Vermont Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Does Vermont have laws regarding the storage of firearms to prevent access by children?

1. Yes, strict laws

2. No specific laws

3. Yes, but they are guidelines not laws

4. No, but there are federal laws

The correct answer is: No specific laws

Vermont does not have specific laws that mandate the storage of firearms to prevent access by children. While the state encourages safe practices and may have recommendations, it lacks enforceable regulations that impose strict requirements on how firearms must be stored in relation to child access. This can differ from other states that have enacted laws specifically addressing gun storage safety. The absence of defined regulations on this topic means that gun owners in Vermont are not legally obligated to store their firearms using child safety measures, although practicing responsible storage is always encouraged for overall safety. Federal laws do exist that address gun storage and safety, but they do not impose specific storage requirements related directly to child access at the state level.