[Arthalion]

Last week's letter also says that licensed dealers can't sell a gun or ammunition if they have "reasonable cause to believe" the buyer is using a controlled substance. That includes if the buyer presents a medical marijuana card as identification, or if the buyer talks about drug use, having a medical marijuana card or a recent drug conviction, ATF spokesman Drew Wade said Wednesday."

The real problem here is that the BATF is arbitrarily ordering the suspension of Constitutional rights without trial, and without any wrongdoing. I have a medical condition that would technically authorize me to possess a medical marijuana card here in California (I don't have one because I'm not a pothead, and my condition isn't very serious). Possession of a medical marijuana card is perfectly legal under BOTH state and federal law. It is, after all, merely a piece of paper with some writing on it.

Per this BATF position, if I were to talk to my doctor tomorrow and ask for a medical marijuana card, I would be committing a federal felony if I did not immediately dispose of my firearms. The BATF is claiming that my constitutional rights can be suspended even though I have NOT possessed or used the drugs, and have not violated any existing state or federal laws. My right to bear arms can be suspended for participating in a perfectly legal activity.

That's a problem.

[OneWingedShark]

Per this BATF position, if I were to talk to my doctor tomorrow and ask for a medical marijuana card, I would be committing a federal felony if I did not immediately dispose of my firearms.

Ohhh, that would make a good legal case. Get the card and then claim that the agency is depriving you of your rights under the color of law (US Code Title 18 Sec 242); i.e. the 5th amendment guarantees of due process [before] depriving you of life or liberty & the 6th amendment guarantee of a jury trial.