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.