ATF: Michigan Concealed Carriers Can No Longer Buy Guns Without a Background Check Because of Marijuana Legalization

Like a number of states, concealed pistol license holders in Michigan are exempted from the requirement to undergo a NICS background check every time they purchase a new firearm. That’s because permit holders have already undergone an extensive background check and fingerprinting in order to be issued a permit in the first place. Michigan has … Read more

After Buying Marijuana, Illinois Lieutenant Governor Becomes a Federally Prohibited Person

Illinois passed a recreational marijuana legalization bill last year and on January 1, users could legally buy (heavily taxed) weed at a handful of locations around the state. Many locations reported long lines, but Illinois’ Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton used her VIP status to cut to the front of the queue and purchase some dope … Read more

FPC Asks Maine Court to Find Mere Possession of Marijuana Does Not Render a Person Prohibited From Firearms Possession

The Firearms Policy Coalition and the Firearms Policy Foundation have filed a brief in a Maine court case asking that the court not terminate an individual’s gun rights over marijuana possession. Here’s their press release . . . Portland, ME (December 2, 2019) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF) filed … Read more

More Half (Baked) ‘Truth’ about Guns and Marijuana

I love the Bill of Rights. I love the fact that this country was formed as an idea by people far smarter than me, who were wise beyond their lifetimes. I’m also a big fan of photography. At a young age, I had a Nikon camera and I loved to take a photograph. That’s why … Read more