Shooting in Vermont
 

How difficult is it for a nonresident to buy shotgun shells in Vermont?

You don't have enough?:shock:

Seriously though, pistol permits, hunting licenses, Ammunition ID cards; Just about anything that says you know which end of the gun the bullet leaves from.
Some places look at the docs, and say yup (some don't actually even ask) and some point their laser scanner at it.
You have to have something in CT to even buy a bag of shot, but you can buy some training weights you strap on your ankle (or ex wife) and need nothing.

I’ve never had a problem buying ammo in Vermont John, but then I almost always bring plenty with me. Vermont is where I have hunted for my entire adult life, with only a few forays to Maine, NH and Ohio.
For such a left-leaning state Vermont’s gun laws are very lenient. In fact, anywhere you can carry a long arm in Vermont you can carry a handgun.





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Hey Edgar, what size shot is in those training weights… or did you use all you had on submerging your ex-wife??





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I was visiting my daughter in college in CT. Thought I would pick up some ammo at Cabelas on the way home.....Was told I would need a non-resident long gun permit, which I could get after an 8 hour class.
It's actually worse than NY.

John, I bought some pheasant loads in Northern VT at a gas station on my way to Maine recently, they were right next to the donuts. They only checked my ID for Heady Topper (one of my favorite brews), so go figure.

Yup Andy, that’s how everyday life in northern Vermont is. I love it!





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Bot Rio 2 3/4”, lead #5, 1 1/4 oz, 1330
fps…$11.99…$5 shipping at $100 order…have shot that load with good results…my go-to pheasant load out of auto’s and several of my doubles…Natchez shooting has them

With the cost of shot, it's almost cheaper to rent a wood chipper.

Memories of Fargo …

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You have to be at least 18 years old to purchase ammunition in Vermont.

No restrictions on non-residents other than that.

Inspired by the murder of Helle Crafts, wife of Richard Crafts, in Newtown CT.

Looks like my youngest daughter, Parker, may be attending the University of Vermont in the fall as a freshman. Thought maybe at some point over the next four years I might try and make the Vermont State Trap shoot. I think I can manage flying with guns but might have trouble with three or four flats of shells. :rolleyes:

You’d like to think any state trap shoot would have ammo available at the shoot , but in this day and age I’d not take that for granted anylonger .

Edgar, a chest freezer and rock crusher are better than a chipper. Being in stone quarry country, I've read about it. :shock: :rotf::rotf:

John might I suggest , if you don’t already have a hard case or two long enough for 32-34 inch barrels start searching for some used Nasco or Americase cases . If they’re long enough I’m sure you can always find someone to redo the interior compartments . There may be others that stand up as well but I’ve personally seen Americase and Nasco cases stand up to some pretty intense bangs drops collisions whatever you care to call it . Now the downside is they aren’t light !

If you’d caught me a few years earlier I coulda done some steam powered rock crushing for you !

Uh oh
 

Well boys, I expect you will receive a visit from some men dressed in polyester and tin in the near future. Mr. Edgar I will be the guardian of your 16 gauges until the investigation is complete.

I am unsure as to whom tipped them off to this post.

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If you have a problem of purchasing ammo in Vermont, just drive east a bit to the Live Free or Die State of New Hampshire and you may purchase all the ammo you want with NO questions asked! We have concealed carry with no permit required.

Or Maine...The first time I tried I asked the clerk at Cabellas if I needed Maine ID. his reply was “I don’t give a f--k if you live on the moon”.

My little brother just bought a 240 year old house in Waldoboro Maine. He'll be working on it but he has the skills. I will eventually visit him and wonder what the hoops one has to jump through to hunt/shoot in Maine?

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Here are the steps to take in Maine:

Drive there and shoot

When I asked the clerk at Scarborough Cabelas if I need a Maine drivers license to buy ammo he laughed and replied “I don’t give a f--k if you like on the moon” I never asked again.

Go into Hussy's General Store and show them any out-of-state hunting license, and walk out with your Maine license. It will have a 'Moses' number on it, which you use to renew thereafter, online.

Also I believe you can open carry favorite hand gun if you so desire

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Move to West Virginia, you can open carry and concealed without a license. Almost heaven!

Same in New Hampshire I believe.





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The airlines have very limiting rules for flying with ammo. You’ll have to check with airline.