Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried Responds to ATF Move to End Gun Ban for Marijuana Users

The Florida Democratic Party Chair, Nikki Fried released the following statement after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) announced moves to loosen rules that bar marijuana users from being able to lawfully purchase and possess firearms.

“This is a major development for the restoration of rights of marijuana users. As Commissioner of Agriculture, I sued the ATF on behalf of Florida’s medical marijuana patients whose Second Amendment rights were infringed upon by this policy.

“Those impacted by this change include over 1 million Florida veterans, who after proudly serving our country should not be forced to choose between access to life-saving medicine and their right to self defense. This change is a victory for patient access and Second Amendment rights.”