In a plot twist that feels like a buddy cop movie for civil liberties, the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) have joined forces in a federal court battle, filing amicus briefs to defend the Second Amendment rights of pot users. At issue is a Fifth Circuit ruling that struck down the federal government’s blanket gun ownership ban on marijuana users as unconstitutional when applied to non-violent, law-abiding folks. This stems from longstanding ATF Form 4473 questions that force buyers to disclose illegal drug use—under federal law, even state-legal cannabis counts—potentially disqualifying millions from exercising their 2A rights. The NRA argues this violates the Supreme Court’s Bruen framework, which demands gun laws align with historical traditions, while NORML highlights how the ban disproportionately punishes responsible adults in the 38 states with legal weed programs.

This alliance isn’t just symbolic; it’s a strategic masterstroke exposing the hypocrisy in federal overreach. Think about it: the same government that raids dispensaries while ignoring cartel cartels now treats a joint like a felony warrant for disarmament? The Fifth Circuit’s decision in United States v. Daniels cleverly narrows the prohibition to dangerous users, rejecting one-size-fits-all disarmament—a win that echoes Rahimi’s limits on blanket restrictions. For the 2A community, the implications are massive: if the Supreme Court upholds this (oral arguments loom), it could dismantle other prohibited persons categories lacking historical analogs, like non-violent misdemeanors or even certain mental health red flags. Suddenly, the cannabis crowd—over 50 million Americans—becomes a potent new bloc in the gun rights coalition, bridging red-state hunters and blue-state stoners against ATF busybodies.

Pro-2A warriors should cheer this as red-pill realism: rights aren’t sliced by lifestyle choices. Expect ripple effects, from lawsuits challenging red-flag laws to pressure on Congress for cannabis rescheduling (hello, Schedule III whispers). Grab your popcorn—or your vape—and watch this unlikely duo force the feds to reckon with Bruen’s promise of text, history, and tradition. Victory here doesn’t just protect tokers with triggers; it fortifies the castle doctrine for every American. Stay vigilant, patriots—this is how we win the long game.