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Vermont Open Carry Laws (2026)
Permitted: Open carry of a handgun is legal in Vermont without a permit for anyone who may lawfully possess one.
Open carry of a handgun is legal in Vermont without a permit for anyone who may lawfully possess one. Firearms are barred in some places, including school buildings, courthouses without court authorization, hospital buildings, and polling places on election day.
Official source: dps.vermont.gov →
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Open Carry in states bordering Vermont
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- MassachusettsRestricted
A Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC) is required to carry a handgun in public, whether openly or concealed. Without one, carrying is punishable by 2.5 to 5 years in state prison, or 18 months to 2.5 years in jail, unless an exemption applies.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: mass.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
- New HampshirePermitted
Open carry of a handgun is legal in New Hampshire without a license for anyone 18 or older who can lawfully possess one.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →
- New YorkRestricted
New York has no license for openly carrying a handgun. The carry license covers concealed carry only. Without a license, possessing a handgun is a crime, and possessing a loaded handgun outside your home or business is a felony.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: troopers.ny.gov · Full New York rule →
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