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ELI5: How is it possible for red card owners in Colorado (and I assume other states as well) to be denied the ability to own/purchase a gun? Doesn't this infringe on the 2nd amendment (which is federal law)?

From my understanding there is a question (11e) on form 4473-1 that asks, ' Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?'

Even though a red card owner would be required (I assume so) to answer yes to this question, doesn't the second amendment still indicate the right for all americans to own guns as long as you are not a convicted felon, have any warrants etc.?
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> doesn't the second amendment still indicate the right for all americans to own guns as long as you are not a convicted felon, have any warrants etc.?

The second amendment doesn't talk about any of these issues, it literally states:

`"A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."`

The amendment does not specify what limitations (if any) can be placed on the sales of firearms by state or federal governments. It is up to judges to provide a legal interpretation of the amendment to determine whether (and to what extent) the government can regulate firearm purchases.