Hundreds show for hot hearing on new gun regulations for Vermont
About 300 people filled Judd Hall at Vermont Technical College on Tuesday evening to voice concerns about new gun legislation being proposed at the Statehouse.
Vermont lawmakers weigh 48-hour gun purchase waiting period
Senators are considering a controversial waiting period for gun purchases after parents of a suicide victim faced off against gun-rights advocates in emotional public testimony.
John Klar: Why I’m joining the NRA
S.22 is an insult to our Vermont way of life and an attack on our constitutional liberties. I weary of such tactics, and so I’m going to pay dues to the NRA for the first time since 1975.
This county declares itself a ‘Second Amendment sanctuary’ and others may follow
While a total of 14 states now permit police or civilians to seek court orders that would seize guns from people deemed threatening, counties in other states are standing their ground.
Gun-rights groups under fire as lawmakers push more gun laws in Vermont
Vermont can expect to see gun control bills become law for the second straight year unless pro-gun groups can sway the new liberal supermajority in the Statehouse.
A year after Parkland school shooting, gun control activists still misdiagnose the problem
It’s time to learn from Parkland and admit that gun control is the wrong solution to the wrong problem. The sooner we get the correct diagnosis, the sooner we can start using effective policies to prevent very real tragedies.
A month of crime news provides evidence in favor of armed civilians
Gun owners across the country spent the first month of 2019 proving that armed civilians play an important role in defending the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and property.
Second Amendment advocates fight back against Boulder’s gun ban and certification ordinance
The city last May passed an ordinance requiring gun owners to “certify” their “assault weapons” or remove their firearms from city limits. Those who didn’t could face fines, jail and confiscation and destruction of their firearms.
Extreme risk protection orders gaining traction in Vermont
Extreme risk protection orders are popping up frequently after lawmakers passed a slew of gun laws this year, but some gun rights advocates in Vermont say the orders could be abused.
McClaughry: Democrat push for more gun restrictions weak at best
The only thing Democrats dare to come up with is more useless background checks and requiring the surgeon general to make a report. This is all for show.
Sales plummet as Dick’s Sporting Goods’ anti-gun policies kick in
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ hunting and electronic departments have been lagging in recent months due to the company’s decision to stop selling AR-15 style rifles as well as any guns or ammunition to customers under 21 years old.
Opinion: Opposition to Philip Baruth’s candidacy
I oppose Mr. Baruth’s candidacy as he ranks the preservation of life — what I consider to be sacrosanct — with such casual disregard that he has passed laws restricting self-defense.