That issue is now before the Oregon Court of Appeals. The sheriffs of Washington and Jackson counties are appealing a lower court order that medical marijuana users have a right to concealed gun permits. Attorneys for the sheriffs say that marijuana
possession is still a violation of federal law and the permits should be
denied. Voters in the state legalized medical use of pot more than a decade
ago. Steven Schwerdt uses marijuana for his arthritis and gout. He says he
should also be allowed to carry a gun because he can't run away from a
dangerous situation.