Testimony to the Vermont State Senate Judiciary Committee on Banning those Under 21 from Owning “Assault Weapons.” UPDATE: Despite a 4-to-1 Democrat majority, that provision was defeated unanimously.

Feb 13, 2023 | Original Research, Testimony

Dr. John Lott testified before the Vermont state Senate Judiciary Committee about SB 4, which would ban those under 21 years old from owning so-called “Assault Weapons.” A copy of Lott’s written testimony is available here.

UPDATE: February 21, 2023: I just heard that despite the initial support and two of the bill’s sponsors being on the committee, the bill was defeated unanimously.

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