NRA Warns Of Legal Confusion Over Guns And Cannabis: Could Fed Ban Expand?

The National Rifle Association warns that court rulings challenging the federal gun ban for marijuana users have created a confusing legal landscape for cannabis users and gun owners alike.

Second Amendment Violations

"Whatever position one takes on the use of marijuana, Americans deserve laws that are clear, that are consistently and fairly applied, and that comply with the U.S. Constitution, as it was understood when it was adopted and amended in relevant respects," noted the NRA.

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What’s The Government Worried About?

How Are Gun Makers Faring With Fed's No-Gun & Weed Laws?

Following a rise in gun purchases in the U.S. during the pandemic, sales dropped and then soon moved steadily back up. Over the past five years, online gun and ammunition sales have grown at a CAGR of 8.8% to $3.4 billion, including a 5.1% increase in 2024 alone, according to IBISWorld. 

Gun Makers Are Holding Their Own

“The growth in e-commerce and rising disposable incomes have been pivotal in fueling revenue growth for online gun and ammunition sales,” noted IBIS, which added that the gun market is projected to grow over the next five years.

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