Comment on FR Doc # 2026-01141
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Summary: An individual is advocating for the revision of the definition of an unlawful user of controlled substances to allow individuals who have surrendered their medical cards to purchase firearms. They argue that current waiting periods are irrational for non-addicted individuals and that the right to own a firearm should not be restricted by such periods.
I believe after the new ruling over owning a firearm, and being a user that at this point the law should also be changed to be able to purchase a firearm.
Owning a firearm vs being able to purchase a firearm are two different things. However the ATF restrictions for one year waiting period since last use for someone like myself who has surrendered a medical card months ago makes the rule irrational because I myself am not addicted, I do not have a criminal record, and I have a legal right to purchase and own a firearm. After a one year waiting period.
The constitution does not mention anything about right to bare arms after must come with a waiting period. It specifically says we have the right. That means cut, and dry.
Do I believe that people with criminal records pertaining to trafficking of any kind, murder, kidnapping, etc should be able to own a firearm? Absolutely not. Heinous crimes are at a much higher level than usage.
It's time to step in line with modern times after the current court ruling for users who can own firearms. Need to make this accessible to those that want to purchase one.
Bad guys don't need a piece of paper to aquire a firearm. They will get it by any means.