Medical marijuana and guns
A man in Oregon had his concealed handgun permit revoked when he admitted he had a medical marijuana card and that he used it frequently. A judge has ruled the man can keep his permit:
A Washington County judge ruled that a Beaverton man can hold a concealed handgun permit despite being a medical marijuana user.
Washington County Sheriff Rob Gordon revoked Steven Schwerdt’s permit three months ago when Schwerdt indicated on a form that he had a medical marijuana card and frequently used the drug.
Judge Marco Hernandez said Monday that the county did not convince him that Schwerdt was violating a federal law that prohibits a habitual drug user or addict from possessing a firearm.
Update: David Codrea, on the NRA’s drug stance:
I’ve never understood the affinity of “conservatives” to support prohibition.
December 14th, 2005 at 7:02 pm
Conservatives do not support prohibition, they support prohibition of anything they cannot tax.
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