Vermont Weapons & Self-Defense Laws (2026)

Body armor is legal with restrictions to purchase and wear in Vermont for civilians without felony convictions. There have been no significant state-level legislative changes concerning body armor in Vermont in recent years.

Vermont does not have specific statutes prohibiting the possession, sale, or carrying of brass knuckles. Therefore, brass knuckles are generally legal to possess and sell in Vermont.

Butterfly knives are legal to own and carry in Vermont with no specific restrictions beyond general knife laws. No significant legislative changes in recent years.

Vermont has allowed permitless concealed carry since 1903 under 13 V.S.A. § 4001. No permit or license is required to carry a concealed handgun for persons legally allowed to possess firearms.

Flamethrowers are legal to own and use in Vermont with no state-level restrictions. No significant legislative changes regarding flamethrowers in recent years.

Nunchucks are legal to own and possess in Vermont with no specific restrictions. No significant changes in recent years.

Open carry of firearms is legal with restrictions in Vermont without a permit for adults who are legally allowed to possess firearms. Vermont has not had any major recent changes to its carry laws, as it has always been a constitutional carry state.

Vermont allows possession and use of pepper spray for self-defense. There are no state restrictions on concentration or container size, and no permit is required under 13 V.S.A. § 4004.

Suppressors / Silencers are legal with restrictions in Vermont. Vermont does not have any state laws restricting suppressors beyond federal regulations.

Vermont does not have specific laws restricting switchblades or automatic knives. Possession, sale, and carry of switchblades are legal under Vermont law.

Tasers & Stun Guns are legal with restrictions in Vermont. No significant legislative changes for civilian possession since the law requiring statewide standards for law enforcement was enacted.