In this case, the definition of a narcotic is in the eye of the lawmaker. In 1970 Nixon said cannabis was one of the worst drugs and got it placed among Schedule 1 drugs. Somehow it has remained that way for 55 years.
I totally agree cannabis and some other so called “drugs” have medicinal uses.
In normal times this would never come up but these are not normal times.
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Trump is trying to de-legitimize and weaken all of those he thinks may oppose him. Pot smoking gun owners sounds exactly like a group that would fight back.
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.
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Uh… It is by either definition of the word “narcotic.”
A substance that affects mood and is taken recreationally; often illegal.
a drug that relieves pain or induces sleepiness.
Marijuana fits both. But so is alcohol.
Tylenol is known to improve depression symptoms. Fits both too. QED, narcotic.
https://news.osu.edu/your-pain-reliever-may-also-be-diminishing-your-joy/
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Dictionaries. What the hell does it know? It’s merely a reference. ;-)
“The pirate’s code is more of a set of guidelines than actual rules.”
As per the DEA, “Marijuana is a Schedule I drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.”
According to federal law it is.
To be fair though: That isn’t what defines a narcotic. It also is a bullshit classification since marijuana does have acceped medicinal uses.
In this case, the definition of a narcotic is in the eye of the lawmaker. In 1970 Nixon said cannabis was one of the worst drugs and got it placed among Schedule 1 drugs. Somehow it has remained that way for 55 years.
I totally agree cannabis and some other so called “drugs” have medicinal uses.
In normal times this would never come up but these are not normal times.
<tinfoil hat on> Trump is trying to de-legitimize and weaken all of those he thinks may oppose him. Pot smoking gun owners sounds exactly like a group that would fight back.
Trusting the feds, with anything, now, are we?
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The 4473 specifically mentions that Marijuana use in states where it’s legalized prohibit the purchasing of a firearm.
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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.