Court Rules Marijuana Users Can Own Guns, Citing Second Amendment

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found it unconstitutional to disarm non-violent, sober individuals based on past drug use.

The ruling involved a Texas gun owner, Paola Connelly, who occasionally used marijuana.
The court referenced a 2022 Supreme Court decision that broadened gun rights.
Judges stated that historical firearm regulations do not support disarming sober individuals based on occasional drug use.
The decision may impact federal gun laws and how they apply to non-violent offenders.
The court upheld the ban on gun possession for those currently intoxicated but found it unjust for sober, non-violent individuals.