VT Gun Bill withdrawn

[pownal55]

The Vermont assault weapon ban and magazine limit bill has been withdrawn for lack of support. While the Texas AG runs an ad in NY urging residents to relocate there, bring their guns and enjoy lower taxes.

 

[Moonman]

Vermont folks should "SHOW THE DOOR" to whoever introduced the bills or try a RECALL ELECTION.

 

[pownal55]

I expect that next, Moonman, fingers crossed.

 

[David White]

The NRA sent this to me...

Vermont State Senator Introduces Legislation to Ban Commonly Owned Semi-Automatic Firearms

State Senator and Majority Leader Philip Baruth has jumped on the bandwagon of exploiting the Connecticut tragedy by introducing legislation that will only affect law-abiding gun owners. Instead of concentrating on meaningful measures relating to school safety, mental health issues, marketing of violence as entertainment for our children, and the collapse of federal prosecutions of violent criminals, Senator Baruth has introduced Senate Bill 32. This would outlaw the manufacture, possession, sale and transfer of thousands of popular semi-automatic firearms and would also ban ammunition magazines which hold more than ten rounds.
In a misguided attempt to stop firearms from falling into the hands of criminals, Senator Baruth's legislation would instead only stop law-abiding citizens from exercising their Second Amendment rights. Criminals -- by definition -- violate laws, especially gun control laws. They neither obey gun bans, nor register their firearms, and absolutely do not comply with any gun control schemes whatsoever. As a result, innocent, law-abiding citizens are the only ones who pay the price and are left defenseless.

The study of the federal “assault weapon” and “large” magazine ban of 1994-2004 mandated by Congress concluded that “the banned weapons and magazines were never used in more than a modest fraction of all gun murders” even before the ban, and that the law’s 10-round limit on new ammunition magazines wasn’t a factor in multiple-victim or multiple-wound crimes.1

Senate Bill 32 would also mandate that all gun owners purchase expensive storage equipment or face jail time and harsh fines. This needless provision is unenforceable without house-to-house inspections and would severely limit the ability of a homeowner to use a firearm in defense of their home and loved ones. Also, expensive trigger locks, cables, and other devices could actually reducesafety by encouraging gun owners to rely on technological mechanisms rather than the proven principles of gun safety and responsible gun handling.

SB 32 has been referred to the state Senate Judiciary Committee, however, a hearing date has not been scheduled at this time. Your NRA-ILA will continue to update you as more details become available. In the meantime, please e-mail state Senator Baruth. Tell him the state Senate would do better to consider legislation to protect our future – our children – by spending time and resources on viable, meaningful solutions rather than restricting the rights of law-abiding gun owners.

State Senator Baruth can be reached by e-mail at [email protected].



Notes:

1. Roth, Koper, et al., “Impact Evaluation of the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act of 1994,” Urban Institute, March 13, 1997.

 

[Steve in Vermont]

I don't understand why people get upset about legislation in Vermont. One representative submits a bill, no-one else signs on, there's zero chance it will even be considered by a committee, and people act as if the state is turning liberal and is poised to ban all guns. Trust me, this is and will remain one of the safest gun friendly states in the union. Now, if you want to fall down the rabbit hole, start at my home and drive 20 miles to the West.....

 

[KFrameFan]

If only Mass would have some "common sense" about laws they are trying to cram down our throats, doubtful though. Congrats Vermont for beating this proposed bill back to the depths.

 

[Travis15R]

I don't understand why people get upset about legislation in Vermont. One representative submits a bill, no-one else signs on, there's zero chance it will even be considered by a committee, and people act as if the state is turning liberal and is poised to ban all guns. Trust me, this is and will remain one of the safest gun friendly states in the union. Now, if you want to fall down the rabbit hole, start at my home and drive 20 miles to the West.....

Very large things have small beginnings.

 

[TStick]

I don't understand why people get upset about legislation in Vermont. One representative submits a bill, no-one else signs on, there's zero chance it will even be considered by a committee, and people act as if the state is turning liberal and is poised to ban all guns. Trust me, this is and will remain one of the safest gun friendly states in the union. Now, if you want to fall down the rabbit hole, start at my home and drive 20 miles to the West.....

Please forgive us.

After watching what happened in New York, then seeing these bills spread faster than the Flu virus throughout the northeast, some people were a bit jumpy - me included.

Sorry for that, and congrats to everyone who convinced Baruth to shut up.

 

[Steve in Vermont]

Please forgive us.

After watching what happened in New York, then seeing these bills spread faster than the Flu virus throughout the northeast, some people were a bit jumpy - me included.

Sorry for that, and congrats to everyone who convinced Baruth to shut up.

I can understand that it looks different from out of state. Being from Vermont, and knowing the people as I do, I could clearly understand that this Rep. would have been better poking a grizzly bear with a sharp stick than upsetting gun owners (a majority in Vermont). Some people have to learn the hard way, as he did.

 

[JenniferG]

Here's how the Vermont delegation looks on the 2nd amendment. Mixed bag at best. The Northeast (from DC to Maine), PA is the lone holdout with one anti gun Senator and 4 reps from Philly and Pittsburgh, Illinois and California are where the votes against the 2nd amendment are going to come from. You can check all representativies at the "On the Issues" site about where they stand on the 2nd amendment.

Gun Control: Vermont Political Leaders' views

http://www.ontheissues.org/default.htm

 

[Road Rat]

Steve In Vermont

I have always been so proud of your state for never getting involved in the mess of telling the citizens what they can and cannot do with firearms!

I was surprised to see one of your elected legislators stoop so low as to jump on this disaster to attempt to make gun laws in Vermont!!!

Run the man out of the state on a RAIL, after tar and feathers!

May you stay the only state without silly gun laws.........just as in 1776!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SMSgt]

The Vermont assault weapon ban and magazine limit bill has been withdrawn for lack of support. While the Texas AG runs an ad in NY urging residents to relocate there, bring their guns and enjoy lower taxes.

The TX AG should come spend time in FL before he makes that offer.

 

[Steve in Vermont]

Steve In Vermont

I have always been so proud of your state for never getting involved in the mess of telling the citizens what they can and cannot do with firearms!

I was surprised to see one of your elected legislators stoop so low as to jump on this disaster to attempt to make gun laws in Vermont!!!

Run the man out of the state on a RAIL, after tar and feathers!

May you stay the only state without silly gun laws.........just as in 1776!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No need for tar and feathers. He was just taken out behind the proverbial woodshed and learned the error of his ways. He wasn't the first and won't be the last. Learning from mistakes builds character, and we've got a lot of characters in Vermont.

 

[David White]

Don't forget the Charter Change that was voted in by the board of Burlington.
It will next pass on to the voters and if it receives enough votes, it goes to Montpelier to either become law or get shut down.
In the Burlington case, they want to ban "Assault Weapons" and "Hi-cap" magazines.
No provision for weapons already owned.

 

[pownal55]

Don't forget the Charter Change that was voted in by the board of Burlington.
It will next pass on to the voters and if it receives enough votes, it goes to Montpelier to either become law or get shut down.
In the Burlington case, they want to ban "Assault Weapons" and "Hi-cap" magazines.
No provision for weapons already owned.

Once out side Burlington the hurdles to clear become much harder, I doubt it will happen.

 

[Steve in Vermont]

Don't forget the Charter Change that was voted in by the board of Burlington.
It will next pass on to the voters and if it receives enough votes, it goes to Montpelier to either become law or get shut down.
In the Burlington case, they want to ban "Assault Weapons" and "Hi-cap" magazines.
No provision for weapons already owned.

Dave, Many folks will tell you there's Vermont,....... and then there's Burlington.