If you came upon someone on the street who was smoking pot and clearly stoned, how would you feel if they were handed a loaded gun? Do you think that person would have sound judgment, enough to handle a lethal weapon? Would they have good aim? Would you feel safer?
As always, Baldr's obversations are right-on. What do you think?
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Not knowing Oregon's laws on what constitutes 'under the influence,' I can't help but think a person would most likely lose their CCW if stoned and carrying a gun. Much as in most states a person can lose their CCW if intoxicated.
ReplyDeleteIn CA, one can be considered 'under the influence' from pain medication, alcohol, pot, and even 'lack of sleep.' Yup, one can get a DUI if driving recklessly while too tired.
Is pot treated any differently if the behavior warrants arrest?
My idea is this. If a person has such pain that they really need marijuana to take the edge off, they shouldn't be carrying a gun. If they are like the vast majority of medical marijuana patients, people who just like to get high, again they shouldn't be carrying a gun.
ReplyDeleteI'd do the same for any other medication that affects the coordination and judgment.
Gun owners, and cops for that matter, should be well-trained, sober and responsible individuals. Anything less is bad news.