The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill that would protect the Second Amendment rights of medical marijuana cardholders. Current law in Oklahoma precludes people from being eligible for a handgun license if they have any violation relating to illegal drug use or possession. According to a news release, Senate Bill 959, which was authored by Sen. Nathan Dahm, would clarify that "this prohibition does not apply for applicants or licensees in possession of a medical marijuana card."The bill would make it illegal, however, for a person to carry or use a gun while under the influence of medical marijuana."Our Second Amendment rights outlined in the United States Constitution are very clear -- the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed," Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, said in the news release. "We cannot discriminate against medical marijuana cardholders because of their personal medicinal decisions. All Oklahomans should have their Second Amendment rights protected, and I’m glad my colleagues agree that we must uphold the Constitution."Senate Bill 959 heads to the House for a vote.You can read Senate Bill 959 in its entirety here.

The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill that would protect the Second Amendment rights of medical marijuana cardholders.

Current law in Oklahoma precludes people from being eligible for a handgun license if they have any violation relating to illegal drug use or possession. According to a news release, Senate Bill 959, which was authored by Sen. Nathan Dahm, would clarify that "this prohibition does not apply for applicants or licensees in possession of a medical marijuana card."


The bill would make it illegal, however, for a person to carry or use a gun while under the influence of medical marijuana.

"Our Second Amendment rights outlined in the United States Constitution are very clear -- the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed," Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, said in the news release. "We cannot discriminate against medical marijuana cardholders because of their personal medicinal decisions. All Oklahomans should have their Second Amendment rights protected, and I’m glad my colleagues agree that we must uphold the Constitution."

Senate Bill 959 heads to the House for a vote.

You can read Senate Bill 959 in its entirety here.