Whatever it is, it’s not going to stop anyone from getting a gun that wants one, it just demonizes marijuana users so it’s fucking stupid. If they were serious about gun safety there are dozens of other measures they could put into place first.
It’s more about letting someone know they’re breaking the law if they buy it. It’s also something that can be added onto charges if they commit a crime with the gun. Lying on the 4473 is a crime.
I did once have someone try to buy a gun using a medical Marijuana card as ID because their driver’s license was expired.
The 4473 specifically mentions that Marijuana use in states where it’s legalized prohibit the purchasing of a firearm.
Whatever it is, it’s not going to stop anyone from getting a gun that wants one, it just demonizes marijuana users so it’s fucking stupid. If they were serious about gun safety there are dozens of other measures they could put into place first.
It’s more about letting someone know they’re breaking the law if they buy it. It’s also something that can be added onto charges if they commit a crime with the gun. Lying on the 4473 is a crime.
I did once have someone try to buy a gun using a medical Marijuana card as ID because their driver’s license was expired.