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This is a discussion on Carry in VT within the Vermont Laws forums, part of the Gun Laws category; I live in MA and have a second home in VT. What is the age of carry in VT?...
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11-10-2008, 09:59 PM #1Registered User
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Carry in VT
I live in MA and have a second home in VT. What is the age of carry in VT?
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11-10-2008, 10:17 PM #2Moderator
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VT state law says 16 (Title 13 Ch. 18 § 4008). Federal law says 18, with a bunch of exceptions (18 USC 44 § 922(x)).
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11-10-2008, 11:02 PM #3Registered User
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ahhh, what a state
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Actually, with parental consent, there is no age limit under state law.....
Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 85: Weapons
4008. Possession of firearms by children
§ 4008. Possession of firearms by children
A child under the age of sixteen years shall not, without the consent of his parents or guardian, have in his possession or control a pistol or revolver constructed or designed for the use of gunpowder or other explosive substance with leaden ball or shot. A child who violates a provision of this section shall be deemed a delinquent child under the provisions of chapter 55 of Title 33.
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Very true. And if you look at the related 'furnishing' law, the punishment for giving a minor a firearm without parental consent is... wait for it... a $10-$50 fine. Course, the kid can be sent to Juvie for it, but the adult isn't really in much trouble. Though I have no doubt if the kid goes and hurts or kills someone, the adult could be brought up on negligence or accessory charges, etc. Sorta like it should be. Originally Posted by zombie
Actually, with parental consent, there is no age limit under state law.....(Ob. IANAL)
"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the Act depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest." -- Mahatma Gandhi
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11-12-2008, 11:33 AM #6Registered User
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Soo.....anyone else see this lawyer's wet dream right here? "His bullets weren't made of lead, Your Honor, no crime was committed." Originally Posted by zombie
Actually, with parental consent, there is no age limit under state law.....
Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 85: Weapons
4008. Possession of firearms by children
§ 4008. Possession of firearms by children
A child under the age of sixteen years shall not, without the consent of his parents or guardian, have in his possession or control a pistol or revolver constructed or designed for the use of gunpowder or other explosive substance with leaden ball or shot. A child who violates a provision of this section shall be deemed a delinquent child under the provisions of chapter 55 of Title 33.
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You'd have to show that not only were the bullets not lead, but that the gun was not constructed or designed for use with lead bullets. So airsoft, fine defense. But anything that uses an explosive to discharge a bullet out of a metal barrel? Good luck. Originally Posted by Gonzo
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You're not a very good lawyer, are you? Originally Posted by jdubois
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Irrelevant. He might happen to know how the courts work up here.
Trust me, you give the wrong person a firearm, especially a minor, and they screw up, I'll wager they can make "reckless endangerment" stick. Actually, it;s a good thing. See, reckless endangerment is why we don't have carry laws. No real crime is committed until you draw at the wrong time anyways, so make THAT the prohibited behavior.Appleseed Chief Master Instructor
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I"m not a lawyer at all. But if you think you could convince a juvenile court judge that a gun wasn't a gun because the law says "leaded" bullets and the juvenile had no lead bullets in his possession, you're smoking something. Originally Posted by Gonzo
Why in the world some other states, who shall remain nameless ( Originally Posted by Nickle
), can't figure this simple concept out is beyond me.
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