available, the interviewer would make an attempt to find the best time to reach the target individual.
Castleton: If there was no male in the household, the interviewer would request to speak to the youngest female.
THIS MEANS Castleton was only allowing the YOUNGEST male or female member of the household to respond to these questions, not the HOME OWNER!

Castleton: The within household selection is designed to compensate for known biases in landline samples that result in underrepresentation of males and individuals under 30 years of age.
THIS MEANS Castleton intentionally compensated for supposed "underrepresentation of males and individuals under 30 years of age."
THIS MEANS Castelton specifically IGNORED ALL "old school" Vermonters, older hunters and sportsmen & women, most home owners, grandparents, and everyone else "over 30"!
This poll did not state that the respondent actually be a REGISTERED VOTER, and many respondents who CAN vote, are not old enough to purchase pistols, again biasing the results of the question "allowed to carry a firearm" to "gun owners" who may have a long gun but do not carry a pistol because they aren't old enough to purchase one, so why do they need to carry?

Castleton: For cell phones, interviewers spoke with the individual answering the phone provided that the individual met the screening criteria (e.g. adult living in Vermont).
THIS MEANS Castelton again did not verify that the respondent actually be a REGISTERED VOTER.

Castleton: Every county in the state is represented within 3 percentage points of its proportion of the state’s population prior to weighting the data.

Castleton: The final data are weighted by county, gender, and age to adjust for differential response rates in order to assure that the data are as representative of the state’s actual adult population as closely as possible.
THIS MEANS Castelton did not use the actual numbers of respondents in each zip code, but weighted them. Since 92% of Vermont's population reside in RURAL areas with a population density of LESS THAN 100 people per square mile, those 7% of Vermont towns with a population density of over 200 per square mile could easily sway the results to the anti-gun response rate. Apparently, most city dwellers do not own hunting rifles or semi-auto rifles, just ask the voters in Burlington ( population density of 2,512 people per square mile!) or maybe Winooski ( population density of 4,720 people per square mile!)
NINETY TWO PERCENT of the Vermont population resides in towns with less than 200 people per square mile!
Castleton cannot weigh the rural towns heavily enough to even compare to the top 20 cities!
At most, Castleton could have selected no more than 30% rural responses.
Asking for the YOUNGEST person at the home reduces the likelihood that the person ACTUALLY owns a firearm .
The accuracy of the number of "gun owners" is nothing more than "trust" in the response, how many people will answer "I don't have any guns in my home" over the telephone when being questioned by a complete stranger who is WRITING THIS INFORMATION DOWN? Frankly, it is NOBODY'S BUSINESS and the question should NOT be asked.
CASTLETON POLL: (Paid for by VPR) Methodology
2016 CASTLETON POLL: The VPR Poll From Vermont Public Radio: Trying determine how Castleton consistantly gets MASSIVELY ANTI-GUN poll numbers even though 50%+ of the residents own firearms!
Castleton/VPR only divides Vermont into FOUR Regions: Chittenden County, Northern Vermont, Central Vermont, Southern Vermont!
Newsflash VPR/Castleton, Vermont has FOURTEEN counties!
THIS is how Castleton "weighs" their polls! They only divide Vermont into 4 regions.
Look at this handy chart to see how much weight big towns like Burlington have in the polls!
CASTLETON POLL: (Paid for by VPR) Research Material by GoVT
2016 CASTLETON POLL: The VPR Poll From Vermont Public Radio: Likely Voters
Notice the bullshit correlations: Vermont is only divided into FOUR Regions: Chittenden County, Northern Vermont, Central Vermont, Southern Vermont!
THIS is how Castleton "weighs" their polls! They only divide Vermont into 4 regions.
CASTLETON POLL: (Paid for by VPR) Likely Voters
2016 CASTLETON POLL: The VPR Poll From Vermont Public Radio: Sampling ErrorsCASTLETON POLL: (Paid for by VPR) Sampling Errors
2/22/2016: CNS News "Vermont Gov. on Gun Control: ‘You Need a 50-State Solution... We’re Not Living in the Middle Ages’"
Here Peter Shumlin says laws shouldn't be enacted state-by-state, but nationally: “We’re not living in the Middle Ages,” Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin said Friday as he called for national gun control legislation. “My view on gun legislation is this: You will not solve this problem state by state. You need a 50-state solution, and we better come up with one fast,”
“Listen, we’ve got a huge problem, Houston. We do,” Shumlin asserted.
"Shumlin, who was elected to his first two-year term as governor in 2010, signed into law a bill last May imposing restrictions on gun ownership in Vermont."
HYPOCRISY AT IT'S FINEST!
He says we won't solve the problem of violence state-by-state, but signs TWO ANTI-GUN BILLS into law under his watch, and wants MORE under federal law!
Anti-Freedom radicals never stop with just "common sense" gun laws... They want them ALL!
Remember in November!
"Vermont Gov. on Gun Control: ‘You Need a 50-State Solution... We’re Not Living in the Middle Ages’"
2/19/2016: VT Watchdog "Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs holds gun mixer at Statehouse" By Michael Bielawski"Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs holds gun mixer at Statehouse"
2/18/16: WCAX "Vt. gun advocates argue against new restrictions"
MONTPELIER, Vt. - Hundreds dressed in hunter orange argue the Green Mountains do not need any new gun laws.
Every year, Gun Rights Day fills the Vermont Statehouse cafeteria with the Second Amendment's biggest fans.
This year, organizers urged those in attendance to fight six proposed pieces of gun legislation including three that would only apply within Burlington city limits.
The three bills up for consideration at the Statehouse would ban the use of lead ammunition for hunting, require insurance policyholders to disclose firearms stored on their property and mandate background checks on most gun sales.
"Vt. gun advocates argue against new restrictions"
On February 17, 2016, the Consortium for Risk Based Firearm Policy and Prosecutors Against Gun Violence (PAGV) released a new report titled, “Firearm Removal/Retrieval in Cases of Domestic Violence.”
The report provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for firearm removal in cases of domestic violence.
Kelly Roskam, legal counsel for the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence (Ed Fund), had a leading role in developing and writing the report.
Burlington Police Chief, Brandon Del Pozo, the former Commander of the Bronx Police under MAYOR BLOOMBERG, is a MEMBER of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence (PAGV)!
"New Report on Removing Firearms from Domestic Abusers"
2/16/2016: My Champlain Valley "Guns Play Major Role In Domestic Violence Situations"
"Since 1994, Half of All Homicides in Vermont Related to Domestic Violence"
HERE IS THE PUSH FOR UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS!
The "EXPERTS" agree…
The truth is, since Vermont's TOTAL number of homicides has NEVER reached the plateau where valid statistical "rates" can actually be calculated, statistics used to "prove" the anti-gunners' political justification for infringement of Constitutional rights wildly fluctuate. However, the actual trend is a 40% DECREASE over the last 2 decades!
"Guns Play Major Role In Domestic Violence Situations"
The truth is, since Vermont's TOTAL number of homicides has NEVER reached the plateau where valid statistical "rates" can actually be calculated (that number is 20), statistics used to "prove" the anti-gunners' political justification for infringement of Constitutional rights wildly fluctuate.
However, the actual trend is a 40% DECREASE over the last 2 decades!
This is NOT what the anti-gun networks tell the public!
Domestic Violence Homicide Statistics 1994-2014 - Showing a 40% DECREASE since the 1990s!
2/16/16: Rutland Herald "Gun owners set to air concerns at legislative mixer" By Josh O’Gorman"Gun owners set to air concerns at legislative mixer"
2/14/2016: Portland Press Herald "Canada to stiffen tough gun laws, step up border surveillance
Police are finding more high-powered handguns and semi-automatic and automatic weapons in cities."
CANADIANS LIE ABOUT VERMONT!
"Canada to stiffen tough gun laws, step up border surveillance"
2/12/2016: Bennington Banner "Advocates push to make suicide prevention a central issue" By Cory Dawson
Alex Potter: Of all the deaths by gunshot in Vermont, about 90 percent of them were suicides, he said.
"It's not about taking away guns completely. It's about how can we help during that little window when someone is suicidal," he said. Pro-gun groups like the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs and Gun Owners of Vermont have signed on to the Gun Shop project, a program by the center aimed at reducing suicide deaths by firearms."
"Advocates push to make suicide prevention a central issue"
2/11/2016: Portland Press Herald "Vermonter wins historic silver in World Cup biathlon race in Presque Isle
Susan Dunklee's runner-up finish is best ever for a U.S. woman; Cape Elizabeth native Clare Egan qualifies for Friday's pursuit."
Great news for Vermont that our media does not cover!
SHARE THIS!
"Vermonter wins historic silver in World Cup biathlon race in Presque Isle
Susan Dunklee's runner-up finish is best ever for a U.S. woman; Cape Elizabeth native Clare Egan qualifies for Friday's pursuit."
2/11/2016: Waterbury Record "Stevens’ gun bill going nowhere for now"
H.709, the "register your guns" bill.
Listen to the spin put on this one…
"Stevens’ gun bill going nowhere for now"
"Brattleboro gun owners help out project focused on preventing suicide" by Lynzi DeLuccia"Brattleboro gun owners help out project focused on preventing suicide" by Lynzi DeLuccia
Share the WCAX Vermont Gun Shop Article on Twitter!Share the Vermont Gun Shop Article on Twitter!
2/8/2016: VT Watchdog "Resolution greases skids for Burlington charter changes, upsets gun groups" By Bruce Parker

Gun Owners of Vermont, a group opposed to any infringement of Second Amendment rights, quickly warned members about the suspicious resolution.

“This resolution would eliminate the democratic process and allow anti-gun politicians to enact gun control in Vermont without recourse! Coincidentally, the ONLY sponsor is Rep. Timothy Jerman (TOOK $1,700 OF Gun$en$e Money!),” the group wrote in a Feb. 1 email.
"Resolution greases skids for Burlington charter changes, upsets gun groups"
"Annual Primitive Biathlon succeeds without snow"
Annual tradition: Skinner Hollow Farm hosts event for the 12th year" By Makayla McGeeney
"Annual Primitive Biathlon succeeds without snow"
2/7/2016: Steelers Lounge "Vermont restricting domestic abusers' access to guns"

The anti-gun, anti-Vermont groups are at it nationally!
Funny thing is, Vermont IS NOT EVEN MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLE AT ALL!
"Twenty-three of the 56 gun-related domestic violence homicides were in Albuquerque. The NRA stayed neutral after negotiating language that allows individuals to seek the return of their weapons once restraining orders are lifted."
This is the exact reason why we cannot accept the NRA as a true supporter of gun rights, THEY COMPROMISE.
BOGUS ARTICLE: "Vermont restricting domestic abusers' access to guns"
2/6/2016: The Post and Courier "Recent state laws on domestic abuse, gun rights"
Look at this list of states then compare it to where Bloomberg-funded groups control the legislators! Each state was told they were the ONLY state that didn't support this...
"Recent state laws on domestic abuse, gun rights"
2/5/2016: Brattleboro Reformer "Vermont Gun Shop Project addresses firearm-related suicides"
"Led by Gun Owners of Vermont, Center for Health and Learning in Brattleboro, effort seeks to reduce firearm-related suicides" By Maddi Shaw
"Vermont Gun Shop Project addresses firearm-related suicides"
2/4/2016: NRW/ILA "Vermont: Montpelier’s Assault on the Second Amendment Continues""Vermont: Montpelier’s Assault on the Second Amendment Continues"
2/4/2016: Personal Liberty "Democrats want gun owners to report to insurance companies" by Sam Rolley
National news coverage of the never-ending assault on Vermont gun owners!
"Democrats want gun owners to report to insurance companies"
2/3/2016: Ethan Allen Institute "Gun Rights in Montpelier’s Crosshairs" by Rob Roper
Burlington Charter Changes
Universal Background Checks
Firearms and insurance carrier disclosure.
"Gun Rights in Montpelier’s Crosshairs"
2/3/2016: VT Watchdog "Bloomberg anti-gun group survives Vermont probe, but legal challenge remains" By Bruce Parker
The system fails to protect the people of Vermont.
"Bloomberg anti-gun group survives Vermont probe, but legal challenge remains"
2/3/2016: The Caledonian Record "Editorial: Cheap Shot At Bill-making Process"
Nice editorial regarding how GunSense-funded anti-gun legislators are trying to circumvent the legislative process to enact unconstitutional gun control without legal oversight!
"Editorial: Cheap Shot At Bill-making Process"
2/3/2016: Seven Days "A New Major Crimes Unit Faces a Growing Caseload"
Vermont gets its first Major Crimes unit devoted to "cold cases"
Vermont gets its first Major Crimes unit devoted to "cold cases"
2/2/2016: VT Watchdog "Lawmaker proposes requiring gun owners to register with insurance companies" By Michael Bielawski
President Ed Cutler and Vice President, Bob DePino are quoted in this article.
"Lawmaker proposes requiring gun owners to register with insurance companies" By Michael Bielawski
2/2016: Orange County, VT Sheriff's Department
"Orange County Sheriffs’ Office Position on Gun Control"
Statement by Sheriff Bill Bohnyak
"Orange County Sheriffs’ Office Position on Gun Control"
2/2/16: Watchdog " Lawmaker proposes requiring gun owners to register with insurance companies
A gun bill introduced last week at the Statehouse would require gun owners to report their guns to home insurance companies."
H709
" Lawmaker proposes requiring gun owners to register with insurance companies
H709
OPINION 2/1/2016: "Letter to the editor: For common sense gun safety — Sue Minter for governor" by Richard Burgoyne, M.D. Waterbury
See how many incorrect statements and outrageous statistics you can find…
"Letter to the editor: For common sense gun safety — Sue Minter for governor"
OPINION (rebuttal) 2/9/2016: "For common sense gun safety — Ignore the Anti-Gun Rhetoric""For common sense gun safety — Ignore the Anti-Gun Rhetoric"
OPINION 1/31/2016: "Gun Sense? Let's talk about Common Sense" by Tabitha Armstrong"Gun Sense? Let's talk about Common Sense"
1/29/2016: VT Watchdog "Burlington officials make case for municipal gun control""Burlington officials make case for municipal gun control"
1/28/2016: WARNING! H.R.11
Rep. Timothy Jerman (TOOK $1,700 OF Gun$en$e Money!) has introduced a bill to circumvent existing law (think of it as an Executive Order to change existing law by going AROUND the law).
This resolution will allow the anti-gun legislators to slide the unconstitutional Burlington Charter Changes directly to the floor for a vote, WITHOUT going to Committee to be vetted by legal counsel, hear testimony, or receive public comment!!!
This resolution would eliminate the democratic process and allow anti-gun politicians to enact gun control in Vermont without recourse!!
This piece of legislation will allow the Pandora's Box of "patchwork" laws across the state as each town will b able to regulate WHATEVER they want without committee scrutiny!
Imagine hundreds of towns banning & regulating different things like firearms, gasoline-powered cars, gay marriage, blue paint, pets, etc.
Drive up I91 or I89 and violate 40 different city ordinances without knowing...
1/28/2016: H.R.11 (bill to circumvent existing law) and force the unconstitutional Burlington Charter Changes directly to the floor for a vote, WITHOUT going to Committee to be vetted by legal counsel, hear testimony, or receive public comment!
January 28, 2016: TESTIMONY on NEW Burlington Charter Changes: H.566, H.567, H.568January 28, 2016: TESTIMONY on NEW Burlington Charter Changes: H.566, H.567, H.569
1/28/2016: WPTZ "Burlington gun charter changes finally get Statehouse hearing""City gun ordinances finally get Statehouse hearing
Voters OK'd changes in 2014 but Legislature has yet to act"
1/28/2016: WCAX "Lawmakers take another look at Burlington gun laws""Lawmakers take another look at Burlington gun laws"
1/28/2016: VTDigger "Burlington reloads gun restriction arguments""Burlington reloads gun restriction arguments"
1/28/2016 Seven Days "Burlington Says Gun Control Is Not Outlandish"
Ed and Bob make the front page photo op!
"Burlington Says Gun Control Is Not Outlandish"
1/28/2016: "Commentary: DePino: Debunking gun safety myths"
Article written to debunk some of the anti-gun proposals for "gun safety".
"Commentary: DePino: Debunking gun safety myths"
1/28/2016: My Champlain Valley "Vermont Lawmakers Discussing Burlington Charter Changes""Vermont Lawmakers Discussing Burlington Charter Changes"
1/28/2016: Ethan Allen Institute VIDEO "Gun Rights in Montpelier's Crosshairs"
Rep. Ron Hubert of the House Government Operations Committee outlines the pitfalls and unintended consequences of anti-Second Amendment legislation that would allow the city of Burlington to restrict citizens' gun rights.
VIDEO "Gun Rights in Montpelier's Crosshairs"
January 27, 2016: TESTIMONY on NEW Burlington Charter Changes: H.566, H.567, H.568January 27, 2016: TESTIMONY on NEW Burlington Charter Changes: H.566, H.567, H.569
1/27/2016: NRA-ILA "Anti-Gun Burlington Charter Change Bills to be Heard in Committee on Thursday"
On Thursday, January 28, the House Government Operations Committee will hear a trio of gun control bills that will unduly restrict the ability of Vermonters to carry for self-defense. The meeting is scheduled for Room 11 at the Statehouse from 9:00 a.m. until noon.
"Anti-Gun Burlington Charter Change Bills to be Heard in Committee on Thursday"
January 26, 2016: TESTIMONY on NEW Burlington Charter Changes: H.566, H.567, H.568January 26, 2016: TESTIMONY on NEW Burlington Charter Changes: H.566, H.567, H.569
1/25/2016: GoVT Line-by-Line analysis of Burlington's "ENCOURAGING STATE LEGISLATURE TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE" (cancelled) town council meeting
Includes: Voter Tallies
Violation of the Vermont Constitution
Violation of the Sportsmen’s Bill of Rights
Violation of the Burlington Town Charter
Universal Background Check lies

We are a Constitutional Republic, governed by the Constitution, NOT a Democracy governed by the majority.
GoVT Line-by-Line analysis of Burlington's "ENCOURAGING STATE LEGISLATURE TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE"
1/19/2016: WAMC Northeast Public Radio "Vermont Mayors Outline Legislative Priorities" By Pat Bradley
The newest unconstitutional anti-gun group to spring from the dark recesses comprises a list of the most anti-gun politicians in Vermont.
Local control does NOT mean allowing the town governments to violate the Constitution of Vermont!
"Vermont Mayors Outline Legislative Priorities"
1/17/2016: VT Digger "Burlington gun control measures face uphill battle in Montpelier"
H.566, H.567, H.568
"Burlington gun control measures face uphill battle in Montpelier"
2016: H.566 - "An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington requiring firearms to be locked in safe storage depositories or placed in locking devices"2016: H.566 - "Burlington requiring firearms to be locked in safe storage depositories"
2016: H.567 - "An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington regarding police confiscation of deadly or dangerous weapons"2016: H.567 - "Burlington police confiscation of deadly or dangerous weapons"
2016: H.568 - "An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington prohibiting possession of firearms on premises where alcohol is licensed to be served"2016: H.568 - "Burlington prohibiting possession of firearms"
1/10/2016: WCAX "Burlington council to weigh 2nd attempt at gun measure"
Here we go again!
"Burlington council to weigh 2nd attempt at gun measure"
1/7/2016: WKVT Radio "On guard for gun rights" Radio Broadcast with Ed Cutler, President of Gun Owners of Vermont."On guard for gun rights" Radio Broadcast with Ed Cutler, President of Gun Owners of Vermont
1/5/2016: Washington Times "Vermont man gets 8 years in federal prison for gun thefts"
Per the Associate Press, "Federal prosecutors say a Vermont man is going to prison for eight years for his conviction on charges stemming from the theft of 12 handguns from a Barre gun store that were later traded for drugs in Connecticut."
This proves that the feds ARE prosecuting criminals for gun-related crimes in Vermont. We don't need new laws.
"Vermont man gets 8 years in federal prison for gun thefts"
1/3/2016: New York Times "State Focus and Infusion of Funding Buoy Gun Control Advocates"
HERE is the public admission that Michael Bloomberg is single-handely funding the "grassroots" Everytown for Gun Safety, to the tune of $36 MILLION!
Half a million went to fund Gun Sense Vermont in 2014!!!
And Bloomberg STILL LOST in Vermont!
"State Focus and Infusion of Funding Buoy Gun Control Advocates"
2015 VT Digger Coverage of S31 Universal Background Check bill listing2015 VT Digger Coverage of S31 Universal Background Check bill listing
12/23/2015: The Commons "Gun group has nothing to hide, wants a debate" by Ed Cutler, President - Gun Owners of Vermont"Gun group has nothing to hide, wants a debate"
12/21/15: The Washington Post "Bernie Sanders says half of Vermont households have guns — but it’s hard to know for sure"
How the anti-gun media turns everything about guns in Vermont around.
We show we are the safest state - They say we have a crime epidemic.
We say we have LOTS of guns - They say we don't!
"Bernie Sanders says half of Vermont households have guns — but it’s hard to know for sure"
12/15/2015: Vermont Watchdog "Wildlife refuge expansion means new restrictions on Vermont gun use" by Bruce Parker"Wildlife refuge expansion means new restrictions on Vermont gun use"
"Burlington, VT Police Department Press Releases"
Check here for the latest press releases from the Burlington Police Dept.
"Burlington, VT Police Department Press Releases"
12/8/2015: True North Reports "Gun Owners of Vermont to continue fight against further threats to gun rights" by Bob DePino (Vice President GoVT)
Burlington Charter Changes
Burlington's unconstitutional lawmakers are continuing their illegal and desperate attempt to elevate themselves above the Constitution of Vermont.
What if Burlington could be stripped of its title as "city", divided into several smaller towns and the "mayor" position abolished?
No longer should ONE town hold so much sway over Vermont politics!
Vermonters should concider revoking the Burlington town charter!
"Gun Owners of Vermont to continue fight against further threats to gun rights"
12/5/2015: "Guns of the Times" Editorial of The New York Sun
Not exactly an accurate depiction of buying a gun in Vermont, but it is how the rest of the country sees us. In a POSITIVE light!
"Guns of the Times"
12/5/2015: Green mountain Independent OPINION "Letter from Bob DePino: Regarding Burlington Charter Changes""Letter from Bob DePino: Regarding Burlington Charter Changes"
12/5/2015: Burlington Charter Changes – The Next Assault on VT Law by Bob DePino.
See how the anti-gun politicians will stop at nothing, even breaking the law, in order to restrict the rights of lawful citizens!
Burlington Charter Changes – The Next Assault on VT Law
12/4/2015: My Champlain Valley "Burlington Calling Legislature to Take Action on Its Gun Violence Charter Changes" by Joe Gullo"Burlington Calling Legislature to Take Action on Its Gun Violence Charter Changes"
12/4/2015: Seven Days VT: "Gun Groups Expect Vigorous Debate in Vermont Elections"
Gun Sense getting front page coverage AGAIN!
Burlington charter changes rear their ugly heads again…
"Gun Groups Expect Vigorous Debate in Vermont Elections"
12/4/2016: VT Digger "Burlington mayor renews push for city gun control measures""Burlington mayor renews push for city gun control measures"
12/3/2015: Fusion.net "Police violence: The one state where police haven’t killed anyone in 2015" by John Walker"Police violence: The one state where police haven’t killed anyone in 2015"
12/2/2015: Rutland Herald OPINION "Gun control not needed" by Casey Jennings of Rutland"Gun control not needed" by Casey Jennings of Rutland
12/2/2015: Seven Days VT "Gun Shy: Vermont Pols United on Abortion, Divided on Firearms"
Here we have an early glimpse into the 4 candidates for governor:
Pro-Gun: Phil Scott (R) and Matt Dunn (D)
Anti-Gun: Bruce Lisman (R) and Sue Minter (D).
"Gun Shy: Vermont Pols United on Abortion, Divided on Firearms"
12/2/2015: my Champlain Valley "More First Time Users Buying Guns: With recent mass shootings, gun shop owners are noticing more first time users" by Alex Rose"More First Time Users Buying Guns: With recent mass shootings, gun shop owners are noticing more first time users"
12/1/2015: Burlington Free Press "Ruling filed in Williston gun club lawsuit""Ruling filed in Williston gun club lawsuit"
11/15/15: Barre Montpelier Times Argus - "Vt. gun owners talk regulation""Vt. gun owners talk regulation"
11/13/2015: Deerfield Valley News - "Deer pool helps build the next generation of Vermont hunters""Deer pool helps build the next generation of Vermont hunters"
10/11/2015: PBS - Sanders: "Ban on assault weapons is a ‘commonsense’ policy" by Daniel Costa-Roberts

Just in case there are any gun owners that STILL support Bernie Sanders, he IS coming after your guns!
Rest assured that any politician that uses the words "Common Sense" is LYING!
Sanders: "Ban on assault weapons is a ‘commonsense’ policy"
11/8/2015: WCAX - "Youth weekend a hit for new Vt. Hunters""Youth weekend a hit for new Vt. Hunters"
11/2015: "This Map Shows America’s Most Armed Counties. #1 Might Surprise You."
"This map shows the top 30 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep guns in their homes."
VERMONT places #8 AND #20 on the top 30 list!
"This Map Shows America’s Most Armed Counties."
VERMONT places #8 AND #20 on the top 30 list!
10/29/2015: Williston Observer - "Judge rules in favor of gun club""Judge rules in favor of gun club"
10/28/2015: New York Post - "The trouble with Bratton’s ‘iron pipeline’ gun complaint" by Seth Lipsky
A perfect example why Vermont is NOT "The Iron Pipeline" that Vermont media outlets and Gun Sense call it!
The Iron Pipeline runs from Georgia to New York up I-95.
"The trouble with Bratton’s ‘iron pipeline’ gun complaint"
10/27/2015: WCAX - "Taking a shot at hunting in Vermont" By Logan Crawford"Taking a shot at hunting in Vermont"
10/26/2015: Times Argus - "Editorial was misleading" by Chris Bradley, President: Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Response to Oct. 18, this one titled “Guns and Vermont.”
"Editorial was misleading"
10/25/2015: VT Digger "Ed Cutler: Gun Owners of Vermont seeks meeting with Gun Sense Vermont""Ed Cutler: Gun Owners of Vermont seeks meeting with Gun Sense Vermont"
10/25/2015: VT Digger "Ed Cutler: Gun Owners of Vermont seeks meeting with Gun Sense Vermont"
THIS is thebeginning of how the anti-gunners from gunSense Vermont LIE about us being threatening! It has never stopped.
"Ed Cutler: Gun Owners of Vermont seeks meeting with Gun Sense Vermont"! It has never stopped.
10/23/2015: TrueNorth Reports - "A Gun Battle Is Brewing: Gun Sense Vermont Plotting New Assault" by Alice Dubenetsky
HERE IT IS FOLKS! Gun Sense and Michael Bloomberg's Everytown are here and conspiring against YOUR rights!
It isn't speculation, but cold hard facts, I mean, DOLLARS!
"A Gun Battle Is Brewing: Gun Sense Vermont Plotting New Assault"
10/23/2015: COUNTERCURRENTS - "Guns And Mass Shootings" by Hugh Curran
There has not been a more wildly incorrect and misleading opinion piece, since Gun Sense offered their "Lie of the Day..." oh, I mean, their "Fact of the Day…"
There are a minimum of EIGHTEEN OUTRIGHT LIES in this little "piece"...
Can you spot them? Take a look at the comments for some hints.
"Guns And Mass Shootings" by anti-gun Hugh Curran
There has not been a more wildly incorrect and misleading opinion piece in many months!
10/22/2015: OPINON - "Gun confiscation a true threat worth fighting" by Ed Cutler
Originally published in The Commons issue #328 (Wednesday, October 21, 2015).
RE: “Standing in the way of effective change: not good for our pro-gun movement” [Viewpoint, Oct. 14]
"Gun confiscation a true threat worth fighting"
10/21/2015: OPINION - "Gun confiscation is real goal" by Randy Greene"Gun confiscation is real goal"
10/21/2015: America's First Freedom, "No Trace Of Truth | Bullying Bernie Sanders To Get To Gun Owners""No Trace Of Truth | Bullying Bernie Sanders To Get To Gun Owners"
10/21/2015: Bennington Banner - "Letter to the editor: Gun Sense Vermont refusing dialog" by Ed Cutler, President Gun Owners of Vermont
"It is clear to everyone that Gun Sense is NOT an independent, grassroots organization, because if they were, they would not be having secret meetings and changing locations when the public wants to attend. Please attend our upcoming public forum on Nov. 14 at the Rutland Free Library from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. We are cordially inviting any GSV board member to speak at this forum. We have nothing to hide."
"Letter to the editor: Gun Sense Vermont refusing dialog"
10/20/2015: *** VT Watchdog - "Vermont gun control group in secretive meetings to devise ‘gun violence’ campaign" ***

Great article by Bruce Parker on the subterfuge Gun Sense is doing to HIDE their anti-gun activities!
Read the full description in the link below...
"Vermont gun control group in secretive meetings to devise ‘gun violence’ campaign"
FULL STORY: On TUESDAY, October 20, GUN SENSE VERMONT was putting on an anti-gun public meeting at the Manchester Community Library, in Manchester Center, VT.
When Gun Owners of Vermont posted that we were going to attend, Ann Braden IMMEDIATELY CHANGED THE LOCATION!
Read the full story here.
FULL STORY: GUN SENSE VERMONT changed location of anti-gun public meeting at the LAST MINUTE to not discuss gun control publicly!
10/20/2015: VPR - "Vermont's Congressional Delegation Supports Proposed Gun Control Bill" By Bob Kinzel
MORE PROOF that Vermont Voices are NOT being heard in Washington.
ALL THREE of Vermont's representatives are pushing the Obama Administration's gun control policy, regardless of what actual Vermonters actually say!
As a matter of fact, I once wrote to Senator Leahy in OPPOSITION to any new gun control legislation in Washington and I got a reply that said "Thank you for adding your voice to those wanting Common Sense gun reforms."

Vermont's representation is a sham.
My response on VPR: "Vermont's Washington representation does not ACTUALLY represent the wishes of Vermonters.
Vermonters do NOT want further gun control.
That should have been plainly clear at the public hearing for the Universal Background Check bill S.31...
But, alas, our "representatives" in Washington simply ignore the facts, emails, phone calls, and actual public appearances by thousands of Vermonters AGAINST Universal Background Checks.
These 3 in Washington have no interest, nor respect, for the will of Vermonters.
They are not elected "representatives" of the people, they are uncontested "rulers" of our wonderful state.

The anti-gun politicians, anti-gun media, and anti-gun group Gun Sense (read: http://watchdog.org/243150/gun... ) are doubling down with still more anti-gun rhetoric and articles.

The good and honest people of Vermont have had enough of the propaganda, mistruths, sensationalism and outright LIES!

Ann Braden, founder of Gun Sense, ABSOLUTELY REFUSES to have ANY DIALOG with gun owners.
They BAN posters off their Facebook page for posting statistics, they even HIDE their "public" meetings, and cannot rally any more than a handful of people for any event.

Well, I guess the "conversation" about guns is OVER. YOU LOST.

Now, take your Bloomberg's Millions and go away and leave the law-abiding citizens of Vermont alone.

Sincerely,
Bob DePino
Vice President, Gun Owners of Vermont
"Vermont's Congressional Delegation Supports Proposed Gun Control Bill"
10/20/15: Watchdog " Vermont gun control group in secretive meetings to devise ‘gun violence’ media campaign
An anti-gun group in Vermont is holding secretive meetings to advance gun violence themes, despite data showing the Green Mountain State is the safest in the nation."
"Vermont gun control group in secretive meetings to devise ‘gun violence’ media campaign"
10/16/15: VPR - "Salisbury Select Board Withdraws Hunting Ordinance Days Prior To Enactment"
Another win for Vermont sportsmen!
It is against the law for towns to regulate hunting!
"Salisbury Select Board Withdraws Hunting Ordinance Days Prior To Enactment"
8/25/2015: SALISBURY, Selectboard PASSES "Firearms discharge ordinance".
Just like Burlington decided it can violate state laws, Salisbury decided it can break state laws.
Ordinance Regarding Hunting and the Discharge of Firearms within Certain Areas of the Town of Salisbury
10/13/2015: Editorial: "The Folly of More Gun Controls" by John McClaughryEditorial: "The Folly of More Gun Controls"
10/5/2015: Brattleboro Reformer - "Neighbors want restrictions on gun club"
"Seek limit on ammunition and hours"
The anti-gunners are going after the Deerfield Valley Sportsmen's Club!
10/5/2015: Brattleboro Reformer - "Neighbors want restrictions on gun club"
"Seek limit on ammunition and hours"
10/9/2015: VPR - Regional Report: "Whitingham Residents Concerned About Gun Range" By Mitch Wertlieb
A group of residents is so upset by what's happening at the range that they want to limit the hours and days of the week that it's open.
HERE WE GO AGAIN! Attempting to regulate private shooting ranges and limiting "high capacity" magazine shooting and AR-15s!
Regional Report: "Whitingham Residents Concerned About Gun Range"
10/7/2015: Politico - "Dems ready sweeping new guns bill"
FRONT AND CENTER OF THE NEW ANTI-GUN BILL IS NON-OTHER THAN VERMONT'S OWN SENATOR LEAHY!
Nothing like ACTUALLY doing what voters want…
"Dems ready sweeping new guns bill"
10/6/2015: "UVM police denied weapon request"
While the Burlington Police Department has withdrawn from the federal 1033 program for military surplus, UVM police haven't.
The LAST LINES are telling: “I don’t think UVM police should even have real guns, there’s no gun violence here,” junior Joseph Charles said. “I don’t believe any cops should have guns.”
UVM police denied weapon request
10/1/2015: OPINION - "Spencer Rendahl: Homicides Against Women"
Another wildly inflamatory propaganda piece that totally ignores reality!
Apparently, the latest murder of FOUR women, by another WOMAN, doesn't count at all!
"FIVE women were killed by male perpetrators in 2013"
Well, only TEN people total were killed in 2013 in Vermont. So, women AND MEN are evenly the victims, yet these incendiary pieces try to scare women into thinking they are extremely unsafe and need GUN LAWS to protect them.
Spencer Rendahl: Homicides Against Women
9/23/2015: America's First Freedom, "No Trace Of Truth | The Inconvenient Truth About Vermont" by Clay Turner
The NRA DESTROYS the Violence Policy Center report that is used by Michael Bloomberg and Ann Braden's Gun Sense Vermont to push gun control as a way to "protect women."
No Trace Of Truth, article destroys Bloomberg's LIES about Vermont!
September 2015: VT WATCHDOG Whitepaper: "Second Amendment Rights Under Fire"Guide: Second Amendment rights under fire!
9/14/2015: Intellectual Takeout.org, by Daniel Lattier "The Emerging Victimhood Culture is Scary"
This is EXACTLY what Pro-2A groups have been saying for years!
Refusal to defend one's self is a psychological issue.
Refusal to defend another person is a psychological issue.
Fear of firearms is a psychological issue.
Trying to get the government to persecute others that have done nothing to them is a psychological issue.
Gun control is a psychological issue.
We need a cure...
What we have been saying for years about the "Victim Mentality" is now being analyzed.
9/10/2015: Records: Felon bought gun before DCF threat
Here comes the prelude to 2016 Universal Background Checks!
Records: Felon bought gun before DCF threat
9/7/2015: Montpelier Bridge by Carla Occaso
Dixie Cichinski of Roxbury was seen walking into the Price Chopper supermarket on the Barre Montpelier Road Sunday wearing shorts, a tank top and a very visible handgun strapped to her body.
So, the reporter proceeded to ask her some pretty stupid questions that have been asked for decades.
DON'T THEY KNOW THE ANSWER YET?
No, it is all about trying to shame law-abiding citizens.
Hats off to Dixie!
New Trend? Polka Dotted Tank Top and an Exposed Handgun
9/5/2015: Times Argus, State officials taking security threats seriously.
Threats against the Department for Children and Families have spiked since the killing last month of a social worker, state officials told a legislative committee Friday
ALERT: Be on the lookout for this topic to be used in 2016 to restrict the rights to firearm ownership for everyone.
EXAMPLE: "DCF is also making an effort to ensure all threats, even those that have been pervasive in online comments on media websites, as well as social media, are dealt with."
“The vitriolic, hate-filled comments on websites just cannot go unanswered,” Schatz said.'
The FIRST Amendment has to go, along with the Second...
Threats against DCF workers have spiked according to Agency of Human Services
9/4/2015: Burlington Free Press, Arrest follows threat to foster parents
A Waterbury woman (a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing any firearm) who threatened to harm the foster parents of her children has been arrested on a federal gun charge after buying a rifle, according to court records.
Arrest follows threat to foster parents
9/3/2015: WCAX, Burlington police officer denies assaulting girlfriend
"Thibault pleaded not guilty to three misdemeanor counts of domestic abuse. The court ordered him to turn over all his firearms and undergo a mental health evaluation. Prosecutors say that requirement stems from an incident last summer after Thibault allegedly held a loaded gun to his head and threatened to kill himself."
"Thibault is the third Burlington officer arrested this year. In March, Nathan Harvey was charged with domestic assault."
"Thibault is the same officer who gunned down a mentally ill suspect in 2013, shooting Wayne Brunette four times after Brunette allegedly charged the officers with a shovel. Thibault and his partner were cleared of any wrongdoing."
Burlington police officer denies assaulting girlfriend
9/1/2015: MassLive.com, Springfield man facing gun charges after found with stolen Vermont handgun
HERE IS THE REAL REASON "VERMONT GUNS" ARE TURNING UP IN MASSACHUSETTS!
THEY ARE STOLEN!!
Springfield man facing gun charges after found with stolen Vermont handgun
9/2015: CASTLETON POLL: Vermont Issues Poll
Notice NONE of targeted respondents even mentioned gun control!!!
It is NOT an issue Vermonters want!
September 2015: CASTLETON POLL: Vermont Issues Poll
8/21/2015: KILLINGTON, Selectboard concidering "Firearms discharge ordinance".Killington town to consider adopting firearms discharge ordinance
Editorial: Lancaster Online: Never-ending debate: Do concealed guns make us safer?
On a side note, "If some state legislators get their way, Pennsylvania residents won’t need a permit to carry a concealed weapon."
Vermont Carry may come to Pennsylvania soon...
Never-ending debate: Do concealed guns make us safer?
8/5/2015: "Constitutional carry clearly protects the freedoms of individuals, and diminishes the power of the government…"
"When the data is inconclusive, it’s best to side with freedom."
Sigaud: An Objective Look at Constitutional Carry (MAINE)
July 21, 2015: Best States for Gun Owners 2015,
(Vermont is #2 because we are under constant assault from the anti-gunners!
Best States for Gun Owners 2015
7/9/2015: The TRACE (Bloomberg's anti-gun website): "Vermont’s Long, Strange Trip to Gun-Rights Paradise"
"Why the Green Mountain State and its singular history are to thank for new laws that allow the concealed carry of guns without a permit."
HUGE ARTICLE ABOUT VERMONT'S HISTORY AGAINST GUN CONTROL. GoVT's Ed Cutler is often quoted, and even gets in the last word!
"Vermont’s Long, Strange Trip to Gun-Rights Paradise"
Gun Control: Bloomberg is attacking states that do not report "mental health" records to the NICS.
Vermont got hit with S.141 in 2015.
Gun control group says Wyoming isn’t submitting enough mental health backgrounds
July 2015: Act 61 signed legalizing suppressors in Vermont!Act 61 details
Jul 2, 2015: WCAX Article
Jul 3, 2015: Radio news response.
A former Vermont state legislator is wasting no time exploiting the shooting of a firearms instructor in Westford to advance the political agenda that got her voted out of office.
Darryl Montague, 48, of Westford, is fighting for his life at UVM Medical Center.
Former Representative Linda Waite-Simpson represented Essex, which neighbors Westford in the state Legislature.
She paid the ultimate political price in November 2014, losing her re-election campaign largely because she proposed new regulations on firearms.
Now, Waite-Simpson, who ironically has become an advocate for physician assisted suicide, tells WCAX News that the tragedy in Westford is a justification for gun control - this despite the fact that Vermont is third from the bottom in the US when it comes to firearms-related deaths and injuries.
Meanwhile, gun rights and shooting sports groups across Vermont are rallying to collect blood for Montague, who is in stable but critical condition at UVM Medical Center.
Police say he was shot once in the abdomen and twice in the face by 31 year old Veronica Lewis of Worcester, who's been charged with first degree attempted murder.

WGMT News via WCAX
Westford shooting raises questions on gun regulation, By Kyle Midura
7/2/2015: Paul Manganiello: An uninformed anti-gunner lies about GunsenseVT's "vision" to create a safe “gun culture” in Vermont.
Vermont ALREADY HAS the SAFEST "Gun Culture" in the world!
Quote: "Even if Vermont were the safest state in the nation (and we are not)" - LIE! FBI data proves Vermont is the SAFEST STATE in the nation according to 2013 statistics.
Notice the REDEFINITION of "Universal Background Checks" to "Comprehensive Background Checks"?
Redefining the narrative!
Column: I Learned The Limits of Dialogue During Vermont’s Gun Debate
Jul 1, 2015: VPR.net
Fish and Wildlife Board Member Justin Lindholm goes on the warpath to close Hartland range.
Safety Of Hartland Gun Range Spurs Dissent On Fish And Wildlife Board
Jun 30, 2015: VPR.net
New Deer Hunting Rules For 2016
ARTICLE: New Deer Hunting Rules For 2016
Jun 29, 2015: VPR by Peter Hirschfeld
In Wake Of Charleston Shootings, No Plans To Push For Tighter Vermont Gun Laws
No Plans To Push For Tighter Vermont Gun Laws
06/26/2015: Boston Globe - "A look back at the Stop Handgun Violence billboards"
An anti-gun newspaper in an anti-gun state reminisces about the good old days of propagenda and lies perpetrated by Bloomberg money.
"A look back at the Stop Handgun Violence billboards"
Jun 24, 2015: Vermont Digger
Watch the 2nd phase of gun control go into action for 2016.
Phase 1 (in 2013 & 2015) was "gun control".
Phase 2 (in 2014 & 2016) is "domestic violence".
They tag-team each session as a coordinated effort to restrict the rights of ALL Vermonters by playing up the same issues every session!
2017: Domestic Violence was again used to pass H422 through the House Judiciary.
Report: Domestic violence caused most of Vermont’s homicides in 2014
6/19/2015: Boston Globe: "Unlike rivals, Bernie Sanders has lighter touch on gun control"
Ed Cutler, president of the Gun Owners of Vermont speaks to the Boston Globe.
Ed Cutler speaks to the Boston Globe
6/13/2015: ARKANSAS: Using Vermont as the Gold Standard of what Gun Rights SHOULD Be!
The rest of the Nation looks to VERMONT to lead by example!
Why are Vermonters having to fight Gun Control every year?
Herding the gun rights sheep in Arkansas
Jun 12, 2015: VT Watchdog - "Shumlin’s decision means taxes and gun rights will be the issue in 2016" by Robert Ropergun rights will be the issue in 2016
Jun 8, 2015: NRA - America's 1st Freedom
"Vermont Carry Reaches Maine’s Shores"
"it appears that surrounding states have been catching Vermont envy"
Maine's journey to Vermont's Constitutional Carry almost at the end.
Vermont Carry Reaches Maine’s Shores
6/1/2015: MAINE: Using Vermont as the Gold Standard of what Gun Rights SHOULD Be!
The rest of the Nation looks to VERMONT to lead by example!
Why are Vermonters having to fight Gun Control every year?
Maine House Overwhelmingly Passes Constitutional Carry
May 29, 2015: Outdoorhub.comThe 11 Best US States for Gun Owners
May 27, 2015: JURIST Guest Columnist Joyce Lee Malcolm of George Mason University School of Law discusses Vermont's evolving gun law [decent article from an historian and constitutional scholar active in the area of constitutional history and the 2nd Amendment]Vermont: When Armed and Safe Is Not Good Enough
May 26, 2015: Times Argus: GUNS
Second Amendment activists showed up in force over the course of the debate, a demonstration of the intensity of the opposition to background checks and other gun-control measures.
A look back at an historic session
5/27/15: The Jurist "Vermont: When Armed and Safe Is Not Enough" by Joyce Lee Malcolm"Vermont: When Armed and Safe Is Not Enough"
May 20, 2015: Firearms Policy Coalition
(Suppressor bills)
VT & Minn. Suppressor Bills (H. 5 & S.F. 878) awaiting Gov. signatures!
May 2015: NRA "Vermont" pageNRA-ILA Vermont Gun Laws & Info Page
May 14, 2015: GUNS.com
H.201 moving forward to legalize suppressors in Vermont!
Vermont bill to allow civilian ownership of suppressors in final stages
May 13, 2015: AmmoLand
Vermont's silencer bill is making national news!
VERMONT: SUPPRESSOR OWNERSHIP LEGISLATION PASSES HOUSE – NEEDS YOUR HELP
5/11/2015: Seven Days "Lawmakers Look to Legalize Gun Suppressors""Lawmakers Look to Legalize Gun Suppressors"
May 5, 2015: Rutland Herald: 11-year conflict between the Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club ENDS in a win for Firearm Rights!(Some good news!)
Ruling ends long conflict between gun club and neighbors
May 4, 2015: Burlington Free Press: GOOD NEWS "11-year-old gets 2 turkeys with 1 shot!"(Some good news!)
11-year-old gets 2 turkeys with 1 shot!
JURIST: by Taylor Gillan
Vermont governor signs new gun restrictions into law
Vermont governor signs new gun restrictions into law
May 1, 2015: Vermont Biz
(S.141 Commentary)
Governor signs bill on gun possession
May 1, 2015: Vermont Public Radio
(S.141 Commentary)
Shumlin Signs Gun Bill Behind Closed Doors
5/1/2015: Seven Days "Shumlin Signs Gun Bill"
S.141
"Shumlin Signs Gun Bill"
Apr 30, 2015: Stowe Reporter
"Gun Sense Vermont and Bloomberg’s Everytown spend big but still lose gun fight"
Gun Sense VT spends more money than they made!
4/30/2015: Seven Days "House Panel Smacks Down Burlington Gun Rules"
MY Comments on 04/30/2015: "There was NO "overwhelming" support for the charter changes!
Burlington statistics:
42,282 residents
29,685 registered voters
70%
Only 26% of the registered voters actually voted on these gun ordinances!
The margin of results at most was 12%.
On the safe storage ordinance there was only a FIVE PERCENT difference of the total voters!
Mayor Weinberger claims, on VPR, "that the people of Burlington overwhelming supported them".
GunSenseVT says it was overwhelming.
Five percent of the voters is in absolutely no way, overwhelming support!
At all of the public hearings, the overwhelming support came from people whose Rights will be violated, AGAINST Bloomberg-sponsored gun control."
Burlington charter changes H90, H91, H92 were shot down in flames!
Only ONE committee member supported them, JOANNA COLE.
Her GunSense campaign contributions:
08/22/14 $200
09/03/14 $200
10/02/14 $200.
"House Panel Smacks Down Burlington Gun Rules"
04/28/2015: GUNS.COM by Chris Eger
(S.141 Commentary)
This article mentions us by name with a word that is sure to throw Ann Braden into a tizzy: "the grassroots Gun Owners of Vermont…"
Gun control groups outspend NRA 5 to 1 in Vermont, lose on background checks
04/28/2015: VT Watchdog - "Gun Sense Vermont and Bloomberg’s Everytown spend big but still lose gun fight" by Bruce Parker
(S.141 Commentary)
Gun Sense Vermont and Bloomberg’s Everytown spend big but still lose gun fight
Apr 28, 2015: Expungement in Vermont: What Firearms Owners Should Know by Cindy Hill, Esq.Expungement in Vermont: What Firearms Owners Should Know
4/28/2015: Seven Days "Burlington's Gun-Control Charter Changes Unlikely to Pass in Legislature""Burlington's Gun-Control Charter Changes Unlikely to Pass in Legislature"
4/28/2015: Watchdog
"Gun Sense Vermont and Bloomberg’s Everytown spend big but still lose gun fight"
"Gun Sense Vermont and Bloomberg’s Everytown spend big but still lose gun fight"
04/26/2015: The Columbus DispatchVermont doing well without gun training
4/25/2015: Rutland Herald "Shumlin: Ready to sign gun bill"
Here is the "We need a 50 state solution" governor Shumlin who thinks "Vermont's gun laws are fine the way they are" backstabbing Vermont gun owners for the SECOND TIME in two years!
"Ann Braden, president of Gun Sense Vermont, has indicated she views the legislation as a first step"
"Shumlin: Ready to sign gun bill"
4/24/2015: WCAX "Shumlin says he'll sign gun restrictions bill"
Here is the "We need a 50 state solution" governor Shumlin who thinks "Vermont's gun laws are fine the way they are" backstabbing Vermont gun owners for the SECOND TIME in two years!
"Shumlin says he'll sign gun restrictions bill"
4/23/2015 - 4/24/2015: Gun Owners of Vermont - "Gun Owners of Vermont S.141 Call to Action"
Governor Shumlin pulls a dirty move on law-abiding Vermont gun owners in 2015!
"Gun Owners of Vermont S.141 Call to Action"
4/23/2015: Seven Days "Senate Sends Gun Bill to Shumlin"
S.141
"Gun Sense Vermont, which advocated for the bill, spent $41,431 on lobbying, $9,401 on advertising and $947 on expenses. "
But the provisions in S.141 had NOTHING to do with Universal Background Checks, the ONLY thing that Gun Sense says they want!
"Senate Sends Gun Bill to Shumlin"
4/23/2015: My Champlain Valley: "Safe Shooters: Should Vermont Gun Ranges be Regulated?"
State Rep. David Deen (D-Westminster) wants to give that control back to towns (in violation of the Sportsmans Bill of Rights). "If there are no controls either at the state level or the local level, it's the wild wild west". Deen introduced a bill in 2015 to repeal the ban on municipal regulation of existing shooting ranges.
Deen has always fought to destroy Vermonters' rights to keep and bear arms. Deen has been given the position to chair the Wildlife Committee where he constantly attacks the rights of gun owners.
"Safe Shooters: Should Vermont Gun Ranges be Regulated?"
4/23/2015: Waterbury Record: "Legislator takes stand on gun bill"
Listen to the anti-gun legislator Rep. Maxine Grad, D-Moretown, espouse Vermont's "changing culture of Vermont".
"Legislator takes stand on gun bill"
04/22/2015: Seven Days VT "Long Shot: A Mother of Two Keeps the Gun Debate Alive"
A defining article on how the anti-gun media portrays people who's only desire is to restrict the rights of others for her own public agenda.
Notice the article uses the passage "Her online petition grew into Gun Sense Vermont, a well-organized, well-financed advocacy group that describes itself as an "independent, grassroots organization started by Vermonters, run by Vermonters, and focused on closing the gaps in Vermont's gun laws."
ALL OF WHICH HAVE BEEN DEBUNKED NUMEROUS TIMES.
"The group claims that about 5,000 members have delivered 1,400 letters to their senators this legislative session."
And that is why ONLY FIFTY "Green Shirts" showed up at the State House in 2015 for their own Universal Background Check legislation hearing!!!
THOSE people were bussed in from CT and MA as those "Green Shirts" WERE COLLECTED AT THE DOOR AS THEY LEFT!
"I think they've been bought and paid for," Cutler said of Gun Sense.
"Cutler bases his suspicions on how quickly the group came together — hiring a lobbying firm, contributing $29,000 to legislative candidates last fall and spending $78,000 last year on lobbying. Under questioning in the House Judiciary Committee, Braden acknowledged Gun Sense pays her a salary. She later said the group has one part-time and two full-time staffers, including her"
"Braden conceded that she looks to national organizations for information but said she is unwilling to disclose Gun Sense Vermont's donors, in order to protect them."
"Long Shot: A Mother of Two Keeps the Gun Debate Alive"
4/17/2015: VT Watchdog - "Stigmatization of mentally ill front and center in Vermont gun control debate"
(S.141 Commentary)
"Stigmatization of mentally ill front and center in Vermont gun control debate"
4/17/15: VT Digger "Gun bill wins final approval after emotional speech"
Count the lies: "proponents say will keep firearms out of the hands of many violent felons and from certain people with severe mental illness."
"If the governor signs the bill, Vermont will be the last state in the nation to make gun possession by certain violent criminals a state-level crime."
"But powerful personal testimony from key Democrats overwhelmed the floor Friday morning, bringing some lawmakers to tears."
" the proposed law would help keep guns away from domestic abusers and support lawmakers who want to reduce violent crime."
And don't forget Chip Troiano said. “Owning a firearm means nothing."
"Gun bill wins final approval after emotional speech"
04/16/2015: VT Watchdog: "Vermont gunners defeat near-permanent gun grab against mentally ill" by Bruce Parker
(S.141 Commentary)
Vermont gunners defeat near-permanent gun grab against mentally ill
4/16/2015: S.141 Public Commentary from our friend Edward Jaffe (R.I.P.)S.141 Public Commentary from our friend Edward Jaffe
4/16/2015: Seven Days "House Backs Gun Bill""House Backs Gun Bill"
4/16/2015: VT Digger "House OKs gun bill after volatile debate"
The 79-60 roll call vote on S.141 followed a four-hour floor debate in which the Speaker of the House called two Republican lawmakers for being out of order, and another for accusing former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for funding the bill. Four more lawmakers, including Rep. Bob Helm, R-Fair Haven, who made the Bloomberg comments, accused members of other parties of talking off topic.
Well, guess what people, Bob Hem was RIGHT! Bloomberg DID fund S.31 and S.141!
"House OKs gun bill after volatile debate"
4/1/2015: NEW HAMPSHIRE:
New Hampshire state senator Jeb Bradley (R), who is a supporter of the constitutional carry bill, argued that making it easier to carry a gun will lead to lower violent crime rates in New Hampshire.

"Our radical and dangerous neighbor to the west – Vermont, which has allowed concealed carry without a license for 200 years without a problem – is the safest state in the nation."
Jeb Bradley, supporter of the constitutional carry bill speaks about Vermont
4/1/2015: True North "A Gun Battle in Vermont" By Alice Dubenetsky"A Gun Battle in Vermont"
4/1/15: NRA America's 1st Freedom "Welcome To Michael Bloomberg's Gangsta's Paradise (aka Vermont)"
Bloomberg's attack on Vermont.
"Welcome To Michael Bloomberg's Gangsta's Paradise (aka Vermont)"
Mar 31, 2015: The Green Mountain Independent: By J.D. Thomason
EDITORIAL: Legislating from the Psychiatrist’s Office; Just as Dangerous as Legislating from the Pulpit
EDITORIAL: Legislating from the Psychiatrist’s Office
Mar 30, 2015: Times Argus
(S.141 Commentary)
Capitol Beat: House Speaker gets it done again
03/26/2015: VT Watchdog - "Vermont Senate approves controversial gun control bill" by Bruce Parker
(S.141 Commentary)
Vermont Senate approves controversial gun control bill
03/26/2015: WAMC - Northeast Public Radio
(S.141 Commentary)
Vermont Senate Moves Gun Bill To House For Consideration
Vermont Senate Moves Gun Bill To House For Consideration
03/25/2015: WCAX
(S.141 Commentary)
"Gun control bill wins strong support in Vt. Senate"
"Gun control bill wins strong support in Vt. Senate"
03/25/2015: WAMC - Northeast Public Radio
(S.141 Commentary)
Vermont Senate Advances Trimmed-Down Gun Ownership Bill
Vermont Senate Advances Trimmed-Down Gun Ownership Bill
3/25/2015: Seven Days "By Lopsided Vote, Vermont Senate Approves New Gun Regulations""By Lopsided Vote, Vermont Senate Approves New Gun Regulations"
03/24/2015: Gun Owners of America
State Alerts
Billionaire Bloomberg Still Trying to Buy Vermont
Billionaire Bloomberg Still Trying to Buy Vermont
3/24/2015: Bearing Arms - '“Grass Roots” Activists Confirms Bloomberg Control Of VT Anti-Gun Group'
"Opponents of S.141 have seized on the comments, insisting they prove that Gun Sense Vermont is not a Vermont-based grass-roots group. Ed Cutler, president of Gun Owners of Vermont, in a statement distributed by the Vermont Second Amendment Coalition, tied the Gun Sense group to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who founded Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Everytown For Gun Safety."
“The Gun Owners of Vermont have been saying that Gun Sense Vermont was funded by billionaire Michael Bloomberg for two years. We applaud Sen. Dick Sears for uncovering the truth. Now that it is known, we hope the rest of their lies about the good and honest people of Vermont are realized,” Cutler said in his statement.
"“Grass Roots” Activists Confirms Bloomberg Control Of VT Anti-Gun Group"
03/23/2015: VT Watchdog - "Lobbyist for VT ‘grassroots’ gun control group admits taking orders from out of state" by Bruce Parker
(S.141 Commentary)
Lobbyist for VT ‘grassroots’ gun control group admits taking orders from out of state
02/21/2015: Gun Owners of Vermont
EVIDENCE: Montpelier VT, Senate Judiciary Committee meeting 3/19/15.
Listen to this exchange between a Gun Sense lobbyist and Judiciary Committee Chairman Senator Dick Sears.
The Necrason employee admits that they need "national expertise" before they can "approve" the changes to S.141.
The audio gets better when the lobbyist insults the Senate Committee and legal council...
Folks, Gun Sense and their lobbyists, are taking marching orders from Michael Bloomberg's national organizations!
Gun Sense Vermont is ASTROTURF!
MUST WATCH!
Evidence that Gun Sense VT is Not Grassroots!
Gun Sense and Necrason taking orders from NATIONAL GROUP!
3/19/2015: Manchester Journal: Gun sense? Not yet
Another anti-rights newspaper fawning concern over the unarmed citizenry.

The comments are more interesting than the article.
Gun sense? Not yet
Mar 18, 2015: Vermont Digger
(S.141 Commentary)
Benning says his ‘yes’ vote on gun bill came with concessions from Democrats
Benning says his ‘yes’ vote on gun bill came with concessions from Democrats
3/17/15: VT Digger "Benning says his ‘yes’ vote on gun bill came with concessions from Democrats""Benning says his ‘yes’ vote on gun bill came with concessions from Democrats"
Mar 16, NEW BILL NUMBER Released
(S.141 Commentary)
New Senate Gun Bill has new number
March 13, 2015: WPTZ
Testimony heard about revised gun legislation
Senate Judiciary Committee expected to vote Friday
Testimony heard about revised gun legislation
03/14/2015: Seven Days: "Vermont Senate Poised for First Gun Rights Debate in Years"
(S.141 Commentary)
"Vermont Senate Poised for First Gun Rights Debate in Years"
Mar 13, 2015: WPTZ
Gun legislation impossible in Vermont? Maybe not.
Senate panel unanimously approves narrowly-focused bill
Senate panel unanimously approves narrowly-focused bill
03/13/2015: My Champlain Valley: Committee Passes Vermont Gun Possession Bill(Senate Committee Gun Bill)
Mar 13, 2015: WVNY Chan 44, Committee Passes Vermont Gun Possession BillCommittee Passes Vermont Gun Possession Bill
03/13/2015: NRA-ILA: Vermont: Lawmakers Press Forward With Gun Bill:(Senate Committee Gun Bill)
3/11/2015: Another anti-rights piece from a "writer and former educator" from North Calais.
States the debate over gun control has been civil, even though the article goes on to use inflamatory verbiage in attacking the NRA and gun rights supporters (twisted paranoia, manipulative, morally bankrupt, craven, unbridled mayhem, protection racket, post-apocalyptic, horrors, absurdly unlikely, hyped hysterically, NRA paranoia machine, hallucination, lunacy, and delirium).
Another unbiased gun control piece. What a joke.
ANTI-GUN Propaganda
Walt Amses: Majoring in Mayhem
Mar 11, 2015: Seven Days
(S.31 Commentary)
"Suicide Prevention Could Unite Both Sides of Gun Battle" By Nancy Remsen
References to the New Hampshire "Gun Shop Project" that GoVT and the Vermont Federation of Sportsman's Clubs want to investigate for use in Vermont.
Reference GoVT testimony: Gun Owners of Vermont Analysis of Mental Health portion of S31
Senator Ayer's pushing to turn over mental health records is in direct opposition to the effectivness of this program!
03/02/2015: Vote for Vermont - Gun Control Discussion
Gun Owners of Vermont member, Bruce Lindner interviewed by Pat McDonald on ORCA channel 15
Bruce Lindner interviewed by Pat McDonald
02/28/2015: Free RepublicBloomberg Backed Gun Bill Dead in Vermont
02/27/2015: Ammoland Shooting Sports News
(S.31 Commentary) By Dean Weingarten
Bloomberg Backed Gun Bill Dead in Vermont
02/27/2015: Gunalizer
(S.31 Commentary)
Gun Rights Groups Defeat Bloomberg In Vermont
Feb 25, 2015: WPTZ
(S.31 Commentary)
Tempers flare at Statehouse gun hearing: Lawmakers test support for scaled-down bill
Tempers flare at Statehouse gun hearing
Feb 24, 2015: Seven Days
(S.31 Commentary)
Gun Control Supporters Concede Defeat on Background Checks
Gun Control Supporters Concede Defeat on Background Checks
Feb 25, 2015: Burlington Free Press
Gun bill 'dead,' punctuated by shouting
Gun bill 'dead,' punctuated by shouting
Feb 25, 2015: Ethan Allen Institute
(H.92 Commentary) VIDEO
Bill Would Make It Illegal to Transport a Firearm Through Burlington Airport
Part of the Burlington Charter changes that would violate state statutes, the Burlington town charter AND the Vermont Constitution!
Feb 24, 2015: VPR
(S.31 Commentary)
Sears To Gun Owners Of Vermont: 'I'm Not Afraid Of You'
Audio included.
Sears To Gun Owners Of Vermont: 'I'm Not Afraid Of You'
2/25/2015: VT Digger - "Sears lashes out at gun rights witness, then kills bill"
S.141 Commentary
"Sears lashes out at gun rights witness, then kills bill"
2/25/2015: VPR "Advocates Push State Law That Would Keep Guns Away From Felons"
Gun-control advocates say it’s long past time lawmakers addressed the issue. Leaders in the criminal justice system agree (David Cahill, head of the Department of State's Attorney's office).
“When it comes to regulating firearms, this is fundamentally a state power and a state function,” says David Cahill, head of the Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriff’s Association. "So the question shouldn’t be, ‘Aren’t the feds taking care of it?’ The question should be, ‘Why aren’t we taking care of this problem? And why are we delegating to the federal government?’”
Most state and local police aren’t authorized to enforce federal law. And Cahill says that sometimes hampers law enforcement.
Here is the lie that the feds are NOT prosecuting felons who illegaly possess firearms.
"Advocates Push State Law That Would Keep Guns Away From Felons"
Feb 24, 2015: WCAX
(S.31 Commentary)
In Vermont, uncertainty on keeping guns from mentally ill
In Vermont, uncertainty on keeping guns from mentally ill
Feb 24, 2015: Burlington Free Press "Lawmakers Ponder Guns, Mental Illness"
S.141
"Lawmakers Ponder Guns, Mental Illness"
Feb 23, 2015: VT Digger by Bill SpranoWilliam Sprano: Common sense about S.31
Feb 20, 2015: Valley News
(S.31 Commentary)
Sponsor: Gun Bill Will Change
Sponsor: Gun Bill Will Change
02/20/2015: Bennington Banner
Physicians support legislation to enhance background checks (Reprint of Morgan True's VT Digger article with Ed Cutler's photo!)
Physicians support legislation to enhance background checks (Reprint of Morgan True's VT Digger article with Ed Cutler's photo!)
02/20/2015: VT Digger, Physicians support proposed gun legislationPhysicians support proposed gun legislation
2/20/2015: VTDigger "Physicians support proposed gun legislation"
Christopher Barsotti, an emergency department physician at Southwestern Medical Center in Bennington, is on the advisory board for the National Medical Council on Gun Violence. The group aims to elevate the role of emergency medicine as a stakeholder in the debate over gun regulation in the U.S., he said.
“We are the ones that have to deal with this,” he said, adding that he and his colleagues not only treat gunshot victims..." PLURAL.
In TESTIMONY he stated flatly that he HAS TREATED MORE GUNSHOT WOUNDS IN VERMONT THAN HE EVER DID IN CHICAGO'S EMERGENCY ROOM!
Yes, he said that!
"Physicians support proposed gun legislation"
02/19/2015: The Truth About Guns
Vermont Anti-Gun Rights Fuddism. It’s a Thing.
Vermont Anti-Gun Rights Fuddism
Feb 19, 2015: National Review
Firearms, Kings, and the Emergence of the Peaceful Life
Vermont is singled out as being extraordinarily peaceful even though being heavily armed!
Firearms, Kings, and the Emergence of the Peaceful Life
2/19/2015: My Champlain Valley "Burlington Gun Charter Changes Considered by Lawmakers" By Steph Machado"Burlington Gun Charter Changes Considered by Lawmakers"
Feb 18, 2015: Vermont Watchdog
(S.31 Commentary)
Background check bill in peril after Vermont police chiefs shoot it down
Background check bill in peril after Vermont police chiefs shoot it down
2/18/2015: The Green Mountain Independent "GUN VIOLENCE: A PROBLEM THAT CAN’T BE LEGISLATED AWAY" By J.D. Thomason"GUN VIOLENCE: A PROBLEM THAT CAN’T BE LEGISLATED AWAY"
2/18/2015: True North Reports "Vermont Chiefs, Gun Owners Rebuff Gun Sense Initiative" by Alice Dubenetsky"Vermont Chiefs, Gun Owners Rebuff Gun Sense Initiative"
Feb 14, 2015 Seven Days: by Erik Bailey
Re: “Two Challengers Seek to Oust Statehouse Sergeant-at-Arms”
Re: “Two Challengers Seek to Oust Statehouse Sergeant-at-Arms”
02/13/2015: Bloomberg View - "Liberal Vermont Goes Gun Crazy"
In this article, Bloomberg's own organization ADMITS to helping GUN SENSE VT against the citizens of Vermont!

"Everytown for Gun Safety, which is supported by Michael Bloomberg, the founder and majority owner of Bloomberg LP, the parent of Bloomberg News, has aided Gun Sense Vermont."
Bloomberg has paid for Gun Sense Vermont's lobbyist, paid for NATIONAL advertising for a smear campaign against Vermonters & legal FFLs, paid for an illegal undercover "sting" operation to entrap "potential" buyers as "felons buying guns without background checks", and so much more...
WANNA GET MAD? Read the quote: "Yet why would one of the nation's most liberal states -- fail to extend background checks to cover gun shows and Internet sales? For the same reason that the nation as a whole failed: ?a well-organized and fanatical minority has sensitized political leaders to the most exquisite forms of unreason."
I guess Gun Owners of Vermont pissed Bloomberg off!
Liberal Vermont Goes Gun Crazy
02/12/2015: Vermont Edition
(S.31 Commentary)
Chris Bradley (Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs) Debates Ann Braden (Gun Sense Vermont) on the air
2/11/2015: Rutland Hearald - "Hundreds turn out for gun bill hearing" by Josh O’Gorman
(S.31 Commentary)
Hundreds turn out for gun bill hearing
02/11/2015: GUN.COM, Crowds of vocal citizens swarm Vermont statehouse for background check hearingCrowds of vocal citizens swarm Vermont statehouse for background check hearing
Feb 11, 2015 by Doug Richmond
Opinion: Vt. best armed state in U.S.
Opinion: Vt. best armed state in U.S.
Feb 11, 2015 by W.A. McLaughlin
Opinion: Gun non-sense Vermont
Opinion: Gun non-sense Vermont
2/11/2015: Vermont Watchdog - "Licensed gun dealers in VT face risks from background checks" by Bruce Parker
(S.31 Commentary)
Licensed gun dealers in VT face risks from background checks
02/11/2015: WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Hearing On Gun Bill Packs StatehouseHearing On Gun Bill Packs Statehouse
02/11/2015: WAMC - Northeast Public Radio
(S31 commentary)
Hearing On Gun Bill Packs Statehouse
Hearing On Gun Bill Packs Statehouse
S31 commentary
2/11/2015: VT Digger: "Public hearing on gun bill draws big crowd to Montpelier" by Morgan True
(S.31 Commentary)
Public hearing on gun bill draws big crowd to Montpelier
2/11/2015 VPR AUDIO - "Gun Rights Activists Crowd Statehouse Hearing" by Peter HirschfeldGun Rights Activists Crowd Statehouse Hearing
2/11/15: VPR "Gun Rights Activists Crowd Statehouse Hearing"
S.31 hearings
"Gun Rights Activists Crowd Statehouse Hearing"
Feb 10, 2015: Public Testimony on Anti-Gun Bill S.31 at the Vermont State HouseYouTube Playlist of individual testimonies
Feb 10, 2015 ARTICLE: Associated Press
(S.31 Commentary)
Hundreds pack Vermont Statehouse to debate gun bill
Hundreds pack Vermont Statehouse to debate gun bill
Feb 10, 2015 ARTICLE: Associated Press, Liberal Vermont Likes GunsLiberal Vermont Likes Guns
Feb 10, 2015 ARTICLE: The Truth About Guns: By Robert Farago
(S.31 Commentary)
Vermont to Gun Control Advocates: GTFO. Again. Still.
Vermont to Gun Control Advocates: GTFO
02/10/2015: HarmonyCentral.com (forum)
Does Vermont Need More Gun Control?
Gun Owners of Vermont post is referenced on page 4!
Does Vermont Need More Gun Control?
Feb 10, 2015: Burlington Free Press
"Passions high as Vermonters React to Gun Bill"
Passions high as Vermonters React to Gun Bill
2/10/15: WCAX "Proposed gun bill under fire in Vermont"
S.31 coverage from 2015.
Universal Background Registration Checks have been defeated for the last FOUR years, but they WILL BE BACK in 2017!
Get Ready People!
"Proposed gun bill under fire in Vermont"
Feb 2015: By J.D. Thomason
BARRE’S CENTRAL VERMONT GUNSHOW HIGHLIGHTS THE NON-PARTISAN CULTURE OF VERMONT’S FIREARMS ENTHUSIASTS
NON-PARTISAN CULTURE OF VERMONT’S FIREARMS ENTHUSIASTS
2/9/2015: The Green Mountain Independent "PROGRESSIVES DIVIDED OVER GUN CONTROL"
Back when Zuckerman had his head down. With the dems in control of the legislature, he has come out swinging to destroy the Vermont Constitution.
"PROGRESSIVES DIVIDED OVER GUN CONTROL"
02/06/2015: Summary Judgement: MUST SEE! - Everytown for gun safety's flawed firearm report in VermontWATCH this amazing discussion on Bloomberg's "Hiding in Plain Sight" fraudulent 'sting' and fabricated report below!
Is there ANY question as to the coordinated effort against the law abiding citizens of Vermont by Gun Sense VT and Bloomberg's Everytown (MAIG + MDA)?
Time to kick Gun Sense VT and Everytown out of Vermont!
02/06/2015: * VIDEO * Summary Judgement
CT Attorney Rachel Baird's "Summary Judgement" Video Program: "Everytown for gun safety's flawed firearm report in Vermont"
This is THE video that exposes the Bloomberg attack on Vermont and damaged the reputation of Crossfire Arms LLC.
Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger AND Montpelier Mayor John Hollar, BOTH KNEW about this undercover sting operation before it was released to the public, because THEY were part of the PRESS RELEASE 1/21/2015!
CT Attorney Rachel Baird's "Everytown for gun safety's flawed firearm report in Vermont" Part 1/2.
02/07/2015: * VIDEO * Summary Judgement
CT Attorney Rachel Baird's "Summary Judgement" Video Program: "Everytown for gun safety's flawed firearm report in Vermont"
This is THE video that exposes the Bloomberg attack on Vermont and damaged the reputation of Crossfire Arms LLC.
This video introduces Gun Owners of Vermont's video rebuttal of the Gun Sense VT's Universal Background Check anti-gun video!
GoVT video starts at the 7:30 into the video!
WHICH legislators in Montpelier were involved in the final report? See segment at approximately 36:00 mins!
CT Attorney Rachel Baird's "Summary Judgement" Video Program "Everytown for gun safety's flawed firearm report in Vermont" Part 2/2.
02/07/2015: Summary Judgement PT2: MUST SEE! - Everytown for gun safety's flawed firearm report in Vermont CONTINUEDWATCH the continuing discussion on Bloomberg's "Hiding in Plain Sight" fraudulent 'sting' and fabricated report!

Looks as if the Gun Owners of Vermont video analysis of the Gun Sense Background Check video is being used to support Crossfire Arms' lawsuit!!
2/3/2015: Vermont Watchdog Report - "Vermont gun dealer caught up in anti-gun crossfire" by Bruce Parker"Vermont gun dealer caught up in anti-gun crossfire"
2/2/2015: VT Digger "Vermont firearms dealer threatens to sue Everytown for Gun Safety"
Crossfire Arms was slandered in Michael Bloomberg's anti-gun "sting" operation that ran in concert with Gun Sense Vermont's Universal Background Check bill S.31.
"Vermont firearms dealer threatens to sue Everytown for Gun Safety"
2/2015: CASTLETON POLL: Issues Facing Vermonters in 2015
Notice only 2% of targeted respondents even mentioned gun control!!!
February 2015 CASTLETON POLL: Issues Facing Vermonters in 2015
1/13/2015: Gun Owners of Vermont VIDEO ANALYSIS of Gun Sense Vermont's Universal Background Check videoGun Owners of Vermont VIDEO analysis of Gun Sense Vermont's Universal Background Check video
1/29/2015: GUNS.com "Strong early opposition to Vermont gun control efforts, to include the Governor""Strong early opposition to Vermont gun control efforts, to include the Governor"
01/28/2015: Vermont Biz.com
Gun rights group, Shumlin oppose Senate gun bill
Gun rights group, Shumlin oppose Senate gun bill
Jan 28, 2015: Burlington Free Press
(S.31 Commentary)
Gun owners: Abandon background-check bill
1/28/2015: VT Watchdog "Vermont senate leader misfires with gun control pitch at massive gun rally" by Bruce Parker
"Speaking at a large pro-gun rally at the Vermont statehouse Tuesday, state Sen. John Campbell told law-abiding Vermonters they would need to undergo criminal background checks before buying guns."
"The speech went over like a jammed firearm."
"Vermont senate leader misfires with gun control pitch at massive gun rally"
Jan 24, 2015: Vermonters for Liberty meeting
Dr. Robert Emmons describes S.31 disarming people who are at risk as misguided.
"Psychologists are really lousey at predicting violence. It is a serious mistake to 'medicalize' it, and to image that doctors are going to solve this problem."
"Psychologists are really lousey at predicting violence"
01/24/2015: The Daily Caller, Yet Again, Bloomberg Ignores Existing Laws To Argue For Additional LawsBloomberg Ignores Existing Laws To Argue For Additional Laws
1/24/15: Guns N Freedom "Democrat Says No To Background Checks For Gun Purchases?"
S31 Universal Background Check bill article
"Democrat Says No To Background Checks For Gun Purchases?"
01/22/2015: NRA - Institute for Legislative Action
Vermont: Bloomberg and Out-of-State Anti-Gun Forces Target Vermont
Bloomberg and Out-of-State Anti-Gun Forces Target Vermont
01/22/2015: Vermont Press Bureau: Rutland Herald / Times Argus
Gun bill introduced in the Vermont Senate
Gun bill introduced in the Vermont Senate
01/22/2015: True North Reports, Alice Dubenetsky
Will Vermonters Defend Their Second Amendment Rights?
Will Vermonters Defend Their Second Amendment Rights?
1/22/2015: VERMONT Guns.com "Everytown sting claims 1 in 24 online gun buyers prohibited from possessing guns""Everytown sting claims 1 in 24 online gun buyers prohibited from possessing guns"
1/22/2015: Bearing Arms "Bloomberg’s Everytown Uses Fake “Study” To Push For Gun Control In Vermont"
S.31 goes NATIONAL NEWS!
"Bloomberg’s Everytown Uses Fake “Study” To Push For Gun Control In Vermont"
1/21/15: The (Barton) Chronicle "Medical pot users banned from guns"
Regardless of whatever you are told by the anti-gunners or politicians, signing up for a Medical Marijuana License WILL cost you your rights to posess firearms!
“Therefore, any person who uses or is addicted to marijuana, regardless of whether his or her state has passed legislation authorizing marijuana use for medicinal purposes, is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance and is prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.”
Medical marijuana users should say yes to question 11 on Form 4473, the letter says.
Form 4473 is the document that must be filled out when a person wants to buy a gun. An untruthful answer to its questions is a crime. Question 11 asks about the person’s criminal history, drug use, citizenship, and more."
ANSWER 'YES' AND YOUR NAME WILL BE ADDED TO THE NICS DENIIAL LIST!
It is ALL about disarming the population via every means and avenue possible.
"Medical pot users banned from guns"
1/21/2015: PA Gun Blog "Bloomberg Probing our Defenses in the Green Mountain State""Bloomberg Probing our Defenses in the Green Mountain State"
01/20/2015: Vermont Watchdog
Democrat state senator: Gun background checks unnecessary in Vermont
Democrat state senator: Gun background checks unnecessary in Vermont
1/20/2015: The VT Cynic "Gun Sense Vermont comes to UVM"
And promptly got BOOTED OUT!
Just to show the level of incompetence, here's a quote from the article: "However, it is required that a background check be done for a person to obtain a firearms license in Vermont, according to the Vermont General Assembly’s website, legislature.vermont.gov."
Ummm... No.
There have NEVER been firearms licenses in Vermont.
Never will.
"Gun Sense Vermont comes to UVM"
"Gun rights group fires back at new proposed legislation"
S.31 Universal Background Checks
"Gun rights group fires back at new proposed legislation"
1/15/2015: GUNS.COM "Expanded background checks on deck in Vermont (VIDEO)"
Gun Owners of Vermont's 2015 "Say NO to Universal Background Checks" video features prominently on the page!
"Expanded background checks on deck in Vermont (VIDEO)"
01/14/2015: Vermont Press Bureau: Rutland Herald / Times ArgusGun bill set for State House showdown
01/14/2015: SHTF Plan.com
Vermont Sees Gun Control Push Despite Few Problems: “A solution in search of a problem? We don’t seem to have a problem”

Gun Owners of Vermont's YouTube VIDEO!
Vermont Sees Gun Control Push Despite Few Problems
01/14/2015: Seven Days VT: Shot in the Dark: Montpelier's Next Gun BattleMontpelier's Next Gun Battle
1/14/15: VT Digger "Gun control group launches drive for universal background checks""Gun control group launches drive for universal background checks"
1/13/2015: Gun Owners of Vermont VIDEO ANALYSIS of the proposed S.31 Universal Background Checks.Gun Owners of Vermont VIDEO analysis of S.31 Universal Background Check bill
01/13/2015: Vermont Watchdog
(S.31 Commentary)
Senate leader bringing controversial background checks to Vermont
Senate leader bringing controversial background checks to Vermont
1/13/2015: Gun Owners of Vermont Analysis of the proposed S.31 Universal Background Checks.Complete UBC Analysis Report delivered by Gun Owners of Vermont to the Legislature on January, 13.
01/12/2015: Bloomberg's Everytown BOGUS Press Release (just in time for Gun Sense's press conference two days later)NEW ANALYSIS OF FBI DATA SHOWS FEDERAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM HAS BLOCKED THOUSANDS OF GUN SALES TO DANGEROUS PEOPLE IN VERMONT
01/12/2015: Street Insider, (perfectly timed to the EXACT date that Bloomberg report was released!)

New Analysis Of FBI Data Shows Federal Criminal Background Check System Has Blocked Thousands Of Gun Sales To Dangerous People In Vermont
Federal Criminal Background Check System Has Blocked Thousands Of Gun Sales To Dangerous People In Vermont
01/09/2015: The Daily Signal
The New Sneaky Tactic Gun Control Advocates Are Embracing
The New Sneaky Tactic Gun Control Advocates Are Embracing
01/02/2015: 24/7 Wall St.com
The Safest States in America

# 1: VERMONT!
The Safest States in America
National Shooting Sports Foundation interactive firearms legislation tracker.State Legislation Tracker
Jnauary 2015: Bloomberg's Everytown attack on Vermont "Hiding in Plain Sight - Investigating Illegal Online Gun Sales in Vermont"
This was Bloomberg's lead in to the first wave assault for Universal Background Checks in 2015…
"Hiding in Plain Sight - Investigating Illegal Online Gun Sales in Vermont"
Unknown Date: www.concealedcarry-ccw.com
Emergency Food Storage, Prepping and Self-Defense in Vermont is becoming a necessity of life!
Emergency Food Storage, Prepping and Self-Defense in Vermont is becoming a necessity of life!
12/9/2014: VT Watchdog - "Vermonters using social media to ‘expose’ gun control agenda" by Bruce Parker
Watchdog lists Gun Owners of Vermont's link to the "incident-by-incident fact check" of the monthly Gun Sense Vermont "gun incident" hype page.
"Vermonters using social media to ‘expose’ gun control agenda"
VIDEO "Worlds Fastest Shooter vs Bump Fire!"
Slide-Fire stock vs Jerry Miculek
"Worlds Fastest Shooter vs Bump Fire!"
10/7/20141: VT Watchdog - "NRA A-rated state senator backs gun control, accepts Gun Sense money""NRA A-rated state senator backs gun control, accepts Gun Sense money"
10/3/2014: VT Watchdog - "Gun Sense Vermont sending contributions to NRA-endorsed lawmakers""Gun Sense Vermont sending contributions to NRA-endorsed lawmakers"
9/22/2014: VT Watchdog - "Vermont Gunners: Guns not safe with Shumlin"
Gun Owners of Vermont called this CORRECTLY back in 2014!
Shumlin passed the Firearm Confiscation bill H.735 in 2014.
Shumlin passed S.141 in 2015.
So much for Shumlin's "Vermont's laws work for Vermont." and "We need a 50 state solution".
"Vermont Gunners: Guns not safe with Shumlin"
8/13/2014: VT Watchdog - GUN SENSE LOBBYIST - "Vermont gun-control group outspends top corporations on lobbyists"
In 2015, we found out HOW the fledgling "grassroots" anti-gun group could afford the most expensive lobbyist in the state… Daddy Bloomberg!
"Vermont gun-control group outspends top corporations on lobbyists"
7/23/14: Brattleboro Reformer "Vermont group criticizes gun death report"
The national anomaly in auto deaths is used to push for gun control in Vermont.
"Vermont group criticizes gun death report"
7/21/2014: Gun death report criticized
The anti-gun Violence Policy Center, said Vermont had... more gun deaths than crash deaths.
This was a NATIONAL ANOMALY all across the nation!
Gun death report criticized
7/5/2014: The anti-gun Brattleboro Reformer OFFICIAL OPINION: "Our Opinion: Vermont needs common sense gun control"
Why gun owners NEVER get a chance with this media outlet.
Brattleboro Reformer OFFICIAL OPINION: "Our Opinion: Vermont needs common sense gun control"
6/24/2014: National Review - "Vermont: Safe and Happy and Armed to the Teeth"
An excellent article about our wonderful little state.
Vermont: Safe and Happy and Armed to the Teeth
6/24/2014: DC Inno "Democratic Pollster Stefan Hankin Explains the Math Behind a Winning Campaign"
HERE is how the democratic pollsters behind the "Lincoln Park Strategies" polling firm tailors each poll to return the EXACT results his client desires!!!
Gun Sense used them in 2013...
Castleton does the same to return the results THEY want.
"Democratic Pollster Stefan Hankin Explains the Math Behind a Winning Campaign"
6/24/14: TV Digger "More Vermont guns traced to out-of-state crime, but sample remains small""More Vermont guns traced to out-of-state crime, but sample remains small"
6/13/14: Bennington Banner "Vt. high court rules for fourth time on Hale Mountain dispute""Vt. high court rules for fourth time on Hale Mountain dispute"
6/6/2014: Boston Herald "Vermont gun importer lays off 41, blames rules"
The White House's refusal to allow Century International Arms to re-import nearly $30 million worth of antique, American-made World War II-era M1 Garand rifles home from South Korea.
"Vermont gun importer lays off 41, blames rules"
4/28/2014: Gun storage measure emerges with option for third-party holdingGun storage measure emerges with option for third-party holding
4/16/14: Salon "Mike Bloomberg: “I have earned my place in heaven” with gun safety work"
The former mayor of New York City is pledging another $50 million (EVERY YEAR) to support gun safety reform and take on the NRA"
"Mike Bloomberg: “I have earned my place in heaven” with gun safety work The former mayor of New York City is pledging another $50 million to support gun safety reform and take on the NRA"
4/15/14: NYT "Bloomberg Plans a $50 Million Challenge to the N.R.A."
Bloomberg controls the largest anti-gun groups in the nation. THEY ARE ALL IN VERMONT!
"Bloomberg Plans a $50 Million Challenge to the N.R.A."
4/9/2014: Conservative Firing Line - "New Vermont gun law allows for confiscation of firearms" by Joseph L. Parker
Analysis of why Gun Owners of Vermont was 100% AGAINST 2014s H.735!!
"New Vermont gun law allows for confiscation of firearms"
4/8/2014: Vermont Watchdog - "Activists blow cover on gun confiscation bill" By Bruce Parker
Gun Owners of Vermont fought H.735 (2014) tooth-and-nail because it enacts into law, unconstitutional confiscation of firearms and other "weapons" without adjudication!
"Activists blow cover on gun confiscation bill"
3/31/2014: Make no mistake: Vermont’s proud to be original ‘guns everywhere’ state By Bruce ParkerMake no mistake: Vermont’s proud to be original ‘guns everywhere’ state
Mar 27, 2014: The Williamson Commentary (Burlington Charter Changes)More police are refusing to enforce restrictive gun laws
3/25/2014: The Truth About Guns: "Richard Mack to Vt. LEOs: Don’t Enforce Burlington Gun Laws"
“It’s astonishing that people are so cavalier about violating the Second Amendment,” Mack said. “Burlington City Council sounds like they are just following the trend to do things that are entirely unconstitutional and go around sheriffs, and go around the laws, or subvert the laws, or disobey the laws.”
"Richard Mack to Vt. LEOs: Don’t Enforce Burlington Gun Laws"
03/24/2014: Vermont Watchdog
Make no mistake: Vermont’s proud to be original ‘guns everywhere’ state
Make no mistake: Vermont’s proud to be original ‘guns everywhere’ state
3/24/2014: Bearing Arms - "Moms Demand Gives Up Pretense of Being Anything Other Than A MAIG Front Group"
"Please note that contributions to Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Mayors Against Illegal Guns Action Fund, are NOT tax-deductible.
If you prefer, checks made out to Mayors Against Illegal Guns Action Fund may be mailed to: Mayors Against Illegal Guns, 909 Third Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10022."

THIS is the organization that has set it's sights on for 2018...
"Moms Demand Gives Up Pretense of Being Anything Other Than A MAIG Front Group"
3/10/2014: VT Digger: "Video + Story: Gun owners rally at Statehouse to protest fee bill, Burlington charter vote"
Article & photo montage (not "video") of the 2014 Gun Owners of Vermont, State House Rally.
"Video + Story: Gun owners rally at Statehouse to protest fee bill, Burlington charter vote"
3/10/14: VT Digger "Video + Story: Gun owners rally at Statehouse to protest fee bill, Burlington charter vote"
Coverage of the 2014 GoVT Rally in Montpelier.
"Video + Story: Gun owners rally at Statehouse to protest fee bill, Burlington charter vote"
03/9/2014: 17 Town Meeting Television
Gun Owners of Vermont Pro-Gun Rally (VIDEO)
Gun Owners of Vermont Pro-Gun Rally (VIDEO)
3/9/2014: WCAX "Hundreds rally for gun rights, against Burlington charter change""Hundreds rally for gun rights, against Burlington charter change"
3/6/2014: VT Watchdog - "Burlington gun control opponents take fight to Montpelier" by Jon Street"Burlington gun control opponents take fight to Montpelier"
3/6/2014: Brattleboro Reformer: "Speaker: Burlington's gun control measures conflict with Vermont law""Speaker: Burlington's gun control measures conflict with Vermont law"
3/6/2014: VPR "What’s Next For Burlington’s Gun Laws?""What’s Next For Burlington’s Gun Laws?"
3/6/2014: Burlington voting results.Burlington voting results.
3/6/2014: VPR "Burlington Clears Path For Gun Control Debate In Statehouse ""Burlington Clears Path For Gun Control Debate In Statehouse "
3/5/2014: My Champlain Valley "Long Road Ahead of Burlington Charter Changes"3/5/2014: My Champlain Valley "Long Road Ahead of Burlington Charter Changes"
"Burlington passes gun regulations
3 ballot items voted on Tuesday"
"Burlington passes gun regulations
3 ballot items voted on Tuesday"
3/5/2016: WCAX "Will Vt. lawmakers approve Burlington gun control measures?""Will Vt. lawmakers approve Burlington gun control measures?"
3/4/2014: WCAX "Gun charter changes pass in Burlington""Gun charter changes pass in Burlington"
3/4/2014: WCAX "Changes to gun rules on the ballot in Burlington""Changes to gun rules on the ballot in Burlington"
3/2/2014: WPTZ "Sportsmen's federation alleges council tried to limit pro-gun discussion"
See how the Burlington town council hid public discussion of the anti-gun Burlington Charter Changes from the public!
The Burlington town council conspired to limit public input to only those in support of the gun ordinances. Some of those emails focused on allowing Gun Sense Vermont time to come up with a strategy.
"Sportsmen's federation alleges council tried to limit pro-gun discussion"
4/27/2014: Seven Days "For Shumlin and Legislature, a Potential Choice Between Gun Rights and Local Control""For Shumlin and Legislature, a Potential Choice Between Gun Rights and Local Control"
2/26/2014: Burlington Free Press - "Burlington’s proposed gun regulations spur more than $17,000 in PAC spending"
"Burlington’s proposed gun regulations spur more than $17,000 in PAC spending"
2/24/2014: "Burlington Free Press: Where is the Due Process?" by Aki Soga"Burlington Free Press: Where is the Due Process?"
1/26/2013: WCAX "Gun control debated in Burlington""Gun control debated in Burlington"
1/16/2014: VT Digger - "Edward Jaffe: Self defense in a rural state"
Part 2 in a series
Our good friend Ed Jaffe (R.I.P) on self defense.
"Edward Jaffe: Self defense in a rural state"
2014: Bureau of Justice Assistance "State Criminal Justice Profile: VERMONT"
This short, 4 page document shows that Vermont and the Federal Government is indeed FUNDING & supporting Vermont's law enforcement officers, contrary to the pining of the anti-gunners.
The report includes the the feds provided OVER $1.5 MILLION in fiscal year 2013 ALONE!
TAKE CAREFUL NOTE OF VERMONT'S Recidivism Rate of 50.0%!!!
Top Offenses: Burglary (males); simple assault (females) (FY 2013)
2013 BJA - State Criminal Justice Profile: VERMONT
11/24/2014: Michael Bloomberg's Everytown For Gun Safety's (F.K.A. Mayors Against LEGAL Guns) 2013 Tax Exempt Form
$36 MILLION DOLLARS!!!!!!!!
Bloomberg's 2013 TAX RETURN
2014: Mail obtained under the Freedom of Information Act from Burlington City Council by the Vermont Federation of Sportsmens ClubsMail obtained under the Freedom of Information Act from Burlington City Council by the Vermont Federation of Sportsmens Clubs
12/16/2013: VT Digger - "Gun Sense Vermont: Over 400 Vermonters attend vigils to remember Newtown"
GUN SENSE Ignores the Wishes of the Sandy Hook families by having public vigils, then LIES about the attendance to make themselves look good.
GoVT members around the state posted photos of some of their "vigils" and only a handful, or in some cases, NO ONE showed up!
Read the COMMENTS to see Ann Braden brag publicly.
As a side-note, NONE of these were held sumultaneously, so "attendees" could travel from one to another around the state. SAD. SICK.
"Gun Sense Vermont: Over 400 Vermonters attend vigils to remember Newtown"
12/12/2013: Vermont Watchdog "Vermont town sees loophole to push gun control""Vermont town sees loophole to push gun control"
11/29/2013: Examiner.com - "Burlington withholding gun ordinance documents from public scrutiny"
Some original reporting from the beginning of the BURLINGTON CHARTER CHANGE saga!
This saga started in 2013 with the anti-gun city council and mayor of Burlington and ended in 2015 when H.90, H.91 and H.92 were shot down in committee in Montpelier.
GoVT was in the forefront fighting against these unconstitutional ordinances all the way to their inevitable DEFEAT!
"Burlington withholding gun ordinance documents from public scrutiny"
11/12/13: Seven Days "Vermont Gun-Safety Advocates Focus on State's Suicide Rate"
GunSense's Burlington Attack NOTICE ZERO interviews from the pro-gun supporters.

"Present in the roughly 150-member audience were several men and women in the blaze-orange hats or vests worn by hunters — the standard uniform of gun-control opponents. A larger number of attendees wore green T-shirts emblazoned with the logo of Gun Sense Vermont, the group that sponsored the two-hour Veterans' Day forum."
BULLSHIT!!!! Notice the TIGHT CLOSE-UP of only TEN green shirts?
"Vermont Gun-Safety Advocates Focus on State's Suicide Rate"
10/30/2013: COLCHESTER, Selectboard concidering "Firearms discharge ordinance".Amid Concerns About Gunfire and Growth, Colchester Reviews Its Firearm Restrictions
10/22/2013: VT Digger "Three of four gun control measures OK’d for Burlington ballot"
Before the vote, Mayor Miro Weinberger said he does not support requiring a permit for a concealed firearm (the failed resolution), because it would be costly and difficult to enforce, referencing his conversation with Burlington Police Chief Michael Schirling.
Also, Weinberger said it would create a “patchwork of local regulation,” and would likely fail in the Legislature. (EXCEPT THAT DENIES IN TESTIMONY THE OTHER 3 ORDINANCES WOULD CREATE THAT SAME 'PATCHWORK QUILT"!!
"Three of four gun control measures OK’d for Burlington ballot"
10/22/2013 WPTZ "Could proposed gun rules actually become law?"
"Opponents say charter change is illegal"
"Could proposed gun rules actually become law?"
10/22/13: WPTZ "3 out of 4 gun measures pass council"
"Lawmakers hear from gun owners, opponents"
"3 out of 4 gun measures pass council"
3/10/13: "Governor wants storage centers for guns seized from domestic violence suspects"
H125 from 2013 DEFEATED
"Governor wants storage centers for guns seized from domestic violence suspects"
8/5/13: NewsMax "Sen. Leahy: Bloomberg's Anti-Gun Efforts Did More Harm Than Good""Sen. Leahy: Bloomberg's Anti-Gun Efforts Did More Harm Than Good"
7/30/2013: Atty Cindy Hill PLLC, "Self Defense Laws" article.
Coverage of "Castle Doctrine", "Stand-Your-Ground", "Duty-to-Retreat", and the "Rule of First Aggression" explained in detail.
Self Defense Laws (from an attorney's viewpoint)
5/9/2013: VT Digger - "Jaffe: Stop the war on guns …"
Part 1 in a series
Our good friend Ed Jaffe (R.I.P.)
"Jaffe: Stop the war on guns …"
4/29/2013: Seven Days "State Rep Urges Burlington Council Committee to Recruit Allies on Gun Control"
Burlington should encourage other towns and cities around the state to propose their own charter changes related to firearms, the Vermont legislature's leading gun-control advocate told a city council committee on Monday.
"The more towns you have presenting charter changes on this, the more it will prod the legislature to do something," said FORMER State Rep. Linda Waite-Simpson (D-Essex Junction). She added that it will be more difficult for the legislature to reject a charter change related to gun control if other municipalities join Burlington in advocating such regulations.
Conspiracy to violate the law by mob rule.
"State Rep Urges Burlington Council Committee to Recruit Allies on Gun Control"
4/10/2013: Seven Days anti-gun hit piece.
"Vermont's Gun-Control Dodge Leaves Burlington in the Crosshairs"
QUOTE: "But Gun Owners of Vermont, the state affiliate of a group described by the New York Times as more militant than the National Rifle Association, hasn’t yet managed to kill Burlington’s bid to ban assault rifles and high-capacity ammunition clips."
NEWSFLASH: April 2015 - ALL Burlington Charter Changes are DEAD!
"Vermont's Gun-Control Dodge Leaves Burlington in the Crosshairs"
03/26/2013: Tribune-Review
Bloomberg's reckless ad
Bloomberg's reckless ad
3/8/2013: WPTZ "Burlington mayor joins others calling for more gun control
Mayor appears in national PSA
"Burlington mayor joins others calling for more gun control
Mayor appears in national PSA
1/31/2013: The Manchester Journal "The pushback begins"
A short article about the beginning of the firearms rights debate began.
A national anti-gun organization laid the groundwork that led Gun Sense Vermont to form a few months later.
Three of those "pro-gun" folks were Gun Owners of Vermont members... :)
"The pushback begins"
1/29/2013: YouTube Video - "Gun Ranges Banning Police Departments"2013: YouTube Video - Gun Ranges Banning Police Departments
1/27/13: OPINION "School Threat" by Kelly Salasin
Comments by Bob DePino (prior to joining GoVT)
OPINION "School Threat" by Kelly Salasin
Jan 7, 2013: Vermont lawmakers eye changes to state gun laws in wake of Newtown shooting
The ORIGINAL 2013 Gun Ban Proposal by Philip Baruth (S.32)
The ORIGINAL 2013 Gun Ban Proposal by Philip Baruth
1/7/2013: WPTZ "Burlington council approves assault weapons ban, Charter change moves to subcommitee"
But remember what we were told, it isn't about banning firearms, it's about "gun safety".
"Burlington council approves assault weapons ban"
Constitutional Law through the Supreme Court
The Right to own "Military Style" weapons and the Right to self defense.
1. United States v. Miller: 1939
2. John Bad Elk v. United States: 1900
The Right to own "Military Style" weapons and the Right to self defense
12/28/2012: Rutland Herald "Assault weapons ban pushed"
The beginning of the Burlington Charter Change fiasco that ran until 2017.
"Assault weapons ban pushed"
7/22/2012: OPINION "The contradictory gun culture of the United States" by Eric Garland"The contradictory gun culture of the United States"
November 20, 2011: Rutland Herald:
Cautionary tale of what exactly "self defense" means to law enforcement and the courts.
Attempted burglary raises self-defense issue
January 2010: WCAX:
2009 homicides in Vermont
Williston, Vermont
Vermont finished 2009 with a total of six homicides. That's the fewest since 1994.
Just a week ago, it looked like there would be only four homicides for the calendar year. That would have been the fewest since 1965. But on Monday, a woman was stabbed to death in St. Johnsbury. And Thursday, police revealed that a baby's death back in October had also been ruled a homicide.One other noteworthy fact about the killings in Vermont this past year-- none involved the use of a gun.
2009 homicides in Vermont
ZERO by firearms!
** NEW FOR 2016 **
H.566: An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington requiring firearms to be locked in safe storage depositories or placed in locking devices
H.567: An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington regarding police confiscation of deadly or dangerous weapons
H.568: An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington prohibiting possession of firearms on premises where alcohol is licensed to be served
Sponsors: Rep. Joanna Cole (LOTS of Gun$en$e money)
Additional Sponsors
Rep. Clement Bissonnette (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Johannah Donovan (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Diana Gonzalez (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Jill Krowinski
Rep. Curt McCormack (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Jean O'Sullivan (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Christopher Pearson (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Barbara Rachelson (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Kesha K. Ram (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Mary Sullivan (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Kurt Wright (Gun$en$e money)
NEW Sponsors 1/27/16:
Rep. Steven Berry (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Mollie S. Burke (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Alison H. Clarkson
Rep. Rachael Fields
Rep. William Frank (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Patsy French
Rep. Warren F. Kitzmiller
Rep. Gabrielle Lucke
Rep. James McCullough (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Alice Miller (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Michael Mrowicki (Gun$en$e money) GunSense MEMBER!
Rep. Marjorie Ryerson
Rep. Thomas Stevens (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. George W. Till
Rep. Tommy Walz (Gun$en$e money)
Rep. Michael Yantachka (Gun$en$e money)
Burlington Charter Changes 2016
FOLLOW THE GUNSENSE-BLOOMBERG MONEY TRAIL!!
See the anti-gun bills?
See the anti-gun votes?
See the GunSense money?
FOLLOW THE GUNSENSE-BLOOMBERG MONEY TRAIL!
11/26/2008: WCAX "When is Deadly Force Justified?""When is Deadly Force Justified?"
2/8/2008: WCAX "Gun Laws Too Lax?"
Spotlight on Dr. Eliot Nelson who has been trying to effect changes to Vermont gun laws for over a decade.
GunSense will have you believe he is one of their "grassroots voices," read on and see if he is grassroots.
Residency: Children's Hospital-Los Angeles - Pediatrics
Participant, New England Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
Executive Committee, American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention.
Academic Pediatric Association, Special Interest Group on Injury Control
Project Executive, Injury Prevention Project(s), Vermont Child Health Improvement Project (VCHIP)
Member, State Child Fatality Review Committee
Citizens for Safer Vermont Children (focus on Gun violence and suicide prevention)
"Gun Laws Too Lax?"
Dec 8, 2006: Vermont Guardian
Big bang theory: Is Vermont flooding New England with illegal guns?
This article from 2006 illustrates perfectly the same, tired, misleading "facts" are being used as justification for gun control in Vermont.
NOTHING HAS CHANGED WITH THE ANTI-GUN RADICALS! BLOOMBERG was behind it then too!!
Big bang theory: Is Vermont flooding New England with illegal guns?
This article could be used, word-for-word, to describe the assault on Vermont by anti-gun radicals in 2013, 2014 AND 2015!
"The Gun Rights Policy Conference 2005"
By Cindy Ellen Hill
Friday, September 23, 2005
"The Gun Rights Policy Conference 2005"
By Cindy Ellen Hill
Friday, September 23, 2005
Jun 18, 2003: VT Case Law: Defense of PropertyDefense of Property (Information)
7/25/1969: State of Vermont enacts first gun control law H.272 (Act 108) addressing out-of-state purchasing of firearms.
Now Senator, Patrick Leahy, offers a long history of anti-gun legislation starting in 1968: "I feel that we cannot allow our concealed weapon statute to remain the same as it is."
(see link in archives in the sentance "Chittenden County State's Attorney Patrick Leahy covered various types of permitting in his testimony to the committee."
State of Vermont enacts first gun control law H.272 (Act 108) addressing out-of-state purchasing of firearms. Patrick Leahy shows his anti-gun colors in 1968!

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