Editor's Note: Here's a question: Are you allowed to buy a gun if you drink alcohol? (Yes.) Why would the two be mutually exclusive?Â
SALEM – People who use marijuana recreationally after it becomes legal July 1 might face a choice if a gun background check bill moving through the Legislature becomes law: Consume pot or buy guns legally?
A federal statute and decision from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives say marijuana users are not be allowed to purchase guns.
Senate Bill 941 would require a background check for virtually all gun sales if the House passes the bill and Gov. Kate Brown signs it. Supporters say the proposed law would close a loophole that potentially allows felons access to guns by buying them privately or online.
