Trending Now - USPS Plans to Permit Handgun Shipments via Mail

WHO:

AP - Democratic attorneys general from around two dozen states sent a letter urging the USPS to withdraw the proposed rule.

AP - John Commerford, executive director of the lobbying arm of the National Rifle Association of America, stated, “Thanks to President Trump and his administration, USPS will finally allow these firearms to be shipped under the same commonsense safety conditions as rifles and shotguns.”

AP - John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, claimed the rule change will turn USPS into a “gun trafficking pipeline” for illegal weapons.

AP - Democratic attorneys general from around two dozen states sent a letter opposing the proposed rule change this week.

AP - Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is running for governor.

AP - Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford stated, “Our state has suffered enough, and to suggest we make it easier for criminals and abusers to access firearms is a slap in the face to gun violence survivors and law enforcement.”

HuffPost - Democratic attorneys general from two dozen states, including Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, are opposing the proposed rule change.

HuffPost - John Commerford, executive director of the lobbying arm of the National Rifle Association of America, supports the proposed change.

HuffPost - John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, opposes the proposed change.

WHAT:

AP - The USPS proposed a new rule that would allow anyone to mail concealable firearms like pistols and revolvers, marking a significant regulatory change.

AP - The USPS proposed a new rule that would allow anyone to mail concealable firearms like pistols and revolvers, marking the first time this has been considered in nearly 100 years.

AP - The Department of Justice stated that the proposed rule would allow individuals to sell and ship guns within state lines.

AP - The USPS proposed a new rule that would allow anyone to mail concealable firearms like pistols and revolvers, which would be a significant change from the current regulations that only permit mailing long-barreled rifles and shotguns.

HuffPost - The United States Postal Service (USPS) is considering a rule change that would allow handguns to be mailed for the first time in nearly 100 years.

HuffPost - The proposed rule would allow anyone to mail concealable firearms like pistols and revolvers, while current regulations permit mailing long-barreled rifles and shotguns.

HuffPost - The Department of Justice argues that the Second Amendment precludes USPS from refusing to ship constitutionally protected firearms to law-abiding citizens.

HuffPost - The proposed rules would allow individuals to sell and ship guns within state lines, with stricter regulations for shipping across state lines.

WHERE:

HuffPost - The proposed rule change is being considered by the United States Postal Service, which operates nationwide.

WHEN:

HuffPost - Public comments on the proposed rule were due on a Monday prior to the article's publication.

WHY:

AP - Attorneys general argue that the proposed rule will make it easier for individuals who cannot legally possess firearms to access them, including those convicted of felonies or domestic violence.

AP - Attorneys general argue that the rule change will make it easier for individuals who cannot legally possess firearms to access them, including those convicted of felonies or domestic violence.

AP - The Department of Justice argues that 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.

HuffPost - The Department of Justice revisited the 1927 law, claiming it is unconstitutional and violates the Second Amendment.

HuffPost - Attorneys general argue that the rule change would make it easier for individuals who cannot legally possess firearms to access them and complicate the resolution of gun crimes.

HOW:

AP - The proposed rules would require firearms to be unloaded and securely packaged when mailed, similar to existing regulations for long-barreled firearms.

AP - Under the proposed rules, individuals could only mail firearms across state lines to themselves in the care of another person and would be required to open it themselves.

HuffPost - The proposed rule would require firearms to be unloaded and securely packaged when mailed, similar to existing regulations for long-barreled firearms.

HuffPost - The rule would allow individuals to mail firearms to themselves in the care of another person when traveling to another state.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 13:21 UTC)

Democratic attorneys general from around two dozen states have sent a letter urging the USPS to withdraw a proposed rule that would allow the mailing of concealable firearms like pistols and revolvers, a significant regulatory change. John Commerford, executive director of the lobbying arm of the National Rifle Association, praised the rule, stating that it would enable firearms to be shipped under the same safety conditions as rifles and shotguns, while John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, warned that it could turn USPS into a “gun trafficking pipeline” for illegal weapons. The proposed rules would require that firearms be unloaded and securely packaged when mailed, similar to existing regulations for long-barreled firearms, but attorneys general argue it could make it easier for individuals who cannot legally possess firearms to access them.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 05:44 UTC)

Democratic attorneys general from around two dozen states have sent a letter opposing a proposed rule change by the USPS that would allow anyone to mail concealable firearms, such as pistols and revolvers, marking the first time this has been considered in nearly 100 years. The Department of Justice has stated that this rule would permit individuals to sell and ship guns within state lines, but attorneys general argue it could make it easier for those who cannot legally possess firearms, including felons and individuals with domestic violence convictions, to access them. The proposed regulations would require that firearms be unloaded and securely packaged when mailed, similar to the current rules for long-barreled firearms.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 04:08 UTC)

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has expressed strong opposition to a proposed rule by the USPS that would allow the mailing of concealable firearms like pistols and revolvers, stating that it would be a disservice to gun violence survivors and law enforcement. The Department of Justice supports this change, arguing that the current patchwork of state laws complicates the transportation of firearms for lawful activities such as target shooting and hunting. If implemented, the new regulations would permit individuals to mail firearms to themselves across state lines, but they would need to be present to open the package upon arrival.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 01:37 UTC)

The United States Postal Service is considering a significant rule change that would allow handguns to be mailed for the first time in nearly 100 years, a move that has sparked opposition from Democratic attorneys general in two dozen states, including Nevada's Aaron Ford, while receiving support from John Commerford of the National Rifle Association. The proposed regulations would permit the mailing of concealable firearms like pistols and revolvers, with the Department of Justice arguing that the Second Amendment mandates USPS to ship constitutionally protected firearms to law-abiding citizens. Under the new rules, firearms would need to be unloaded and securely packaged, and individuals could mail firearms to themselves while traveling, though stricter regulations would apply for shipping across state lines.