Vermont
Vermont is a very permissive state for firearms. Vermont operates on an “Unrestricted” status and doesn’t issue permits to carry a firearm. Any individual older than 16 and can legally posses a firearm is allowed to conceal or open carry.
Vermont doesn’t distinguish between a resident or non-resident in terms of carry laws.
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Places Allowed
- State parks
- State and national forests
- Road side rest areas
- Vehicle
- All areas of the state – except those listed below
Places Not Allowed
- School building or school property
- School bus
- Courthouse
- Any state institution
- A building with controlled points of public access, metal screening devices at each point of public access, and locked compartments, accessible only to security personnel, for storage of checked firearms
- Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.
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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.
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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
YES
You are permitted to carry in state parks, state forests, WMA’s and roadside rest areas.
Yes
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.
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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.
No
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.
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Quick Facts
Open Carry
Yes
Carry In Vehicle
Yes
Carry In State Parks
Yes
Carry In Restaurants
Yes
Constitutional Carry
Yes
No Weapons Signs Enforced
Yes
Must Notify Officer
No