Vermont gun laws are the most permissive in the United States. The state does not issue permits for carrying firearms and operates on an “Unrestricted” policy. Any person 16 or older (Federal law requires the age to be 18) and who can legally possess a firearm is allowed to carry openly or concealed. There is no distinction between resident or non-resident, both are allowed to carry without a permit in Vermont.
RESIDENT Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, West Virginia As Vermont does not issue concealed carry permits but these states will allow you to carry with just a Vermont drivers license or ID card while visiting.
Vermont allows any person who is legally allowed a firearm to carry in the state without a permit.
Three new laws where signed in April 2018. They are as follows;
Magazine restrictions – Bans the sale or possession of magazines holding more that 15 rounds for a handgun or 10 rounds for a longun.
Must be 21 – all gun sales must be completed through a licensed firearms dealer unless the transfer is to a family member. Buyers must be at least 21 years old, however, this does not apply if the person has completed a Vermont hunters course or is in the the military or law enforcement.
Confiscation – allows the police to confiscate a firearm if the person poses a threat.
Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont and West Virginia have “Permitless Carry.” If you can legally possess a firearm then you may carry it concealed in those states without a Permit/License.
No permits issued are issued in Vermont.
No permits issued are issued in Vermont.
NO – Must Inform Officer on Contact By Law There is nothing in Vermont gun laws that state you must inform a law enforcement officer you have a firearm when approached on official business. GunsToCarry always recommends that you carry photo ID, at all times during which you are in actual possession of a concealed handgun.
YES Vermont gun laws have the force of law for “No Weapons” signs. There are legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs. Gunlfy recommends that you do not enter a property displaying a “No Weapons” sign whether the law is for or against signage. If asked to leave a property and you refuse to do so then you are breaking the law and put yourself at risk of being charged.
YES – Without a Permit/License If you are legally allowed to own a firearm you can carry it concealed in a vehicle with no permit/license.
YES – Without a Permit/License Open carrying a handgun without a permit/license in Vermont is legal if you are at least 18 years old.
YES – In Restaurants That Serve Alcohol “Yes” or “No” states if you can carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol. Some restaurants may be posted with “NO GUN” signs. Check with the staff if this means just the bar area. If we have indicated a “Yes” then it should be legal to have a meal without drinking alcohol.
YES You are permitted to carry in state parks, state forests, WMA’s and roadside rest areas.
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