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Vermont Enacts Law Requiring Serial Numbers on Ghost Guns

Governor Phil Scott allows the legislation to pass without signature, citing concerns over its practicality and impact.

  • The new law mandates serial numbers on privately made firearms, including those from kits or 3D printers.
  • Governor Scott expressed doubts about the law's effectiveness in reducing violent crime.
  • Supporters argue the legislation is crucial for keeping firearms out of the hands of prohibited individuals.
  • The law also bans firearms at polling places, with penalties ranging from fines to prison time.
  • Vermont joins 13 other states in regulating ghost guns, despite potential legal challenges from gun rights groups.
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