May 2nd, 2018 by WCBC Radio

Now that medical marijuana is legally available in Maryland, some who want to use the drug to manage health problems face a dilemma: To get the pot, they surrender their right to own a gun. The question arises because marijuana, even for medicinal purposes, is still illegal under federal law. Authorities have long made it clear to gun dealers that they shouldn’t sell to people who use marijuana medically, and federal law prohibits drug users from owning guns. Delegate 1C Mike Mckay tells WCBC News he believes it was wrong for the government to force people to choose between getting medical help and being able to defend themselves…