Vermont gun laws...
Don't carry with the intent to commit a crime.
Seriously.
The Vermont Statutes Online
Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 85: WEAPONS
13 V.S.A. § 4003. Carrying dangerous weapons
A person who carries a dangerous or deadly weapon, openly or concealed, with the intent or avowed purpose of injuring a fellow man, or who carries a dangerous or deadly weapon within any state institution or upon the grounds or lands owned or leased for the use of such institution, without the approval of the warden or superintendent of the institution, shall be imprisoned not more than two years or fined not more than $200.00, or both.
A local lawyer once told me: "It is just about impossible to charge someone with intent, so don't intend to commit a crime and you have nothing to worry about."
The Vermont State Police will tell you that it is preferred that you carry concealed so that they don't get calls for armed men buying coffee and cigarettes at the local gas station... Besides, it scares the crap out of the tourists and that's bad for the economy
If I can find them, I can buy them person-to-person with only cash and a handshake, although I personally request a bill of sale. In a gun shop, I only have to have my driver's license, about 10 minutes of time to fill out the form and have the guy call NCIC, and the correct amount of money, plus sales tax, to obtain handguns and long arms here in Vermont, and we don't discriminate against certain types of firearm, be it a musket or a modern AK. God, I love this state!!!