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PsychicSarahSays t1_ja7uxuq wrote

Interesting article. It sounds so complicated, how other states are adding in state-level legislature to essentially override the federal mandate that marijuana use prevents purchasing of firearms.

On the other hand, this move makes me wonder how much is it just a show for politics. I have not heard any stories of Pennsylvanians being arrested for purchasing firearms while holding a medical marijuana card. It would seem to me that police probably feel like that alone is not worth their resources or time.

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HomicidalHushPuppy t1_ja7wsr4 wrote

> I have not heard any stories of Pennsylvanians being arrested for purchasing firearms while holding a medical marijuana card.

But at the same time, the threat of federal charges is enough to stop people from purchasing a firearm, which is itself a form of infringement on one's otherwise-legal rights.

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Benanov t1_ja7x0fr wrote

It's not that they're overriding the federal mandate - it's that they copied the federal mandate.

If the federal mandate was lifted tomorrow, state law would still make it illegal to use cannabis legally and own firearms.

To properly lift the restrictions, both laws need to be repealed.

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*rolleyes* Of course the Republicans in this state only care about positive Cannabis law when it affects their ability to own firearms

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HomicidalHushPuppy t1_ja853vu wrote

>Of course the Republicans in this state only care about positive Cannabis law when it affects their ability to own firearms

I agree with the sentiment but at least it's finally getting attention, I'll take what I can get

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H_P_S t1_ja86wp8 wrote

> Of course the Republicans in this state only care about positive Cannabis law when it affects their ability to own firearms

sometimes the worst people you know can make a great point

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prmoore11 t1_ja7yxc8 wrote

That’s because people are lying on their 4473s, which is a big crime and they shouldn’t have to. I don’t see how this will really carry weight, but it’s something that should be pursued, and could be a potential hot issue if PA ever recreationalizes marijuana.

It’s not just regular gun sales that this rule discourages, but other NFA stuff like suppressors/etc which require much more paperwork/effort to obtain.

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unenlightenedgoblin t1_ja88yh4 wrote

I’m against laws existing on paper which a motivated cop or DA can use to deny you rights if they wished to do so. Bad laws shouldn’t be unenforced, they should be eliminated.

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BukkakeKing69 t1_ja8jl78 wrote

An Oklahoma circuit court judge ruled the federal prohibition of guns with marijuana use unconstitutional. This happened about a month ago. I don't know if the DOJ appealed the ruling or not but that's probably what has sparked state level interest in this law.

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insofarincogneato t1_ja92q8e wrote

Maybe, but the law is enough for my very conservative father to put off getting his medical card. They stopped prescribing the only pain medicine that somewhat helped because it's an opioid and the illegal weed he's been buying is the only thing that helps. Medical card or not, they need to stop considering weed users a prohibited person on the 4473.... So now he's breaking two federal laws so that the government doesn't know he wants to own guns and use weed to treat his chronic pain.

So, I'll take it🤷

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