USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail Last month USPS proposed a new rule that would allow anyone to mail concealable firearms like pistols and revolvers USPS currently allows some firearms like long-barreled rifles and shotguns to be mailed, however they must be unloaded and securely packaged Similar protections would be in place for handguns, which have evolved since 1927
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail The Justice Department 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
New Postal Service Rule Could Allow Handguns to Be Mailed It recommended that people be allowed to ship unloaded and securely packaged revolvers and other handguns under the same rules that now apply to shotguns and long-barreled rifles
Postal Service mulls allowing handguns to be shipped The United States Postal Service could begin mailing handguns if a proposed rule from the Trump administration receives approval Filed last month, the proposed rule would allow Americans to mail c…