🛑 Could Shopping at a Dispensary Affect Your Right to Own a Firearm?

JellyLeaf Hemp Co
Apr 25
2 min read

When it comes to cannabis use and your Second Amendment rights, there’s a lot of confusion—and for good reason. In states like Missouri, cannabis is legal for medical use. But under federal law, marijuana is still considered a controlled substance. This disconnect is causing real problems for people who legally use cannabis and also want to exercise their right to own a firearm.

So, what’s the risk? Let’s break it down.

⚖️ Federal vs. State Law: Why It Matters

Missouri allows medical marijuana use—but federal law still classifies cannabis as an illegal substance. Under federal law, anyone who uses marijuana—medical or not—is considered an “unlawful user” and is prohibited from owning or purchasing firearms.

That means if your name ends up in a medical marijuana database, you could be flagged as someone who is not legally allowed to own a gun. Scary, right?

🧾 Most Dispensaries Collect Your ID and Store It

When you shop at many dispensaries, you hand over your ID and it’s scanned into a system. In some cases, your purchase history, medical card info, and even your personal details can be stored in databases. Whether it’s for loyalty programs, compliance, or internal tracking—your data is often recorded and shared.

This is exactly the kind of information that could potentially be accessed during a federal background check or subpoena, jeopardizing your firearm rights.

✅ What Makes JellyLeaf Different?

At JellyLeaf, your privacy is our priority.We do not:

Enter your ID into a dispensary-wide database
Store your purchase history with personal identifiers
Share your information with third parties or marketing firms
Require a medical card for transactions

Because we don’t collect or retain your ID, shopping with us doesn’t trigger the same legal red flags.

🔐 Your Privacy = Your Protection

We believe in transparency, personal freedom, and protecting our community from unnecessary legal headaches. You shouldn’t have to choose between wellness and your rights.

Whether you're enjoying our products or just want to support a local small business that respects your privacy—we’ve got your back.