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I read in the latest Bloomberg Businessweek issue the ATF will go after you if you claim you smoked dope even if you live where it is legal. Anyone have any info on this?
 
I read in the latest Bloomberg Businessweek issue the ATF will go after you if you claim you smoked dope even if you live where it is legal. Anyone have any info on this?

Federal government doesn't want an armed populace.

You don't have to put down if you drink beers when you buy a guy, so for states where it is legal, they shouldn't ask either. But there's still the federal law, even though it's not really enforced, and they'll use that to excuse their power grab. That's probably going to be one of the biggest hurdles to revoking the federal law, it's such a convenient excuse for the Fed to expand power.
 
I read in the latest Bloomberg Businessweek issue the ATF will go after you if you claim you smoked dope even if you live where it is legal. Anyone have any info on this?

So don't claim that. Solved.
 
So don't claim that. Solved.


Then you are committing a crime by lying on a federal form.

Personally I would trust a someone stoned with a gun over a drunk any day.
 
Federal government doesn't want an armed populace.

You don't have to put down if you drink beers when you buy a guy, so for states where it is legal, they shouldn't ask either. But there's still the federal law, even though it's not really enforced, and they'll use that to excuse their power grab. That's probably going to be one of the biggest hurdles to revoking the federal law, it's such a convenient excuse for the Fed to expand power.

alcoholics shouldn't be able to own guns. sorry.
 
Federal government doesn't want an armed populace.

You don't have to put down if you drink beers when you buy a guy, so for states where it is legal, they shouldn't ask either. But there's still the federal law, even though it's not really enforced, and they'll use that to excuse their power grab. That's probably going to be one of the biggest hurdles to revoking the federal law, it's such a convenient excuse for the Fed to expand power.
Actually the question is asked " Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?" If you are in a state where Marijuana is legal the lawful answer is 'no'
 
people who binge drink or get drunk every day. they shouldn't be handling guns.

Add in the people who are on mind altering drugs...either street or pharmacy, and you should be able to get the number of people allowed to have guns down to 40% or so.

That is the goal right?

What ever argument that works to support your hostility towards guns.

Where that argument sits on the Fantasy/Reality scale being irrelevant to you of course.

AMIRITE?
 
The ATF is the scariest group of Nazi scum in America. Trust me from personal experience. Talk about disappearing if you mess with those pigs, they make cops look like the ACLU.
 
I just love cleaning my M&P 40 with a phatty hanging off my lip. LOL
 
I read in the latest Bloomberg Businessweek issue the ATF will go after you if you claim you smoked dope even if you live where it is legal. Anyone have any info on this?

That doesn't sound right; got a link?
 
That doesn't sound right; got a link?

I think it's more "can go", rather than "will go". In 2010, 76k 4473 denials were referred from FBI to ATF. ATF sent 4k names to the field for further investigation, even though that list contained the names of 34k felons. I don't think they'd have the manpower or White House mandate to chase down weed smoking gun owners.
 
Add in the people who are on mind altering drugs...either street or pharmacy, and you should be able to get the number of people allowed to have guns down to 40% or so.

That is the goal right?

What ever argument that works to support your hostility towards guns.

Where that argument sits on the Fantasy/Reality scale being irrelevant to you of course.

AMIRITE?

I own more guns than you do, squirt.
 
I read in the latest Bloomberg Businessweek issue the ATF will go after you if you claim you smoked dope even if you live where it is legal. Anyone have any info on this?

That's nothing.

Here's an absurd situation that US laws have created, brace yourselves for this one folks cause this about to get heavy.

Next year Canada will likely legalize marijuana at the Federal level for recreational use.

Washington State has legal Marijuana for recreational use as an example.

If I were, as a Canadian to drive from Vancouver to Seattle and admit to a an American Federal Border Agent that I've used marijuana ever, in my entire life, I can be banned from entering the US for life even though it would be fully legal in the Country I was leaving and the state I was entering.

Have you ever smoked weed? Answer this question and you could be banned from the U.S. - Politics - CBC News
 
As of 2 days ago, that wasn't in effect. I imagine if the verbiage is the same most will still answer the question no based on the word unlawful. I suspect this will be something that will be addressed the first time someone is denied their right due to 'legal/illegal' use.


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I own more guns than you do, squirt.

And you are militant on clean living....so as long as you are fine to keep your guns...

The road you are on leads to massive restriction of gun ownership.

With the test being made more restrictive as time goes.

You might reconsider, because history.

Eventually they come for yours.

And try being nice.

Join me.

PLEASE
 
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people who binge drink or get drunk every day. they shouldn't be handling guns.

So they engage in a legal activity and should be banned from carrying out a Constitutionally protected right?? I'm all in favor of "shooting under the influence" being a crime, but if you're sober, there's no reason to impinge on your legal rights.
 
someone who drinks more than you.

That's a loooong list. My wife bought me a half case of Angry Orchard hard ciders about two months ago. Last night I used one bottle to make bacon/apple risotto (freaking incredibly delicious!!!) and there's still 5 bottles left.
 
Then you are committing a crime by lying on a federal form.

Personally I would trust a someone stoned with a gun over a drunk any day.

I really can't find the words to express how much I disagree with that statement.
 
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