Vermont is the original "gun state." What is now widely referred to as "Constitutional Carry" used to be called "Vermont Carry." If you were a resident, you'd go to the gun shop, pick out a gun, show them your ID, take your background check, make your purchase, and leave with your new firearm. In fact, the gun culture here in VT was exactly the same long before the background check system was instituted, and gun violence here was basically zero. Now there's a three-day waiting period before you can take the gun home. There are magazine capacity restrictions, red flag laws, safe storage laws, plus more and more laws being introduced at the state house all the time. Our politicians (bolstered by all our new voters who come from out of state) are always looking for new restrictions. This while gangs like the Crips and Bloods have come and set up camp. The Outlaws Motorcycle Club has been looking around for a place to set up. Drugs and crime have exploded here. Aggressive pan handling is happening on every corner and every grocery store parking lot in every larger town and city. Illegal immigrants are here in real numbers and taking construction and farming jobs, working for peanuts when VT natives can't find work to support themselves. Why now, politicians? Why are you attacking guns now when we could really use that sense of security that comes along with them? There's never been a gun violence problem here, ever. But now our RINO governor and the whiney leftists in our state government are all concerned. Get ready, VT. They're coming. Don't forget to vote.
I couldn’t agree more and VT has become an embarrassment or us Locals born and raised here, my gun laws being restricted have me so pissed off, say nothing about our Taxes going up every year!
@@leadhead7338 As a native Vermonter, regarding our newest gun laws eg. limited capacity magazines I remind myself that this happened during a Republican governorship. (Which defies historical party norms) and the way we as a state have always been. In my opinion our governor won because he raced in the high $$$ “late model” division at Thunder Road! SMH…Look at how Mr. Scott handled the flooding we had in Central VT this year…he didn’t! Leaving many people without livable conditions to live in, by not declaring any emergency? Though I had several out of state NGO’s at least try to help us get help, but not from Ol’ Phil Scott! Everything you both said above my comment is true. Vermont isn’t & hasn’t been “Newhart” for what…30 years or so? It’s true, Vermont has had a very long history of gun ownership, hunting, & self sustainability…as well as community. No longer. More & more people that can’t even speak English just seemed to “pop up” in the last six months to year. The drug use is absolutely rampant, and no…I’m not talking about the ridiculous “war on opioids” waged on good people, no…I’m talking about the youth of VT dropping like flies from S. American & Chibese fentanyl cut with the toxic drug eg “Tranq” or Xylozene. But don’t worry, VT found a way to make bank on this via our newly formed privatized prison system, where our youth end up if not dead. Oh…and the “clinics” on every corner in every town that supply these young people with a never ending supply of “Bupe”, usually MANDATED by the courts here…eg none of these people are getting better, they’re just getting high off government controlled dope in the name of rehabilitation. The states a wreck! VT is a shell of what it used to be. And I fear will never return to what it was.
Vermont native here. I was born in Vermont 76 years ago. The moment Hoff became governor Vermont went straight to hell. Now with the dems and RINO governor (Scott) solidly in control Vermont has lost it's way. I recall my years as a boy growing up in Shaftsbury, how free we were. I bought a .16 gauge pump shotgun from Montgomery Wards when I was 15. Vermont, you were like no other place on earth and now you are exactly like all the other states run by democrats. Mr. Para you have a beautiful gun shop and should my wife and I ever venture back to my home we will make your shop one of our destinations. Very well done video and thank you. Master Gunnery Sgt. E.D.R. USMC retired.
I've lived in Vermont all my 40 years I agree 100% the liberals and democrats ruined this state ALMOST beyond repair PHIL SCOTT IS NOT OUR FRIEND... get everyone you know to vote republican while there's still time
I grew up in VT, and I recommend the Franklin County Gun Club if you live close enough, come and go as you please, and they put on good events. I did a lot of 3d archery there growing up.
"Gun culture" is dying in new england. Another few election cycles and ME, NH, and VT will look just like NY, MA, and CT from a taxation and legislation standpoint.
They aren’t weighing deer anymore they’re still reporting station but they said the hunters have been very rude in the past when there’s a line of people buying guns they show up with their deer demanding that they get looked at and weighed immediately. He said it’s a headache and they’re not willing to deal with it anymore, and I only know of one store still weighing deer, Fish and wildlife department are allowing us to report them online and approximate the weight 🤷🏻♂️
@@leadhead7338 Extremely insulting!!!!! I've been hunting from think almost 40 years don't know too many rude hunters checking in gear. If anything extremely happy!!! The problem is the gun shop the gun shop does not want to check deer. Because it isn't INCONVENIENCE. Is the courtesy done for the state there is no prophet made for the store. So they do not want to take time away from the store to check in the animal. So now you have the store owners blaming it on the HUNTERS BEING RUDE DISRESPECTFUL.👎👎👎👎😡
Great video! I love stopping at Parros while I'm in VT. I was just there labor day weekend and saw a Winchester 94 in 30 30 for 400 bucks, really wish I picked up but needed ammo instead because NY ammo background checks suck.
One of the biggest problems here in Vermont is that not enough hunters and gun owners vote. They like to bitch about losing rights, but don’t vote to stop it. I was born and raised in Vermont and still live here, but I’m out of here as soon as I can, Vermont is lost
Just visited. If you've never been and don't have the equipment you need, you'll need: to rent the guns; buy the ammo; buy the targets; buy the shooting glasses; buy something to protect your ears. It was about $275 for two shooters. About the same as a day of skiing. It's VERY loud inside the indoor range. Overall, well worth it.
There is no such thing as an AK15 and nothing that shoots automatic is allowed for hunting, more significant firearm misinterpretation and relative ignorance .
Vermont is the original "gun state." What is now widely referred to as "Constitutional Carry" used to be called "Vermont Carry." If you were a resident, you'd go to the gun shop, pick out a gun, show them your ID, take your background check, make your purchase, and leave with your new firearm. In fact, the gun culture here in VT was exactly the same long before the background check system was instituted, and gun violence here was basically zero. Now there's a three-day waiting period before you can take the gun home. There are magazine capacity restrictions, red flag laws, safe storage laws, plus more and more laws being introduced at the state house all the time. Our politicians (bolstered by all our new voters who come from out of state) are always looking for new restrictions. This while gangs like the Crips and Bloods have come and set up camp. The Outlaws Motorcycle Club has been looking around for a place to set up. Drugs and crime have exploded here. Aggressive pan handling is happening on every corner and every grocery store parking lot in every larger town and city. Illegal immigrants are here in real numbers and taking construction and farming jobs, working for peanuts when VT natives can't find work to support themselves. Why now, politicians? Why are you attacking guns now when we could really use that sense of security that comes along with them? There's never been a gun violence problem here, ever. But now our RINO governor and the whiney leftists in our state government are all concerned. Get ready, VT. They're coming. Don't forget to vote.
I couldn’t agree more and VT has become an embarrassment or us Locals born and raised here, my gun laws being restricted have me so pissed off, say nothing about our Taxes going up every year!
@@leadhead7338 As a native Vermonter, regarding our newest gun laws eg. limited capacity magazines I remind myself that this happened during a Republican governorship. (Which defies historical party norms) and the way we as a state have always been. In my opinion our governor won because he raced in the high $$$ “late model” division at Thunder Road! SMH…Look at how Mr. Scott handled the flooding we had in Central VT this year…he didn’t! Leaving many people without livable conditions to live in, by not declaring any emergency? Though I had several out of state NGO’s at least try to help us get help, but not from Ol’ Phil Scott! Everything you both said above my comment is true. Vermont isn’t & hasn’t been “Newhart” for what…30 years or so? It’s true, Vermont has had a very long history of gun ownership, hunting, & self sustainability…as well as community. No longer. More & more people that can’t even speak English just seemed to “pop up” in the last six months to year. The drug use is absolutely rampant, and no…I’m not talking about the ridiculous “war on opioids” waged on good people, no…I’m talking about the youth of VT dropping like flies from S. American & Chibese fentanyl cut with the toxic drug eg “Tranq” or Xylozene. But don’t worry, VT found a way to make bank on this via our newly formed privatized prison system, where our youth end up if not dead. Oh…and the “clinics” on every corner in every town that supply these young people with a never ending supply of “Bupe”, usually MANDATED by the courts here…eg none of these people are getting better, they’re just getting high off government controlled dope in the name of rehabilitation. The states a wreck! VT is a shell of what it used to be. And I fear will never return to what it was.
@@BluesStraightFromTheHarp I couldn’t agree more!
Vermont native here. I was born in Vermont 76 years ago. The moment Hoff became governor Vermont went straight to hell. Now with the dems and RINO governor (Scott) solidly in control Vermont has lost it's way. I recall my years as a boy growing up in Shaftsbury, how free we were. I bought a .16 gauge pump shotgun from Montgomery Wards when I was 15. Vermont, you were like no other place on earth and now you are exactly like all the other states run by democrats. Mr. Para you have a beautiful gun shop and should my wife and I ever venture back to my home we will make your shop one of our destinations. Very well done video and thank you. Master Gunnery Sgt. E.D.R. USMC retired.
I've lived in Vermont all my 40 years I agree 100% the liberals and democrats ruined this state ALMOST beyond repair PHIL SCOTT IS NOT OUR FRIEND... get everyone you know to vote republican while there's still time
Vermonster here and I’m at Parros all the time, amazing place and people, thanks Henry, and Ethan, and all the employees as well.
I’ve bought a G19 and G23 police trade ins off Parro’s. Great deals.
I grew up in VT, and I recommend the Franklin County Gun Club if you live close enough, come and go as you please, and they put on good events. I did a lot of 3d archery there growing up.
"Gun culture" is dying in new england. Another few election cycles and ME, NH, and VT will look just like NY, MA, and CT from a taxation and legislation standpoint.
Sad to say, Maine is going down the same road…
Looks like a nice gun shop. Missing something real important. Where's all the Whitetail & Moose mounts !!!!! 🤔
They aren’t weighing deer anymore they’re still reporting station but they said the hunters have been very rude in the past when there’s a line of people buying guns they show up with their deer demanding that they get looked at and weighed immediately. He said it’s a headache and they’re not willing to deal with it anymore, and I only know of one store still weighing deer, Fish and wildlife department are allowing us to report them online and approximate the weight 🤷🏻♂️
@@leadhead7338 Extremely insulting!!!!! I've been hunting from think almost 40 years don't know too many rude hunters checking in gear. If anything extremely happy!!! The problem is the gun shop the gun shop does not want to check deer. Because it isn't INCONVENIENCE. Is the courtesy done for the state there is no prophet made for the store. So they do not want to take time away from the store to check in the animal. So now you have the store owners blaming it on the HUNTERS BEING RUDE DISRESPECTFUL.👎👎👎👎😡
I would think VT is under fire and short lived for the future with all the CT and NY Dem's moving into that state.
Funny thing that, they dont last long when the local natives catch on to their bullchit!
You couldn’t be more right we’ve been invaded by flat landers and illegal immigrants
Great video! I love stopping at Parros while I'm in VT. I was just there labor day weekend and saw a Winchester 94 in 30 30 for 400 bucks, really wish I picked up but needed ammo instead because NY ammo background checks suck.
One of the biggest problems here in Vermont is that not enough hunters and gun owners vote. They like to bitch about losing rights, but don’t vote to stop it. I was born and raised in Vermont and still live here, but I’m out of here as soon as I can, Vermont is lost
NIce video. Thanks for posting.
wow really nice place!
Wow! Thank you for this excellent educational video. Your gun store is like an Oxymoron "a gun store in Vermont".
Vermont is the original "gun state." What is now widely referred to as "Constitutional Carry" used to be called "Vermont Carry."
Just visited. If you've never been and don't have the equipment you need, you'll need: to rent the guns; buy the ammo; buy the targets; buy the shooting glasses; buy something to protect your ears. It was about $275 for two shooters. About the same as a day of skiing. It's VERY loud inside the indoor range. Overall, well worth it.
Very impressive , thanks for sharing
Great guy and great place...
Nice story. Well put together.
Well done !
this is just one of many good places, this smacks of a tourists version of Vermont da fuk?
Made me tear up lol nice to see a positive view of guns in 2024. Vermont sets a great example of responsible gun ownership.
Just moved to NH near the Border of Vermont
Congratulations!
Parros rocks
Range looks nice
WAS NEW ENGLAND TARGET THE FIRST INDOOR RANGE?
Yes it was. Unfortunately it didn’t last.
"Oh, we hunt our deer, bud, but nobody needs an AK15 that shoots automatic."
There is no such thing as an AK15 and nothing that shoots automatic is allowed for hunting, more significant firearm misinterpretation and relative ignorance .
Uncle Donkey? Sounds more like a JackASS to me.
😂
AK15 automatic? Wow. Did you use that on the commies in Nam?
@@doggiecaremanyou completely missed the sarcasm /satire behind the dude's original comment..
Great video, I love Vermont. I might have to check this place out.
We’ve got enough flat landers here in VT now!