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So, you want a gun, and you want to get a concealed carry permit, too? Well, here’s your answer: The background check process can be lengthy and tedious, but if you’re planning on getting both a concealed carry license and a marijuana card, you’re out of luck.
In California, it’s illegal for a person to possess a firearm if diagnosed with a mental disorder or chronic alcoholism. So when the state legalized medical marijuana in 2016 and gun owners started asking themselves, “can I have a weed card and a gun permit?” the question was, really, “can I have a weed card and a gun permit legally?”
Under federal law, marijuana is still considered illegal with no known medical benefits. The federal government is clear: it is illegal to sell, grow, or possess marijuana in a few states. This has led to many gun shops refusing to sell guns to people who have medical marijuana cards; even in states where marijuana has been legalized.
Does Law Prohibit You From Holding A Marijuana And Gun License?
The short answer is no, but the long answer is complicated. It depends on what you want to do with your license. If you’re interested in purchasing, growing, and selling medical marijuana, then you may be able to come out as legal under certain circumstances. But if you want to protect yourself or others by carrying a gun, you may be in trouble.
Both state law and federal law prohibit the possession of firearms by anyone who has been convicted of a drug crime. The federal government uses a “one strike” standard—a lifetime ban on firearms possession. State laws usually allow individuals to get their convictions removed after a while has passed. In some cases, people can even get their records expunged after completing programs that provide help dealing with addiction and other issues.
So if you have a conviction for pot possession (under state laws), that’s grounds for being prohibited from possessing firearms for life under federal law. If you have a conviction for pot possession (under state laws), that’s grounds for being prohibited from possessing firearms under state and federal laws.
What Is The Requirement To Hold A Gun License?
The requirements to hold a gun license vary by state. You must be at least 18 years old and have no prior criminal record to apply for a gun license in most states. Your application will also require completing a firearm safety course, and you must pass a background check.
To apply for a gun license, you will need to visit your local police station or sheriff’s office. Some jurisdictions may require paying an application fee. You will likely be provided with an application packet that includes information on local laws and regulations, the procedure to obtain your license, and a form to fill out. This form will ask for personal information, including your name and address and details about your criminal history. You will also need to provide proof of citizenship.
It’s important to make sure that you’re eligible for a gun license before applying for one; this can save you time and money. Once you’ve completed all the necessary steps, it usually takes around three months before you’ll receive your gun license in the mail.
What Is The Requirement To Hold A Medical Marijuana License?
Medical marijuana is a type of prescribed medication used to treat certain medical conditions. Medical marijuana can only be accessed by those with a medical marijuana license or card. To obtain a medical marijuana card, some requirements must be met.
What You Will Need To Obtain A Medical Marijuana License:
- Proof of identity (driver’s license or passport)
- Proof of residency (utility bill, rental agreement, etc.)
- A certification from your doctor stating that you require medical marijuana treatment for a qualifying condition (these may vary from state to state)
- You must be at least 18 years old
Will My Gun License Get Invalidated If I Hold A Marijuana License?
If you have a medical marijuana card and own one or more firearms, it’s natural to wonder whether your gun license will be revoked. Here is what you need to know about the potential for legal issues when you have both a medical marijuana card and a gun license.
The first thing to remember is that having a medical marijuana card does not mean that you have a recreational marijuana license. A recreational marijuana license allows you to buy and possess small amounts of cannabis legally. However, it is illegal to purchase or possess any amount of cannabis without a medical marijuana card if you are not in one of the states where recreational marijuana use has been legalized.
Second Amendment Protects Your Right To Own Firearms
While federal law forbids people who are addicted to drugs or are unlawful users of drugs like marijuana from possessing guns; state law can protect your right to own firearms if you hold a medical marijuana card. The Second Amendment provides all Americans with the right to own firearms. However, federal law can supersede state laws that protect this right in specific situations, such as if you are an unlawful user of drugs under controlled substances law.
Do All States Allow You To Hold A Medical Marijuana License?
Strictly speaking, all states allow you to hold a medical marijuana license, but there’s a catch: if the state you live in doesn’t have a medical marijuana program, it’s not like you can just go out and get one.
The only way to get a medical marijuana license is to be living in a state with an active medical marijuana program. Most states that have these programs require that you have some qualifying condition, such as:
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis
- HIV/AIDS
This is how it works: if your state does not allow you to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, you cannot legally obtain or possess marijuana for those purposes. If your state does allow you to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, because you have cancer then you can go ahead and apply for and receive a license to grow your cannabis plants.
Do All States Allow You To Hold A Gun License?
If you’re interested in getting a gun license, you might be wondering if it’s even possible. After all, some states have fairly restrictive laws regarding firearms.:
In most states, you can carry a handgun as long as you are over 21 years old and don’t have any criminal history involving violence or drugs. There are also some restrictions on where you can carry your gun; for instance, if it’s not concealed, it must be in plain view (e.g., under your shirt). In some states, there are also waiting periods between purchasing a firearm and picking up the weapon from the store.
However, there are still some places where guns are completely banned—such as schools, public buildings like courthouses, and airports. Even if you have a concealed carry permit for your state of residence or another state with reciprocity agreements with yours (meaning they recognize each other’s permits), it won’t be valid while traveling through these prohibited areas!
Conclusion
As is the case in most states, gun permits cannot be acquired without first having a “good cause” endorsement. So to have that gun permit, you would need to prove an actual reason (such as hunting) to be carrying around a gun. But that doesn’t mean you can obtain a marijuana license as well.
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