Which is more dangerous in the hands of an otherwise law-abiding citizen?

[Nym90]

Neither is dangerous in the hands of a law abiding citizen. A gun is more likely to kill someone else, so I'd vote for that, as it could accidentally go off through carelessness and kill someone, I suppose. Marijuana is far less likely to directly result in someone else's death.

But both, when used properly, are good things, not bad things.

[Nym90]

Obviously the joint is totally free from any 'dangerous' aspect at all

You should see my friends drive high.

In that case it is the car that is the dangerous element.

Well, yeah, a joint itself isn't going to cause anyone harm unless they burn themselves with it.

Which, mind you, I've seen happen many times.

"Dude, why didn't you tell me this was the lit end?"
"I thought you knew!"
"How was I supposed to know?"
"I dunno, look at it man!"
"Man..."

But by that logic, a handgun isn't dangerous unless you smack someone with it or drop it on your toes. Only the bullet is dangerous, and then only when travelling at high speeds.

And one could argue that a high speed bullet isn't dangerous; having your heart or brain or whatever torn to pieces is dangerous, but not the bullet itself.

Obviously that line of logic can go on forever.