Cannabis and Firearms Question

flowfish

New Member
Sorry if I'm re-hashing something, and I'm not trying to start a fight about guns because I know that there are people firmly on both sides of the issue and people in between. This is a legality question. A little background, I've handled/used firearms responsibly since I was 10yo. I "hunted" when I was young, never shot a damn thing and don't hunt anymore but I do backpack and fish in some very remote places and would very much like to have a sidearm for that as well as home defense in the unfortunate event that I would need it. I have gotten rid of my firearms to avoid any issues, I think my neighbors are not happy about cannabis usage and don't want to have any bigger issues if there's ever a complaint and my friendly neighborhood law enforcement officer pays a visit.

Had a conversation with a cannafriend the other day and got bashed because I really only use hemp technically as the flower I buy from the dispensary is below the 0.3% threshold. I thought about that for a little bit and now I'm curious -- if what I purchase legally under a state regulated program is technically classified as hemp under federal regs then I can legally possess a firearm correct?
 

Bad Karma

Well-Known Member
Sorry if I'm re-hashing something, and I'm not trying to start a fight about guns because I know that there are people firmly on both sides of the issue and people in between. This is a legality question. A little background, I've handled/used firearms responsibly since I was 10yo. I "hunted" when I was young, never shot a damn thing and don't hunt anymore but I do backpack and fish in some very remote places and would very much like to have a sidearm for that as well as home defense in the unfortunate event that I would need it. I have gotten rid of my firearms to avoid any issues, I think my neighbors are not happy about cannabis usage and don't want to have any bigger issues if there's ever a complaint and my friendly neighborhood law enforcement officer pays a visit.

Had a conversation with a cannafriend the other day and got bashed because I really only use hemp technically as the flower I buy from the dispensary is below the 0.3% threshold. I thought about that for a little bit and now I'm curious -- if what I purchase legally under a state regulated program is technically classified as hemp under federal regs then I can legally possess a firearm correct?
I’m not sure what state you’re in but I would not recommend a firearm.
Why? Because local law enforcement is not reliable, the laws may state one thing, but the cops may decide to do whatever they want.
We’ve all heard the horror stories of smokers and growers who’ve had nightmare encounters with the police despite following their local cannabis laws.

For home, and self defense, look into the Umarex HDR-50, you won’t regret it.
It’s the most well balanced and accurate pistol I’ve ever shot.
Since it’s an air gun, there’s no recoil/kickback, so your groupings are tight.
Which also means it doesn’t sound like a “gunshot” when fired, thus attracting a lot less attention from the neighbors.
You can buy them tuned up to 20-30 joules, which is more than enough power to put a serious hole in any home invader.
You can use .50 caliber steel ball bearings, glass marbles, and an assortment of other deadly objects for ammo.
There are also rubber riot balls if you want less lethal results.
 

flowfish

New Member
That's pretty cool, I've never seen them before but definitely interested, won't help for outdoor adventures but definitely for home defense situations it might be decent alternative. The laws around cannabis and firearms are ridiculous and frustrating but I'm sure that I'm preaching to the choir.
 
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