Vermont § 4025 - Straw purchasing of firearms

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4025 — Straw purchasing of firearms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4025. Straw purchasing of firearms

  • (a) A person shall not purchase a firearm for, on behalf of, or at the request of another
    person if the purchaser knows or reasonably should know that the other person: (1) is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm; (2) intends to carry the firearm while committing a felony; or (3) intends to transfer the firearm to another person who: (A) is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm; or (B) intends to carry the firearm while committing a felony. (b) It shall not be a violation of this section if the person purchased the firearm as
    a result of threats or coercion by another person. (c) A person who violates this section shall be imprisoned not more than five years or
    fined not more than $50,000.00, or both. (d) As used in this section, “firearm” has the same meaning as in section 4017 of this title. (Added 2023, No. 23, § 6, eff. May 30, 2023.)

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4025 cover?

Section 4025 ("Straw purchasing of firearms") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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