Vermont

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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
    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
    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.
    Yes
    Yes
    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
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