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USPS is considering allowing people to ship handguns through the mail 98%
5/9/2026, 12:21:28 AM
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The United States Postal Service is considering a major rule change allowing anyone to send a handgun through the mail.
In 1927, Congress passed a law barring the USPS from mailing concealable firearms unless they were from licensed dealers.
But, in January, the Department of Justice revisited the almost 100-year-old law calling it unconstitutional and arguing that it violated the Second Amendment.
The Department of Justice argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting, and self-defense.
It's said that in many cases people aren't able to travel with a firearm making mail the only viable method of transportation.
USPS currently allows some firearms like long-barreled rifles and shotguns to be mailed.
However, they must be unloaded and securely packaged.
Firearm advocacy groups have applauded the proposed change while gun safety organizations have expressed concern.
Democratic attorney generals in two dozen states sent a letter this week in opposition.
The USPS said in a statement that it's reviewing public comments before making final changes.
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