Vermont has very few restrictions on gun laws compared to the rest of the U.S.
"Constitutional Carry" refers to Vermont allowing open carry, and concealed carry without any permits required. Both residence and non-residence can carry firearms in Vermont without a permit as long as they are a U.S. citizen. You can view the state firearms website here here.
Vermont has a history of strong opposition to gun restrictions; The state constitution guarantees citizens the right to bear arms in defense of themselves and the state.
| Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Permit to Purchase | No | No |
| Open Carry | Yes | Yes |
| Concealed Carry | Yes | Yes |
| State Preemption of Local Restrictions | Yes | Yes |
| Firearm Registration | No | No |
| Owner License | No | No |
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
Offical Concealed Carry page for Vermont.
Gun permits are not needed to carry/own a firearm in Vermont, whether or not you are a resident.
Vermont does not issue gun permits.