A federal agency that regulates guns says it is planning to provide guidance in the wake of a Supreme Court decision this week that found the government’s efforts to criminalize possession of firearms for marijuana consumers is unconstitutional.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) noted the court’s unanimous ruling in a social media post on Thursday, saying it is “reviewing the decision and assessing its impact.”
“Additional guidance will be provided soon,” the agency said.
ATF is responsible for carrying out the federal law known as 922(g)(3) that prohibits people who illegally consume controlled substances from possessing or purchasing firearms and has now been partially struck down when it comes to cannabis consumers who otherwise show no signs of posing a threat of violence.
On June 18, the Supreme Court issued its decision in United States v. Hemani, addressing the federal prohibition on firearm possession by unlawful users of controlled substances. ATF is reviewing the decision and assessing its impact. Additional guidance will be provided soon.…
— ATF HQ (@ATFHQ) June 19, 2026
The court, in the majority opinion, said that the broad ban and the government’s effort to defend it are “at odds
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