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I use marijuana for my pain to avoid opioids. Now I can't own a firearm


Published on 2025-03-02 02:03:08 - MSN
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  • I use cannabis legally in Arizona for pain relief. Yet the federal government says I cannot purchase or own a firearm.

The article discusses the case of a man named John, who uses medical marijuana to manage chronic pain from a back injury, thereby avoiding the use of opioids. However, due to federal law in the United States, which classifies marijuana as an illegal substance, John is barred from owning a firearm. This situation highlights a conflict between state laws, where medical marijuana is legal, and federal law, which prohibits gun ownership for users of any controlled substance, including marijuana. The article explores the implications of this legal discrepancy, noting that even though John has a state-issued medical marijuana card, his use of the drug disqualifies him from exercising his Second Amendment rights. This has led to discussions on the rights of medical marijuana users, the intersection of gun laws, and the ongoing debate over marijuana legalization at the federal level.

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