Why Isn't Every State Doing What Arkansas is Doing?
William Kirk, an attorney, explains Arkansas's HB 1784, a law preventing the state from denying concealed carry licenses based on medical marijuana patient status. The legislation aims to protect Second Amendment rights while navigating the conflict with federal law (18 U.S.C. Sec. 922) which prohibits firearm possession by controlled substance users. Kirk emphasizes the importance of patient privacy and the right to self-defense.









