Vermont Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Who is prohibited from possessing a firearm in Vermont?

1. Persons under 18

2. Non-residents

3. Persons convicted of a violent crime

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: Persons convicted of a violent crime

In Vermont, individuals convicted of a violent crime are prohibited from possessing a firearm. This restriction is in place to prevent those who have demonstrated a propensity for violence from having access to firearms, which can pose a risk to public safety. The law aims to restrict firearm possession to individuals who are deemed safe and responsible, and a conviction for a violent crime indicates a disregard for the law or the rights of others. While there are various laws governing firearm possession for different groups, such as age requirements and residency status, these do not impose a blanket prohibition as severe as that for individuals with violent crime convictions. Therefore, others in the question, such as non-residents and persons under 18, do not face such absolute restrictions, making the prohibition on firearm possession for those convicted of a violent crime a critical element of Vermont's firearm laws.