 The Brady campaign, you know, after James Brady's shot in 1981. The Giffords Law Center, named after Abby Giffords, the congresswoman. The Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence gives Vermont an F for their gun laws. An F. Same rating they give Texas. Washington Post listed Vermont among the six craziest state gun laws. In Vermont, you don't need to have a concealed carry permit and never have.