Advocates from the University of Vermont and Champlain College rally for a proposed ordinance that would ban guns in Burlington bars, highlighting concerns for safety in social settings. The push for this ordinance is particularly fueled by a recent murder outside a popular bar last summer, raising questions about patrons’ security as they celebrate milestones like turning 21.
During a press conference, student leaders voiced the need for a safer environment, with one advocate emphasizing, “We should be able to just go to a bar and enjoy our 21st birthday, instead of being like ‘Oh, am I going to live to see my 22nd?’” If approved on Town Meeting Day, this measure would then move to the legislature, marking the second attempt at such a ban in the city. Local bar owners have expressed support for the change, signaling a growing consensus on the importance of gun safety.
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