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Gun control groups outspend NRA 5 to 1 in Vermont, lose on background checks

by Chris Eger

According 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’s expanded background check bill out, New Jersey’s debuted

by Chris Eger

In a case of apparent legislative whack-a-mole, on the same week that Vermont lawmakers moved to throw in the towel on an expanded background check measure, those in the Garden State gave birth to another.

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Vermont background check bill sputtering in the face of backlash

by Chris Eger

With 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 Eger

A 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 Eger

A 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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Groups agree mental health reporting could improve in Vermont, but that’s it

by Jared Morgan

An analysis of new FBI data by a gun control group claiming the federal background check system is working in Vermont – but needs improvement in mental health reporting – has some in the firearms industry in agreement.

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