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MichMan

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5. Marijuana is still classified as a drug by the Federal government

Reply to CivicGrief (Reply #4)

Thu Sep 14, 2023, 04:09 PM

Sep 2023

The poster I replied to was advocating for drug testing to buy a gun.

It seems fairly logical that requiring proof of a passing drug test to purchase a firearm wouldn't be granted by ATF to anyone resting positive for it.

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We can now conclude that all right wingers are against lying when purchasing a gun.... [View all] MagaSmash Sep 2023 OP

'Lying while being addicted to drugs.' elleng Sep 2023 #1

I was thinking genxlib Sep 2023 #2

Makes sense to me MichMan Sep 2023 #3

Are you serious? CivicGrief Sep 2023 #4

Marijuana is still classified as a drug by the Federal government MichMan Sep 2023 #5

agree republianmushroom Sep 2023 #6

Marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act MichMan Sep 2023 #7

And in the real world ? republianmushroom Sep 2023 #9

The "real world" requires buyers to fill out ATF form 4473 truthfully. MichMan Sep 2023 #12

I Think you're right, technically pot would qualify to disqualify a person from purchasing, maybe 2live is 2fly Sep 2023 #11

No kidding. TheRealNorth Sep 2023 #8

Hopefully one of the last things POTUS Biden does after he wraps-up 2nd term is to pardon Hunter 2live is 2fly Sep 2023 #10