It is best not to OC in Burlington for another reason.... The
entire Old North End has turned into gangland. Here is an example from Leicester, a tiny little town between Brandon and Middlebury:
http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=9063405This is the
norm in Burlington. My logic for not OC in Burlington is that: 1) The cops are afraid to profile due to Mayor LiberalKiss"ass". 2) We have hard core bangers from MA, NY, and NJ who know they can do just abour anything with immunity. 3) We have criminals (terrorists)from Somalia who have also taken over Burlington and Winooski. 4) I don't want any of them to know OC is legal. All we need is bangers to start OC'ing to get the scared liberals from MA/NJ to call for changes in the gun laws. 5) They are getting so brazen in Burlington that they travel in packs and will think noting of trying to grab a gun (if they knowyou have one).I CCW and keep my 1911 crossdraw so I can get to it quickly from my open jacket. Discretion and accessibility is of paramount importance in Burlington where you can get jumped at any time for no reason. Do not come to Burlington without a
concealed handgun for self-defense!
Look at all the people in Subaru's/Volvo's from MA, NY and NJ and thank them for bringing their big city problems with them! they are the same people who want to change the gun laws in Vermont to make it "safer"......
Here are some more examples, these are not isolated incidents..... It is daily life here:
http://www.nytimes.com/1992/07/27/us/a-taste-of-urban-violence-sours-a-quiet-town-s-sense-of-security.html?pagewanted=1
http://burlingtonvt.org/society-and-culture/alternate-lifestyles/sexual-abuse-and-crimes/
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-07-17-1300423405_x.htm