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I understand I may lose support over the decision to sign these bills today, but those are consequences I am prepared to live with.

Vermont GOP Gov. Phil Scott, as he signed gun control bills on Wednesday -- in front of an angry crowd -- after campaigning against more firearm regulations. He says his stance changed earlier this year when authorities stopped a teenager's plan for a school shooting in the state.

Vermont GOP Gov. Phil Scott, as he signed gun control bills on Wednesday -- in front of an angry crowd -- after campaigning against more firearm regulations. He says his stance changed earlier this year when authorities stopped a teenager's plan for a school shooting in the state.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.