Updated May 31, 2022
A Vermont gun bill of sale is a legal document designed to provide information pertaining to the sale and purchase of firearms in the State of Vermont. The document provides information regarding the change of ownership of a firearm, the buyer, seller, and identifiable information with regard to the firearm itself. This document does not require notarization.
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Privately Selling a Firearm
In order for two parties to complete the private sale of a firearm, they must engage the services of a licensed dealer to perform the transaction as mandated by 13 V.S.A. § 4019(b)(1).
Prohibited from Buying
In accordance with 13 V.S.A. § 4017, a person is prohibited from owning or purchasing a firearm if they are convicted of one of the following violent crimes:
- A listed crime as defined in subdivision 5301(7) of this title other than:
- lewd or lascivious conduct as defined in section 2601 of this title;
- recklessly endangering another person as defined in section 1025 of this title;
- operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other substance with either death or serious bodily injury resulting as defined in 23 V.S.A. § 1210(f) and (g);
- careless or negligent operation resulting in serious bodily injury or death as defined in 23 V.S.A. § 1091(b);
- leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily injury or death as defined in 23 V.S.A. § 1128(b) or (c); or
- a misdemeanor violation of chapter 28 of this title, relating to abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults; or
- a comparable offense and sentence in another jurisdiction if the offense prohibits the person from possessing a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) or 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(20).
- An offense involving the sexual exploitation of children in violation of chapter 64 of this title, or a comparable offense and sentence in another jurisdiction if the offense prohibits the person from possessing a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) or 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(20).
- A violation of 18 V.S.A. § 4231(b)(2), (b)(3), or (c)(selling, dispensing, or trafficking cocaine); 4232(b)(2) or (b)(3)(selling or dispensing LSD); 4233(b)(2), (b)(3), or (c)(selling, dispensing, or trafficking heroin); 4234(b)(2) or (b)(3)(selling or dispensing depressants, stimulants, and narcotics); 4234a(b)(2), (b)(3), or (c)(selling, dispensing, or trafficking methamphetamine); 4235(c)(2) or (c)(3)(selling or dispensing hallucinogenic drugs); 4235a(b)(2) or (b)(3)(selling or dispensing Ecstasy), or a comparable offense and sentence in another jurisdiction if the offense prohibits the person from possessing a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) or 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(20).
- A conviction of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance other than marijuana in another jurisdiction if the offense prohibits the person from possessing a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) or 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(20). (Added 2015, No. 14, § 1; 2017, No. 83, § 161(3).)
Registering a Firearm
24 V.S.A. § 2295 prohibits any government agency in the state of Vermont to require the registration of privately owned firearms. However, all licensed pawnbrokers and retail merchants must maintain a detailed record of every firearm sold by their establishment pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 4006.
Concealed Carry
Vermont does not have any laws that require residents to possess a special license to carry a concealed weapon in the state.
Reciprocity
Vermont does not have any laws regarding reciprocity because it allows permitless concealed carry.