In Vermont, a person who carries a dangerous or deadly weapon, openly or concealed, with the intent of injuring another, or who carries a dangerous or deadly weapon within any state institution, without the approval of the warden or superintendent of that institution, will be imprisoned for a period not more than two years or fined with an amount not more than $ 200, or both[i].

A person who carries a dangerous or deadly weapon, openly or concealed, while committing a felony or an offense under Section 667 of Title 7, or while committing the crime of smuggling of an alien as defined by the laws of the U.S. will be imprisoned for a period not more than five years or fined with an amount not more than $ 500.00, or both[ii].

According to Section 2295 of Vermont Statutes Annotated, no town, city or incorporated village should directly regulate the ownership, transportation, transfer, sale, purchase, carrying, licensing or registration of firearms.  Section 2295, will not limit the powers of a town, city or incorporated village under 24 V.S.A. § 2291(8).

 A person who carries a firearm in a courthouse without authorization will be imprisoned for a period not more than one year or fined with an amount not more than $500, or both[iii].  Reciprocity to carry firearms is not recognized in Vermont.

[i] 13 V.S.A. § 4003

[ii] 13 V.S.A. § 4005

[iii] 13 V.S.A. § 4016