Vermont Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Which of the following firearms is Vermont law specifically prohibited from possessing?

Handguns
Semi-automatic firearms
Machine guns
None of the above

The correct answer is: Machine guns

Vermont law specifically prohibits the possession of machine guns, which are defined as firearms capable of firing multiple rounds automatically with a single pull of the trigger. This ban exists due to the potential for machine guns to cause significant harm in a very short period, making them particularly dangerous when compared to other firearms. In contrast, handguns and semi-automatic firearms are not prohibited under Vermont law. Handguns are legal to own and carry, subject to state regulations, while semi-automatic firearms can also be possessed as long as they comply with local laws. The lack of restrictions on these types of firearms distinguishes them from machine guns, underscoring the specific nature of the prohibition. This clarification helps understand why machine guns are the sole category mentioned in the question as explicitly prohibited by law.