In a recent move, Pennsylvania GOP Senator Tom Killion has requested the state police to review the state’s gun possession laws for marijuana consumers. This request comes as the state is in the process of legalizing recreational marijuana use.

The current law in Pennsylvania states that anyone who is convicted of a drug-related offense is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm. This includes marijuana consumers, even if their conviction was for a minor offense. Senator Killion believes that this law should be updated to reflect the changing legal landscape in the state.

The Senator’s request has been met with both support and criticism. Supporters of the Senator’s request argue that marijuana consumers should not be treated differently than other citizens when it comes to gun possession laws. They point out that marijuana is now legal in many states and that it is unfair to deny individuals the right to own firearms simply because they have consumed marijuana in the past.

Critics of the Senator’s request argue that marijuana consumers should not be allowed to possess firearms due to the potential risks associated with drug use. They point out that marijuana can impair judgment and increase the risk of violent behavior. They also argue that allowing marijuana consumers to possess firearms could lead to an increase in gun-related crimes.

Regardless of which side of the debate one falls on, it is clear that Senator Killion’s request has sparked an important conversation about gun possession laws in Pennsylvania. As the state moves forward with legalizing recreational marijuana use, it will be important to ensure that gun possession laws are updated to reflect the changing legal landscape. It remains to be seen whether or not the state police will take up Senator Killion’s request, but it is clear that this is an issue that needs to be addressed.

Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoAiStream