You cannot buy marijuana in New York State and also buy or possess a firearm!

[BerettaGuy]

That's right! You cannot buy marijuana in New York State and also buy or possess a firearm.
Many have asked "Can I buy marijuana from a State-licensed marijuana store and keep my firearms.
Although I have never done it, I am sure that you must show your driver's license to buy pot. The same driver's license that you don't have to show to vote.

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[Blimey]

I think whec had an article about this recently and confirmed this as well!

 

[prambo]

Anyone who didn't realize, right from the start, that this was 1 intended consequence of pushing for the legalization of weed, hasn't been paying attention.

 

[MothMan]

So if somebody buys a few grams of flower and gives them to you, is that a “grass purchase”?

 

[Clipazine]

so just keep buying from friends, like everyone already has been for decades.

 

[drowhawk]

Maybe I'm missing something, but what is stopping someone from making an anonymous cash purchase? I have yet to see any evidence of a state database being established like there would be for medical users. I also don't see them tracking alcohol purchases.


Amazing you can be a belligerent drunkard and under federal law, you can possess a firearm. Smoke a little pot? SWAT RAID.

 

[BerettaGuy]

Maybe I'm missing something, but what is stopping someone from making an anonymous cash purchase? I have yet to see any evidence of a state database being established like there would be for medical users. I also don't see them tracking alcohol purchases.


Amazing you can be a belligerent drunkard and under federal law, you can possess a firearm. Smoke a little pot? SWAT RAID.

I don't think you will be able to walk into a State Pot Store, buy a half ounce and walk out without filling out a form and proof of ID. Think of buying certain cough medicines.

 

[Chevusa]

That's right! You cannot buy marijuana in New York State and also buy or possess a firearm.

You can't do it anywhere in the USA. Has nothing to do with NYS. See form 4473. This is nothing new. You could always lie on that form, but that brings with it it's own consequences (10 years).

 

[drowhawk]

I don't think you will be able to walk into a State Pot Store, buy a half ounce and walk out without filling out a form and proof of ID. Think of buying certain cough medicines.

I've never had to fill out any kind of form for any age-restricted purchase. The ONLY time I've had to fill out any forms is at the pharmacy. And it's been at least a decade since I've had any kind of prescription medication. If NY was requiring this, they would be the first legal state to do so.

 

[BerettaGuy]

You can't do it anywhere in the USA. Has nothing to do with NYS. See form 4473. This is nothing new. You could always lie on that form, but that brings with it it's own consequences (10 years).

Yes but other states don't know what guns and their serial numbers are. Only NY State has a total and complete list of every handgun you own in a database. Some rifles and soon all rifles will be listed via pending legislation. That is why WE in NY must be informed. Your Guns in the NY SAFE data file are easily cross-referenced with the DMV which can be cross-referenced with the NY Pot dispensary database. If you think that Cuomo's gun squad wouldn't knock on your door because you bought some gummies, think again.

 

[FRB]

You could always lie on that form, but that brings with it it's own consequences (10 years).

Unless you last name is Biden, lying on 4473 is okay then.

 

[BerettaGuy]

I've never had to fill out any kind of form for any age-restricted purchase. The ONLY time I've had to fill out any forms is at the pharmacy. And it's been at least a decade since I've had any kind of prescription medication. If NY was requiring this, they would be the first legal state to do so.

I used to have a Kegerator. NY State had a form similar to a 4473 just to buy a keg. (It was to curb teenage binge drinking don't cha know) The over the counter cough medicine with codeine or to make speed requires a short form too. Or at least is used to. The keg thing was finally stopped.

 

[BerettaGuy]

So if somebody buys a few grams of flower and gives them to you, is that a “grass purchase”?

LOL I see what you did there.

 

[2WheelGnnr]

So if somebody buys a few grams of flower and gives them to you, is that a “grass purchase”?

I see what you did there!! hehehehe Clever!!!

 

[drowhawk]

I used to have a Kegerator. NY State had a form similar to a 4473 just to buy a keg. (It was to curb teenage binge drinking don't cha know) The over the counter cough medicine with codeine or to make speed requires a short form too. Or at least is used to. The keg thing was finally stopped.

I don't drink or smoke so that is news to me. That's wild. I got all my drinking done before I turned 21.

 

[Saltwater60]

Anyone who didn't realize, right from the start, that this was 1 intended consequence of pushing for the legalization of weed, hasn't been paying attention.

Exactly my thought. Make people choose between weed and guns most will choose weed. I’ve said this from the start.

 

[Chevusa]

Exactly my thought. Make people choose between weed and guns most will choose weed. I’ve said this from the start.

Not really much correlation though. Weed is state legal, not federally.

If the feds said weed is legal, you'd have a case. Then they control it all. Weed = yes, guns = no. As it is now they are not related.

 

[Toecutter]

I heard in other states growers and sellers can't pay fed taxes or keep money in federally insured banks. Feds need to just legalize it already. It's gonna happen eventually.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

You can't do it anywhere in the USA. Has nothing to do with NYS. See form 4473. This is nothing new. You could always lie on that form, but that brings with it it's own consequences (10 years).

Unless you're a political elite....

Hunter biden for example

 

[OwnTheRide]

You can't do it anywhere in the USA. Has nothing to do with NYS. See form 4473. This is nothing new. You could always lie on that form, but that brings with it it's own consequences (10 years).

Actually, the 4473 has very specific language. Only unlawful users, or addicts of, marijuana are prohibited from purchasing a firearm.

- Purchasing pot does not make one an unlawful user or addict
- Possessing pot does not make one an unlawful user or addict
- Prior use does not make one an unlawful user or addict

That said, we all know that the state will definitely go further than the letter of the law here. They will try to establish that a purchase of weed is sufficient proof that the person is a user or addict. And they may succeed.

 

[GOPerfect]

Glad to know this will never be a concern of mine.

 

[Cooolone]

Refusing to share personal medical data on the 4473 when issued a "medical marijuana" prescription isn't a problem! The Federal govt will have hard time explaining their ability to exempt themselves from their own laws! Additionally, denying a Right due to the medical necessity of a drugs use again would require the Feds to go to great lengths to prove YOU are a problem due to the drug!

 

[Cooolone]

I hate the hypothesis that these situations will become real and the norm! It's not so... Big question is "IF" prosecuted and we have seen numerous times by example how the State avoids the courtroom for fear of creating a precedent! The Feds, even with their deep, deep pockets (yours) would avoid the same!

The "IF" let's me wonder "IF" I do anything's ng to violate the thousands of pages of Local, State and Federal Law, etc., would I be subject to losing my 2A rights! Oh my!

Big bad Boogeyman that never come knocking at the door! Nothing to see here

 

[spat]

Actually, the 4473 has very specific language. Only unlawful users, or addicts of, marijuana are prohibited from purchasing a firearm.

- Purchasing pot does not make one an unlawful user or addict
- Possessing pot does not make one an unlawful user or addict
- Prior use does not make one an unlawful user or addict

That said, we all know that the state will definitely go further than the letter of the law here. They will try to establish that a purchase of weed is sufficient proof that the person is a user or addict. And they may succeed.

It is a violation of federal law to purchase untaxed weed.

A tax they will not let you pay (just like post '86 machine guns).

So, there is no such thing in the US as a lawful user of marijuana.

Just because you are complying with state law doesn't mean you aren't breaking federal law.

 

[holdover]

Completely unconstitutional. That is the definition of infringement.

 

[Robin]

Neat little trick! Well played andy. You fuck!

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[Robin]

I know this dope situation probably seems convoluted to the pot heads and somehow conflicting but if you would have had a somewhat clear head in the last decade you would realize you are in New York. What fucking aspect of any part of your life is there not a New York state law or regulation. I'm waiting.
Robin

 

[Deplorable Me]

But people who legally smoke pot will be making laws affecting my legal ownership of guns.

 

[BerettaGuy]

But people who legally smoke pot will be making laws affecting my legal ownership of guns.

I'm sure they already do, minus the legally part.

 

[SonOfSun]

Exactly my thought. Make people choose between weed and guns most will choose weed. I’ve said this from the start.

It shouldn't be one or the other. If something is legal then it's legal. You shouldn't need to pick between which legal things you can do.