Legal Opinion On Gun Ownership and Marijuana

[SteveCNJ]

A prominent NJ 2A attorney issues a warning.

Caution: Marijuana Use Still Precludes Gun Ownership Under Federal Law - Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs

CAUTION! MARIJUANA USE STILL PRECLUDES
GUN OWNERSHIP UNDER FEDERAL LAW
DESPITE NEW JERSEY LEGALIZATION






















December 28, 2020. Despite the

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just stay drug free

 

[Buffinnut]

just stay drug free

Im not a marijuana user but it's no different from alcohol. If people who use marijuana can't own guns drinkers shouldn't either.

 

[Tenstrike]

I think this is an interesting subject considering the number of firearms that have been purchased in the last few years given the recent "legalization" of marijuana in a number of states. If someone who uses mj and they answer "no" to mj question on the firearms transaction form they have committed a federal felony. Not a small event.

 

[*zap*]

Im not a marijuana user but it's no different from alcohol. If people who use marijuana can't own guns drinkers shouldn't either.

I would agree that people under the influence of either should not be carrying/using firearms. But plenty of people do.

 

[SteveCNJ]

I would agree that people under the influence of either should not be carrying/using firearms. But plenty of people do.

Although I also agree that isn't the point. A person can legally own firearms and admittedly be a social drinker. If you use marijuana you can't legally buy a gun under federal law.

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[Buffinnut]

I would agree that people under the influence of either should not be carrying/using firearms. But plenty of people do.

Yes that is exactly how it should be addressed. That is different from saying a MJ user can't own guns. Or that if you are a gun owner you should never eat an edible or smoke a joint

 

[Whisky]

I'm not at all interested in a weed vs alcohol debate. I don't care.
I will just say, eventually, I would imagine the weed laws will catch up to the alcohol laws. As more states become legal, and more time goes by, this will all work itself out. It's just not going to happen overnight.
To make comments suggesting alcohol users should not be able to own guns because weed users (currently) can't is not reasonable. Alcohol has been legal for how long? And weed for how long?

 

[mtnbiker208]

I wonder where the medical marijuna card comes in. You are admitting to being on a controlled substance.

 

[SteveCNJ]

I'm not at all interested in a weed vs alcohol debate. I don't care.
I will just say, eventually, I would imagine the weed laws will catch up to the alcohol laws. As more states become legal, and more time goes by, this will all work itself out. It's just not going to happen overnight.
To make comments suggesting alcohol users should not be able to own guns because weed users (currently) can't is not reasonable. Alcohol has been legal for how long? And weed for how long?

Just thought with so many States legalizing MJ I'd bring this to the attention of the broader audience.

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[Buffinnut]

IMO a gun owner who drinks alcohol saying "just don't do drugs" is hypocritical. If your mind altering drug of choice is alcohol don't act like you are better than people who use weed. I think gun ownership shouldn't have anything to do with either, but carrying or using a firearm under the influence of any mind altering drug is NOT cool. How many groups have celebrated late at night after filling a tag and went back out the next morning with alcohol still in their system? Maybe it's not that huge a deal to most but it's the same thing as a guy who smokes a little weed every once in a while

 

[mattferg84]

I wonder where the medical marijuna card comes in. You are admitting to being on a controlled substance.

You give up your 2A rights and arent able to buy a gun.

 

[Scorpion]

I wonder where the medical marijuna card comes in. You are admitting to being on a controlled substance.

In Pennsylvania you cannot possess or apply for a LTCF if you have a MM card. Not sure if they can cross reference NICS.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I noticed they changed the 4473s since the last time I bought a gun a few weeks ago...IIRC there is now a statement under the drug question about MJ still being illegal under federal law no matter your states laws...in bold...almost check non binary because it was there...lol

 

[browning2480]

The current issue is that Marijuana is still an illegal drug Federally. Alcohol is legal. Doesn't matter what the States do, if the Federal process doesn't follow.

 

[shader112]

My question is how could this be enforced? They would have to drug test you to prove it. I don't see that ever happening

 

[4rcgoat]

The hypocrisy in this country is hitting an all time high i believe (pun intended). The useless federal government can turn a blind eye to the state's that legalized it and profit from it,and they do nothing at all to enforce their useless laws,piss on all of them. People should have to prove they are competent enough to handle a weapon period.

 

[bsnedeker]

The hypocrisy in this country is hitting an all time high i believe (pun intended). The useless federal government can turn a blind eye to the state's that legalized it and profit from it,and they do nothing at all to enforce their useless laws,piss on all of them. People should have to prove they are competent enough to handle a weapon period.

If my weapons started having periods I don't think I could handle it if I'm being honest.

 

[Wvroach]

The hypocrisy in this country is hitting an all time high i believe (pun intended). The useless federal government can turn a blind eye to the state's that legalized it and profit from it,and they do nothing at all to enforce their useless laws,piss on all of them. People should have to prove they are competent enough to handle a weapon period.

Who is this great Czar that is allowed to determine competence for the populist..

Everyone has the inalienable right to self defense regardless of race, religion, sex or creed. I don't need the government to decide it for me...

As for the marijuana vs alcohol argument I agree it's hypocritical and should not matter, do I partake in either? No.
That doesn't mean because you have a few beers or smoke weed you should have your rights stripped away.

 

[4rcgoat]

Who is this great Czar that is allowed to determine competence for the populist..

Everyone has the inalienable right to self defense regardless of race, religion, sex or creed. I don't need the government to decide it for me...

As for the marijuana vs alcohol argument I agree it's hypocritical and should not matter, do I partake in either? No.
That doesn't mean because you have a few beers or smoke weed you should have your rights stripped away.

I agree,its a double edge sword for sure. As for who decides competency......one has to look in the mirror i suppose. Stupidity seems to be gaining ground real fast with some people.