Vermont City taking steps towards banning "Assault" Rifles

[Joey Fuller]

"A resolution passed in the most populous city in Vermont could lead to a ban on assault rifles and high-capacity magazines."

"Burlington's City Council members voted 10-3 in favor of the resolution. City Councilor Norm Blais, a Democrat, said he was moved to sponsor the proposal after hearing what he called President Barack Obama's pleas to have a discussion about weapons in our country after the deadly Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, in December.
Next, the resolution has to be presented in public hearings, voted on by the public and be approved by the state legislature before it becomes city law."

http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/09/us/vermont-assault-rifle-ban-resolution/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

[LibertyEagle]

No one should be surprised. Vermont is largely a leftist pile of crap.

[AGRP]

Why dont they ban public schools?

[Keith and stuff]

No one should be surprised. Vermont is largely a leftist pile of crap.

True. Though it has always had some of the least restrictive gun laws in the US. In fact, 25 years ago, VT has the least restrictive gun laws in the US. I wonder if cities are allowed to regulate guns in VT? I know cities aren't allowed to do that in NH and many other states.

If cities are allowed to do that in VT, this may be a good step for VT as it may stop similar laws from happening on a state level.