Parro's Gun Shop

Parro's Gun Shop in Waterbury has become a barometer for firearms buying patterns in Vermont. Owner Henry Parro has watched customer traffic quadruple during periods when state legislators debate gun control bills—a phenomenon he's observed repeatedly across his career.

"Anytime you're told you can't have something, you want it." — Henry Parro

The shop stocks standard inventory including rifles, pistols, and high-capacity magazines. During the 2018 push for S.55 legislation (which would ban magazines over 10 rounds for long guns and 15 rounds for pistols), Parro's saw the same buying surge other dealers across Vermont experienced.

Parro notes that proposed gun restrictions don't just motivate existing enthusiasts—they move fence-sitters into action. People who'd been saying "someday I'd like to own a Glock" or "someday I'd like to own an AR-15" suddenly make the purchase decision when legislation threatens availability.

High-capacity magazines have been the primary focus of recent legislative efforts. If S.55 passed, selling magazines over 10 rounds (long guns) or 15 rounds (pistols) would become illegal starting October 1, though existing stock purchased before the date would be exempted from possession bans.

This exemption clause has driven significant magazine sales at shops like Parro's whenever such bills advance through the legislature.

Located in Waterbury, VT, the shop is accessible to central and northern Vermont shooters. Parro maintains an active stance on Second Amendment issues and is vocal about perceived threats to gun rights.