Judge Says City Can't Prohibit Gun Carriers At Norman Music Festival

By Jane Glenn Cannon, Staff WriterNORMAN — A Cleveland County judge issued a temporary restraining order Friday against the city of Norman and the Norman Music Alliance, prohibiting enforcement of a gun ban at the upcoming Norman Music Festival. District Judge Thad Balkman ruled in favor of the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association, whose attorney argued that banning licensed gun carriers from carrying guns to the festival was a violation of both state and federal law and an infringement on people’s constitutional rights. “The court gives great weight to constitutional rights issues,” Balkman said. Attorney Lana Cohlmia, representing the gun advocacy organization, also is seeking an injunction against both the city and the Norman Music Alliance to stop enforcement of a gun ban at the outdoor portion of the three-day music event. Balkman said he was only ruling on the request for a temporary restraining order.Read more on NewsOK.com