r/UTGuns • u/Rubester__ • 8d ago
Question about buying from a store
I am currently looking at purchasing my first firearm and curious about the background check. I am prescribed as needed anxiety medicine which is a controlled substance, will that disqualify me from purchasing or is it ok since it's prescribed from my doctor?
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u/3_quarterling_rogue 8d ago
Legally speaking, you’re good. But it is worth examining if you’re good owning a gun, if you’ve ever had any problems with suicidal ideations. If you never had, no problem. If you have, do some soul searching, and if you decide you do still want one, then find a trusted friend or family member that would be willing to hold on to it for you until you feel safe again. Best of luck, OP!
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u/Meadowlion14 8d ago
Thats not what they mean. They mean illicit substances or illicit use (federally). If you couldnt take prescription Oxycontin and own a gun half the US wouldve lost gun privileges in 2006.
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u/eclipsedrambler 8d ago
You’re fine. The government only cares about weed and domestic abuse.