Texans should be ashamed that Vermont has more Second Amendment freedoms than we do. Our concealed carry requirements are in place to raise money for the state, gives the state a record of who has weapons, and keeps gun from those who cannot afford the cost of the license.
What is the cost of the license you mentioned? Is it for concealed carry? Also, does that license apply to one gun or any gun you carry? Just asking.
Here in Georgia it costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $75 (varies by county a little). That’s every 5 years and doesn’t seem to be prohibitive in terms of not being able to afford it especially when it saves you the $5 NICS check each time you buy a weapon.
Regardless, if I had my way, nowhere in this country should require a license for anything with respect to owning or carrying a weapon. :0)