I can't help but laugh at the comment about “gun shy” restaurant patrons “moving away” or not wanting to “stay in the same building” or “other consequences.”
The last time I open-carried, I had so many questions (“Manufacturer?,” “Caliber?, “How many rounds can you carry?,” “Can I hold it?”) and my gun garnered so many inquisitive and positive comments, I barely had time to break away from conversation to finish my errands.
Pamela Wagner, here's a bit of advice: This is Vermont, so just go ahead and assume that about 70 percent of the people you run into on the street are concealing a firearm.
Also, thank you for not only demonstrating your complete and utter lack of knowledge concerning Vermont law, but personal safety as well.