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PO3 Phyllis Maynard
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SGT (Join to see) for me this is a tricky subject matter.
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I'm not looking for a scrip for weed, The smell of it makes me physically ill. I look at it this way, OD on alcohol, probably dead. OD on opioids, probably dead. OD on pot, probably not going to happen, you fall asleep first, certainly a cause for alarm if you're driving. While under the influence of any of these you should not be attempting anything that requires fine motor skills. Who's trying to take the permits of the drinker or the person with a scrip for Opioids?
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SPC David S.
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Well a history of DUI will get you revoked in many cases at least in IL.
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At a friend's country range it's one thing to have a few beers or take a toke if you are exercising proper fire discipline (which should be ironed out already, if not yet, stay sober and have a friend or family member make sure you have the whole routine down, which should be done before being of drinking age anyways, IMHO). However firearms and intoxication in a public setting is just asking for trouble, no matter how many CCW permits you've qualified for. If the required dose in the script leaves one even a bit drifty or inebriated, or at least not as clear-headed, you probably should not even be behind the wheel of a car, let alone, trying to eye up a shot. I'd just stay home and let the medecine do its job, if it were even treading close to borderline, if staying in is an option that day.
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SPC David S.
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As the FBI runs the background checks I feel it would be wise to be in compliance with federal laws. Marijuana is still illegal at the federal level.
This is very similar to how FAA licensed pilots can't hold a license if they test positive regardless of it being legal in their state -

Certain responsibilities come with obligations.

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/drug_alcohol/policy/qa_sse/a3/
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SPC David S.
SPC David S.
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Seems rather straight forward - weed is a no go "unlawful user" however the script for oxy is within the law (as long as not addicted). However like I stated in my previous comment with responsibility there is the assumed obligation to be in control of your firearm(s) at all times. If you are high as a kite not sure if that would qualify as being in control and certainly wouldn't recommend carrying in such a state as if you did use your weapon this could turn ugly either in a civil and even a possibly criminal manner. I would not want to test that water. As well I suspect laws relating to opioids to be changing in the near future - a legitimate cause for concern that could be used by anti-gunners in placing more restrictions on CCW and guns in general.

https://www.nevadacarry.org/blog/is-it-illegal-to-be-on-prescription-drugs-and-carry-a-gun

https://www.unitedgungroup.com/news/2017/10/20/meds-can-cant-carry-concealed-firearm-taking-cbd-oil-medical-cannabis-narcotic-pain-meds/
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You either can't resolve my point in this or are purposefully ignoring it. I'm done.
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SPC David S.
SPC David S.
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint - FFA is a federal license - you test positive you loose your license. As such I'd say pot is a no go for pilots. Oxy not sure - but I'd assume there are FDA warnings on use that could fall into the "not having good judgement" reason for termination. Its listed as a should not fly -

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/pharm/dni_dnf/
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SPC David S.
SPC David S.
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SGT (Join to see) - forgive me for not tracking but there isn't a yes no answer. As to a differences in drugs yes there is a difference - at the federal level there is a difference as pot is a schedule I drug and oxy is is a schedule II drug. As for alcohol its not even listed as a scheduled drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration and that's with Robitussin being listed as a schedule V drug. Now how that is applied in regards to firearms at the state level in policy or laws varies. I'm CC in IL and FL and that's confusing enough. For Florida - chapter 790 (firearm under the influence) and 893 (long list of drugs) makes just having a loaded gun in your hand while taking Oxycontin a misdemeanor of the second degree as well same crime if under the influence of alcohol - which is not even a scheduled drug. This leads to your point of any efforts to take licenses over oxy. In 36 states, there are no legal requirements for gun registration, no permit needed and no license necessary to purchase and own a firearm to begin with - so there isn't a license that can be taken. While Florida has a CCW license its one of these states as such its why I mentioned the legality aspects as a license in many states is not even a requirement yet you can get into hot water in regards to use of medication - legal or not. Your question only applies to states that require permits - which is the case in IL where I am required to have to a FOID card and then a CCW card while in Florida I just need my CCW. Like I stated I don't think this is a yes or and was just offering advice based on my personal experience being CCW in two states with differing laws.
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