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The DOJ is currently fighting to keep a federal law that says if you use marijuana, you can’t legally own a gun. Their main argument is that cannabis users are “dangerous,” similar to how the law historically disarmed “habitual drunkards” or people with mental illnesses.
To make this stick, they’re using a “Grandmother vs. Gang Member” comparison. They’ve suggested that while the law might be unfair to a frail elderly woman using medical weed for pain, it should definitely apply to people such as those waving guns around on social media. By carving out that “grandma” exception, they’re trying to convince judges that the law is still reasonable for everyone else. Read the full story.
Referenced article written by Kyle Jaeger. Published on February 19, 2026 by Marijuana Moment.
