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NewsCBS News PoliticsMay 8, 2026United States

USPS Proposes Rule Change to Allow Mailing of Handguns

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule that would allow individuals to mail handguns for the first time in nearly a century, following a Department of Justice opinion that the current ban is unconstitutional. Attorneys general from two dozen states have formally opposed the change, arguing it would bypass state-level background checks and complicate law enforcement efforts to track illegal weapons.

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If implemented, this rule would allow private citizens to ship handguns through the mail, potentially bypassing state-mandated background checks and safety requirements currently enforced by licensed dealers.

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