Gun ownership is a popular topic in the US, but is there finally going to be movement about marijuana and gun ownership?
Marijuana and gun ownership is slowly winding its way through the courts. Cannabis is a hot topic at the state and business level. Liquor companies, governors, and thousands of small businesses are holding there breath to see what the new administration is going to do. But duck and deer hunter and thousands like them are wondering where does it stand with marijuana and gun ownership?
The legal landscape surrounding marijuana use and handgun ownership in the United States is evolving, with federal courts playing a pivotal role in shaping the narrative. This article provides an update on recent developments and their implications for individuals who use marijuana and wish to own firearms.
Under federal law, specifically 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), it is unlawful for individuals who are “unlawful users of or addicted to any controlled substance” to possess firearms. Since marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, this law effectively prohibits marijuana users from owning guns, even in states where marijuana is legal.
H/T: thefreshtoast.com
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