Moderate
Vermont Gun Laws 2026
Vermont gun law rating: C (Moderate). Ranked #24 out of 50 states for gun law strength. Key policies: permitless carry (Yes), red flag law (Yes), assault weapons ban (No).
C
Overall Grade
#24
State Rank (strength)
Permitless Carry: Yes
Constitutional Carry
Red Flag: Yes
ERPO Law
Key Gun Law Provisions
| Provision | Status |
|---|---|
| Permitless (Constitutional) Carry | Yes |
| Red Flag Law (ERPO) | Yes |
| Assault Weapons Ban | No |
| Universal Background Checks (private sales) | Yes |
| Waiting Period | None |
| Magazine Capacity Limit | 10 rounds |
Overview
Vermont has an unusual profile: historically permitless carry (one of the original no-permit-required states) but also passed significant reforms in 2018 including universal background checks, a 10-round magazine limit, and a red flag law after a school shooting plot was thwarted.
2026 Political Impact
Vermont\'s gun policy shift in 2018 was notable for a state with a strong gun culture and Bernie Sanders as senator. The high-profile school shooting plot in Fair Haven changed the political calculus.