gun rights
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VT Legislature Set to Take Up Another Gun Bill (again)
The Vermont House Judiciary Committee will hear testimony Wednesday on H.606, an omnibus firearms bill that would expand several areas of state gun law, including…
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VT Lawmakers Reintroduce Assault Weapon Ban — Again
Vermont lawmakers have introduced S.167, at least the fifth assault weapon possession ban attempt in a decade. The bill criminalizes commonly owned rifles and pistols…
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VT’s Constitutional Consistency on Trial: Non-Citizen Voting vs. Gun Restrictions
Vermont’s Supreme Court allowed non-citizen voting by interpreting constitutional silence as permissive. Yet, state-imposed gun restrictions contradict Article 16’s clear language. Shouldn’t a consistent approach…
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Vermonter’s Right of Self-Defense
The Second Amendment and Vermont’s Article 16 don’t grant the right to bear arms; they recognize an inherent right to self-defense that limits government interference.…
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Burlington Gun Ban Advances — But What About Article 16?
The Vermont Senate passed S.131, advancing Burlington’s bid to ban firearms in bars — despite Article 16 of the Vermont Constitution guaranteeing the right to…
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Pre-Crime and Purses: Burlington’s Charter Amendment Sets a Curious Precedent
Burlington’s S.131 doesn’t ban bad behavior—it bans lawful firearm possession on the theory that someone might misbehave. If we’re legislating based on potential future crimes,…
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Ballot Boxes & Bullet Boxes
Vermont’s Supreme Court allowed non-citizen voting by interpreting constitutional silence as permissive. Yet, state-imposed gun restrictions contradict Article 16’s clear language. Shouldn’t a consistent approach…
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Guns: Education Over Legislation
The constant debate over gun laws consumes valuable resources without addressing the root causes of violence. Redirecting efforts toward programs that promote communication, emotional resilience,…
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The Inherent Right of Self-Defense
The Second Amendment and Vermont’s Article 16 don’t grant the right to bear arms; they recognize an inherent right to self-defense that limits government interference.…
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Fact-Checking Fear: Breaking Down VT AG Clark’s Op-Ed Claims
In her recent Op-Ed, Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark claims Trump-appointed justices threaten Americans’ rights, but a closer look reveals inaccuracies and fear mongering. From…
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