CCW Permit Guide
Vermont Concealed
Carry Permit 2026
Vermont concealed carry requirements: permit fees, training hours, reciprocity states, prohibited locations, and official application information. Vermont has the oldest permitless carry law in the United States — carry has never required a permit in Vermont. Any person legally eligible to possess a firearm may carry openly or concealed. Vermont does not issue any carry permits.
Permitless Carry
Open Carry Allowed
2026 CCW Quick Facts
Reference 2026
Resident Fee
Check agency
Validity
Varies
Check permit terms
Training
Not Required
Training not mandated but recommended
Processing
Varies
Contact issuing authority
Permit Details
Vermont CCW Permit Requirements
Official requirements for obtaining a Vermont concealed carry permit or weapon license.
Issuing Authority
No state agency — Vermont has no permit system
— Official Site
Permitless Carry
Constitutional Carry — eligible residents may carry without a permit
Vermont has never required a permit to carry. No minimum age set by state law beyond federal minimum. Vermont permitless carry is constitutionally based and predates the modern constitutional carry movement.
Vermont has never required a permit to carry. No minimum age set by state law beyond federal minimum. Vermont permitless carry is constitutionally based and predates the modern constitutional carry movement.
Issue Standard
May Issue — the issuing authority has discretion to approve or deny applications
Open Carry
Allowed
— no permit required for open carry
Resident Fee
Contact issuing authority for current fee schedule
Permit Valid
Check permit documentation for expiration
Minimum Age
16 years old (resident permit)
Background Check
Not Required for Permit
Processing Time
Varies — contact issuing authority
Duty to Inform
No Requirement — no legal duty to proactively disclose, though voluntary disclosure is generally recommended
Training Requirements
Vermont CCW Training Requirements
No Mandatory Training
Vermont does not require firearms training to obtain a concealed carry permit. However, voluntary training is strongly recommended for all carriers to improve safety and legal knowledge.
Vermont does not require firearms training to obtain a concealed carry permit. However, voluntary training is strongly recommended for all carriers to improve safety and legal knowledge.
Prohibited Locations
Where You Cannot Carry in Vermont
Schools, courthouses, federal buildings, any place prohibited by federal law
Note: Federal law also prohibits carry in federal facilities, federal courthouses, and other locations regardless of state law. Always check both state and federal restrictions.
Important Notes
Vermont-Specific CCW Information
Vermont is the original permitless carry state — the so-called "Vermont carry" became the model for modern constitutional carry. Vermont issues no carry permits whatsoever, so residents traveling to other states must rely on whether those states have unilateral recognition of permitless carry. Vermont minimum age is 16 per state law, though federal law controls handgun purchases at 18+.
Legal Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Concealed carry laws in Vermont are subject to change through legislation and court decisions. Always verify current requirements with No state agency — Vermont has no permit system or a qualified firearms attorney before carrying a firearm.
Source: No state agency — Vermont has no permit system (ago.vermont.gov).
For reference 2026. Laws change — always verify directly with the official issuing authority before carrying.