Dozens of gun rights advocates spoke out against the gun control charter changes at Burlington's city council meeting Oct. 21. VPR
Burlington is moving forward with a trio of gun control measures with wide backing from the mayor, city councilors and the city’s police chief. On Monday night, the city council passed three of four proposed charter changes. The three propose to give police power to seize guns when there is reasonable suspicion of domestic violence, ban firearms from institutions where liquor is served, and require all unattended guns to be securely locked. Another proposed charter change called for a permitting system for the concealed carry of firearms. Both Mayor Miro Weinberger and Police Chief Michael Schirling voiced opposition to that plan. The proposed changes now have to pass city-wide vote before they’re presented to the state legislature. If Burlington voters and state legislators approve the change, the city may begin to enforce them.
