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New Vermont gun bill tightens restrictions but avoids semi-automatic assault weapons ban
Proposal would lift prohibition on silencers while limiting magazine capacity, requiring background checks
MONTPELIER — A new gun bill was introduced Tuesday in the House that would ban high-capacity magazines, require background checks for all gun purchases and require a … Read More
An Open Letter to Philip Baruth
Dear Vermont Senate Majority Leader Baruth:
As I was from the very outset a staunch opponent of your proposed ban on “assault-weapon” style firearms and accompanying ammunition magazines with capacities of over 10 rounds, I am glad to see that … Read More
Leahy may need to walk a fine line on guns
Vermont senator to host hearings on violence with gun supporters from Vermont paying close attention.
WASHINGTON — As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate’s most senior member, Patrick Leahy of Vermont has a powerful role in advancing … Read More