Help Buying a gun after medical mj

[oldfritos]

So I'm mainly thinking of having a bridge be my method of CTB but I would like to have a backup plan, a gun sounds fairly easy to get and do, so I'm thinking it would/should be that. I, however, have had a medical marijuana for 2 years, and I actually just renewed it for my third year, so I would have to wait a little over a year to be able to buy a gun cause I know you can't get one while your medical mj is active, but I remember reading somewhere that once your membership expires you are able to buy a gun, I just wanna know if anyone can confirm or deny that or knows what would happen if I tried to buy a gun once my permit expires. I also have been hospitalized twice, my first one was definitely voluntary, and my second one I was told that by signing something it would be voluntary, which I did, so I'm assuming that those are both volunary and won't bring up any issues in my history for buying a gun, but can anyone say anything to having been hospitalized voluntarily and trying to buy a gun? Thanks!

 

[NambaSutra]

Buying a gun in most states is fairly easy. You just go to a store, fill out the ATF application and it is either approved or rejected. If it is approved you get the gun. If it isn't you don't get the gun but nothing else "happens", like they don't call the cops or anything.

I have heard weed is a disqualifying factor but I guess it depends on whether your in a database that the application checks.

Some states have other laws so I can't speak to your exact situation.

 

[oldfritos]

Buying a gun in most states is fairly easy. You just go to a store, fill out the ATF application and it is either approved or rejected. If it is approved you get the gun. If it isn't you don't get the gun but nothing else "happens", like they don't call the cops or anything.

I have heard weed is a disqualifying factor but I guess it depends on whether your in a database that the application checks.

Some states have other laws so I can't speak to your exact situation.

ok hm, I guess when the times comes I'll have to try... if I make it that long LOL, but what I've read from google it's okay in my state, but can't hurt to try I guess. Thank you very much!

 

[Zulu]

There's a specific question on the federal background check form (ATF 4473) that asks if you do certain drugs, and it specifically outlines marijuana as a disqualifier, even if it's legalized in your state and is used for medicinal purposes.



Voluntary commitment to a mental institution isn't a disqualifier, but it can turn into an involuntary one in some cases without you being aware. It's a gray area, but if it's ever noted on your record as being involuntary and that information is fed to NICS, you won't be able to buy a firearm.

Should also go without saying that you don't want to lie on the 4473 contrary to whatever NICS has on you as that can be criminally punishable.

 

[lifeisbutadream]

There's a specific question on the federal background check form (ATF 4473) that asks if you do certain drugs, and it specifically outlines marijuana as a disqualifier, even if it's legalized in your state and is used for medicinal purposes.

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Voluntary commitment to a mental institution isn't a disqualifier, but it can turn into an involuntary one in some cases without you being aware. It's a gray area, but if it's ever noted on your record as being involuntary and that information is fed to NICS, you won't be able to buy a firearm.

Should also go without saying that you don't want to lie on the 4473 contrary to whatever NICS has on you as that can be criminally punishable.

That is correct, unless, of course, your name is Hunter Biden.

I do not know if they have access to legal medical marijuana records.