Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 4025 (2026)

Subchapter 001 : GENERALLY

• § 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.)