Issue Position: Gun Safety

Issue Position

While I support gun ownership for hunting and recreation, I also recognize that gun legislation can benefit public health. After a close call in which a school shooter was caught before committing the act, Republican Governor Phil Scott signed-in three gun laws. In addition to these laws, I would support a waiting period for purchase of firearms (a law which Governor Scott vetoed), since a 72-hour delay has been shown to significantly prevent suicide rates. I also support VT House Bill H.610 which would close the "Charleston Loophole" as well as require alleged domestic abusers to hand over their guns to law enforcement while a restraining order is in effect.

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