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Posted: 2/4/2023 7:21:35 PM EDT
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ban-marijuana-users-owning-guns-is-unconstitutional-us-judge-rules-2023-02-04/

Feb 4 (Reuters) - A federal law prohibiting marijuana users from possessing firearms is unconstitutional, a federal judge in Oklahoma has concluded, citing last year's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that significantly expanded gun rights.

U.S. District Judge Patrick Wyrick, an appointee of former Republican President Donald Trump in Oklahoma City, on Friday dismissed an indictment against a man charged in August with violating that ban, saying it infringed his right to bear arms under the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment.

Wyrick said that while the government can protect the public from dangerous people possessing guns, it could not argue Jared Harrison's "mere status as a user of marijuana justifies stripping him of his fundamental right to possess a firearm."

He said using marijuana was "not in and of itself a violent, forceful, or threatening act," and noted that Oklahoma is one of a number of states where the drug, still illegal under federal law, can be legally bought for medical uses.
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The U.S. Department of Justice did not respond to request for comment but is likely to appeal.
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Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:22:02 PM EDT
[#1]
Huh
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:22:40 PM EDT
[#2]
Good. And I don’t even smoke the shit.
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[#3]
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[#4]
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[#5]
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:23:40 PM EDT
[#6]
Well crack should be included too. Hunter can lead the way.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:24:02 PM EDT
[#7]
good.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:24:38 PM EDT
[#8]
In before the moonshiners and 2-pack-a-day'ers come in to talk about how horrible this is
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:25:36 PM EDT
[#9]
Fuck yes!
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:25:55 PM EDT
[#10]
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In before the moonshiners and 2-pack-a-day'ers come in to talk about how horrible this is
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Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:26:19 PM EDT
[#11]
Good.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:26:36 PM EDT
[#12]
I mean, under Bruen, this is an obvious one. There were founding fathers growing it.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:27:17 PM EDT
[#13]
Unprohibited person thread.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:27:18 PM EDT
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Good. And I don’t even smoke the shit.
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This. Never have but the rtkba is as inalienable as ALL other rights
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:28:31 PM EDT
[#15]
Its about time. I have not partaken in da Herb in almost 30 years now, but I would much rather deal with a stoned person than a drunk one.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:28:46 PM EDT
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Good. And I don’t even smoke the shit.
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Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:28:53 PM EDT
[#17]
Good. Hopefully this sprouts wings.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:29:29 PM EDT
[#18]
Will be interesting to see where this one goes.

ETA; at the very least I can't wait to hear the bitching about all the stoners driving 45 in the hammer lane.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:29:55 PM EDT
[#19]
Woo hoo rollin up a fattie! lol
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:30:07 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:30:19 PM EDT
[#21]
Practically speaking, potheads usually aren’t that threatening. The only thing they usually pose a serious threat to is a bag of Cheetos.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:30:35 PM EDT
[#22]
Shall not be infringed, actually means shall not be infringed.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:30:46 PM EDT
[#23]
Far out man
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:31:10 PM EDT
[#24]
Considering that the Constitution does not empower the federal government to regulate/ban a plant in the first place, it’s the proper decision.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:31:21 PM EDT
[#25]
Yet another 4473 in 3...2....1.......,..
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:32:53 PM EDT
[#26]
When will non violent felonies be struck down?
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:32:57 PM EDT
[#27]
Ok,  but FJB still eats shit.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:33:44 PM EDT
[#28]
Now rule it's legal to use and work in a job that falls under federal guidelines.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:34:22 PM EDT
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Good. And I don’t even smoke the shit.
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Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:35:35 PM EDT
[#30]
its not much different than smoking a cigar/tobacco.  

ive never had MJ, but still the principle is almost the same.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:36:05 PM EDT
[#31]
I’ve never smoked, and have zero interest in it, but good. Barring owning guns because someone smokes pot is fucking dumb.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:36:19 PM EDT
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When will non violent felonies be struck down?
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Or victimless crimes/situations.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:36:25 PM EDT
[#33]
Pot needles.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:37:29 PM EDT
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I agree with this. It's either legal, or it's not. Everything points to - it is legal in the states, but not at the federal level; and the feds won't enforce it. That's legal with a bunch of extra steps.

We don't create first and second tier rights because people also perform other legal activities. Voting doesn't stop you from using your first amendment.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:37:45 PM EDT
[#35]

Rampaging stoners or lack of.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:38:10 PM EDT
[#36]
Cool.

Now I can skip do a transfer on my CPL since the dope fiends made the devil's cabbage legal here.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:38:36 PM EDT
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Ditto
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:38:44 PM EDT
[#38]
Excellent. Recreational went on sale for the first time yesterday in Missouri, the drive through was wrapping around the building when I drove by lol
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:39:24 PM EDT
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Practically speaking, potheads usually aren't that threatening. The only thing they usually pose a serious threat to is a bag of Cheetos.
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Or smelling like Pepe Le Pew in the checkout line.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:39:35 PM EDT
[#40]
NOW WHAT IS GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT IT? Fuck all I'm betting. 3 years from now I bet we'll still be using the same 4473
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:39:40 PM EDT
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Considering that the Constitution does not empower the federal government to regulate/ban a plant in the first place, it's the proper decision.
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Or infringe upon the personal right to posess firearms. Double good decision.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:40:37 PM EDT
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Kcolg30 is on his way!
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:40:51 PM EDT
[#44]
Awesome
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:41:19 PM EDT
[#45]
This is going to make pot threads much less fun.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:41:55 PM EDT
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Now rule it's legal to use and work in a job that falls under federal guidelines.
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Doubt that ever happens……… nor jobs with safety sensitive activities
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:42:40 PM EDT
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I’ve never smoked, and have zero interest in it, but good. Barring owning guns because someone smokes pot is fucking dumb.
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I never inhaled.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:43:23 PM EDT
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A win for LIBERTY is still a win for LIBERTY. No matter how small, we should rejoice in it.

Fighting authoritarian statism is the in the interests of every member of this site.
Link Posted: 2/4/2023 7:43:28 PM EDT
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Yep.
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