Vermont has made it a crime to own or operate paramilitary training camps in the state. Republican Gov. Phil Scott on Monday signed legislation introduced in response to a firearms training facility in southwestern Vermont built without permits that neighbors called a menace. Violators face up to five years in prison or a fine up to $50,000 or both. The gun violence prevention group led by former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, of Arizona, praised Vermont’s law. A senior counsel says Vermont joins 25 other states that prohibit firearms training for anti-government paramilitary activity.