Not Good! Anti-2A Group Targeting Constitutional Carry

Published on December 3, 2022
Duration: 5:20

This video discusses an organized effort by Gun Sense Vermont to undermine constitutional carry by targeting local municipalities. The group aims to get individual cities and towns to adopt resolutions that would abolish the 34-year-old 'Sportsman's Bill of Rights,' which prevents local gun control measures. This strategy is intended to build momentum to influence the state legislature, despite Vermont's historically low crime rates and its status as the original constitutional carry state.

Quick Summary

An anti-2A group, Gun Sense Vermont, is targeting Vermont's constitutional carry laws by pushing local resolutions to abolish the state's 34-year-old preemption law. This strategy aims to build momentum for changes at the state legislature level, despite Vermont's historically low crime rates and its status as the original constitutional carry state.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Gun Control Effort in Vermont
  2. 00:07Targeting Constitutional Carry
  3. 00:36Vermont: The Original Constitutional Carry State
  4. 00:55Gun Sense Vermont's Strategy
  5. 01:12Abolishing the Sportsman's Bill of Rights
  6. 01:24Understanding Preemption Law
  7. 01:52Local Resolutions in Progress
  8. 02:00Woodstock's Resolution
  9. 02:19Burlington, Montpelier, Winooski Efforts
  10. 02:43Quote from Gun Sense Vermont Director
  11. 02:59How Vermont Law Works
  12. 03:16Governor Phil Scott's Stance
  13. 03:3234 Years of No Issues
  14. 03:40Constitutional Carry and Crime Rates
  15. 04:03The Battle Plan to Undo Carry Laws
  16. 04:15Call to Action for Vermonters
  17. 04:29Attention for Other Constitutional Carry States
  18. 04:43Conclusion and Safety Reminder

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gun Sense Vermont trying to achieve?

Gun Sense Vermont is attempting to undermine constitutional carry in Vermont by encouraging individual cities and towns to pass resolutions that would abolish the state's 34-year-old preemption law, preventing local gun control measures. Their goal is to build momentum to influence the state legislature.

What is the 'Sportsman's Bill of Rights' in Vermont?

The 'Sportsman's Bill of Rights' is a 34-year-old Vermont state law that establishes firearm preemption. This law prohibits local municipalities from enacting their own gun control ordinances, ensuring a uniform approach to firearm regulation across the state.

How does Vermont's municipal law structure affect gun control efforts?

In Vermont, all municipal authority is granted through state law. While towns and cities can customize state law via charter changes, these modifications require legislative approval and the governor's signature, making it difficult to implement local gun control without statewide legislative action.

What is the significance of Vermont being the original constitutional carry state?

Vermont is recognized as the original constitutional carry state, having never restricted responsible gun ownership. Its long-standing constitutional carry laws are often cited as a model for other states, and gun control advocates see dismantling it as a strategic victory to influence other states.

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