Citizens opposed to the new gun legislation gather at the Statehouse before Wednesday’s ceremony. Credit: File: Josh KuckensGovernor Phil Scott arrives at the Statehouse for the bill-signing ceremony. Credit: Josh KuckensBen Tucker of Tunbridge voices his displeasure with the Governor. Credit: Josh KuckensBen Tucker of Tunbridge protests Wednesday’s bill signing. Credit: Taylor DobbsSpeaking on the Statehouse steps, Gov. Phil Scott outlines his reasons for signing the bills. Credit: Josh KuckensOpponents of the new measures look on as the Governor delivers his remarks. Credit: Josh KuckensGov. Phil Scott cites the reality of mass shootings and suicides around the country in his speech before the bill signing. Credit: Josh KuckensJean Markey-Duncan of Burlington shows her support for the Governor and for the new gun legislation with a Harper Lee quote. Credit: Josh KuckensJennifer Tedesco, 17, of Woodbury, joins other opponents of the new gun legislation. Credit: Josh KuckensOpponents of the new measures look on as the governor delivers his remarks. Credit: Josh KuckensGovernor Phil Scott, joined by his wife Diana McTeague Scott, makes his case for signing the three gun-control bills. Credit: Josh KuckensOpponents of the new measures look on as the governor delivers his remarks. Credit: Josh KuckensBurlington mayor Miro Weinberger joined state legislators and advocates behind the governor at the signing ceremony. Credit: Josh KuckensSen. Dick Sears (D-Bennington) is recognized for his contributions on S.22, one of the bills Gov. Phil Scott signed into law Wednesday. Credit: Josh KuckensA raucous crowd of protestors waved signs and heckled during speeches before Wednesday’s bill signing. Credit: Taylor DobbsGovernor Phil Scott, joined by his wife Diana McTeague Scott, signs the bills into law amid a mixture of applause and jeers. Credit: Josh KuckensGov. Phil Scott and his wife, Diana McTeague Scott, leave the Statehouse after Wednesday’s bill-signing ceremony. Credit: Josh Kuckens