Section 4005 - While committing a felony(a) Except as otherwise provided in 18 V.S.A. § 4253, a person who carries a dangerous or deadly weapon, openly or concealed, while committing a felony shall be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $500.00, or both.(b)(1) Carrying a firearm while committing a felony in violation of this section may be considered a violent act for the purposes of determining whether a person is eligible for bail under section 7553a of this title.(2) An offense that is a felony rather than a misdemeanor solely because of the monetary value of the property involved shall not be considered a violent act under this subsection.Amended by 2023 , No. 23, § 8, eff. 5/30/2023.Amended 1967, No. 296 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. 3/20/1968; 2011, No. 121 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. 5/9/2012.