Burlington voters approved ban on guns in bars; S.131 would let the city enforce a firearms prohibition on licensed premises with exceptions Legislative counsel told the committee that S.131 would expressly allow Burlington to ban knowing possession of firearms on premises licensed to serve alcohol, list enumerated exceptions (law enforcement, on-duty military, certain license-holders) and create civil and criminal penalties; council leaders urged respect for overwhelming local voter support.

Burlington's bold move to ban guns in bars is sparking intense debate—could this be the pivotal shift in local gun laws?

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