USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail
Summary
The United States Postal Service may soon allow people to mail handguns, reversing a nearly 100-year-old policy. This change comes after the Justice Department said the current law violates the constitutional right to bear arms, but many state attorneys general oppose the proposal, fearing it will increase illegal gun access and harm public safety.Key Facts
- A law from 1927 prevents USPS from mailing handguns except from licensed dealers.
- The Justice Department argues this law is unconstitutional and violates the Second Amendment.
- USPS proposed a new rule allowing people to mail handguns, with safety rules similar to those for long guns.
- Mailing handguns across state lines would be limited mostly to people mailing guns to themselves.
- About two dozen state attorneys general oppose the rule, saying it would bypass state gun safety laws.
- Opponents worry the change could help criminals and make it harder to stop gun crimes.
- State laws require background checks, safety courses, and mental health reviews for buying guns, which the rule could circumvent.
- Law enforcement officials say tracking mailed guns would be costly and complicated for states.
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