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Testimony before the Vermont State Senate on banning “Ghost Guns” (Senate Bill 209)

Feb 1, 2024 | Testimony

Ghost Guns testimony

Dr. John Lott testified before the Vermont State Senate on banning “Ghost Guns” on January 31, 2024 (Senate Bill 209). A copy of Lott’s written testimony is available here.

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