Gun control protesters want to ban ‘assault weapons,’ but not sure what those are
Protesters at the March for Our Lives wanted to ban assault weapons but did not know what they are, according to a video published Sunday.
Students rally across nation and Montpelier to demand gun control laws
A day after the Vermont House preliminarily passed legislation for universal background checks, gun magazine limits and increasing the gun purchase age to 21, about 2,000 students and activists gathered at the Statehouse to participate in a nationwide rally for gun control.
House committee approves slew of gun restrictions despite flood of opposition from Vermonters
Just days after Vermont’s pro-gun coalition issued a joint complaint to House leaders regarding a lack of accessibility to lawmakers, the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday passed S.55, which includes a handful of significant restrictions on Second Amendment rights.
Governor’s office forced to respond to critics of new gun control stance
The Scott administration is responding to a backlash from gun rights groups amid a wave of gun-control initiatives advancing at the Statehouse following the mass school shooting last month in Parkland, Florida.
Chittenden County FOP letter: ‘We strongly oppose the rash of new gun control legislation’
We have come to the collective agreement that as citizens and members of the Law enforcement community, we strongly oppose the rash of new gun control legislation trying to be pushed rapidly through this session.
Washington Post crusades against 2nd Amendment, claims guns keep white men on top
The Washington Post ran an article Friday claiming gun violence is “rooted in white supremacy” and white men turn to guns as a way to “reassert their authority.”
Second Amendment groups hold rally at UVM, speak out against gun control
A half dozen gun-rights leaders spoke Friday at the University of Vermont’s Ira Allen Chapel to oppose gun control measures being advanced in Montpelier by state lawmakers.
Ohio Program trains teachers in 12 states to carry guns
A 14-year-old boy shot at two other students in the cafeteria of Madison Junior/Senior High School in western Ohio in a nonfatal encounter in February 2016. By that July, the Mad River district’s Board of Education had voted to arm certain trained teachers and staff.
Governor’s gun control push rattles his base
Gov. Phil Scott has stated he is on board with the “do something” mantra for gun control and school safety in the wake of the recent mass shooting in Florida and a close call in Vermont. Much of his base is not.
Fact Check: Did Broward Sheriff’s Department get 23 calls beforehand about school shooter?
The sheriff’s department “had a total of 23 calls for service involving Nikolas Cruz or his family,” Sheriff Israel said in a letter responding to Florida State Rep. Bill Hager’s call to remove Israel for neglect of duty and incompetence.
Gun control push grows stronger at the Vermont Statehouse
Guns and more guns was the issue of the day as lawmakers and high school students alike gathered at the Statehouse Thursday to call for new gun restrictions in response to the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Gun rights advocates propose arming Vermont schools
On Thursday, lawmakers will hear testimony from gun rights groups on why every school in Vermont should have armed personnel at the ready to protect kids from active shooters.