Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 4011: Aiming gun at another Any person who shall intentionally point or aim any gun, pistol, or other firearm at or towards another, except in self-defense or in the lawful discharge of official duty, shall be punished by fine not exceeding $50.00. Any person who shall discharge any such firearm so intent

Misdemeanor

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Intentionally pointing a firearm at another person is punishable by fine up to $50. Discharging that firearm is punishable by up to one year imprisonment or fine up to $100, or both.

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