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Vermont now 41st state to allow civilian ownership of suppressors
by Chris EgerGov. Peter Shumlin (D) signed a Fish and Wildlife bill last week that included language to legalize suppressors and repeal one of the oldest bans in the nation on the devices.
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Vermont bill to allow civilian ownership of suppressors in final stages
by Chris EgerA bid to make Vermont the 40th state to allow for the ownership of suppressors – and possibly bring jobs to the state in return – is in its final push to becoming law.
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Gun control groups outspend NRA 5 to 1 in Vermont, lose on background checks
by Chris EgerAccording disclosures for the first quarter of 2015, a pair of gun control groups spent $129,346 lobbying in favor of increased regulation while a pair of gun rights groups spent just $27,071.
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Vermont background check bill sputtering in the face of backlash
by Chris EgerWith gun rights groups coming out in force against a measure to expand background checks to almost all firearms transfers, the sponsor of the legislation is set to restructure the issue.
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Crowds of vocal citizens swarm Vermont statehouse for background check hearing
by Chris EgerA measure that promises to make Vermont safer by expanding background checks to include almost all gun transfers saw heavy public debate Tuesday in Montpelier.
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Strong early opposition to Vermont gun control efforts, to include the Governor
by Chris EgerA measure that promises to make Vermont safer by expanding background checks to include almost all gun transfers has made quick enemies at the highest levels of state politics.
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Expanded background checks on deck in Vermont (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerA group of Democrats allied to a gun control organization pledged this week to bring expanded background checks for virtually all gun transfers to Vermont
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Vermont: Gun confiscation provisions tucked inside bill on government fees (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerBuried inside a bill that would adjust government fees in Vermont is a requirement for police to confiscate, store for a fee, and sell privately owned guns.
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