USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

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The Trump administration proposes a rule to allow handguns to be mailed via USPS for the first time in almost a century, reversing a 1927 law.
The U.S. Justice Department supports the change, citing Second Amendment rights and arguing the current law is unconstitutional.
Under the proposed rule, handguns like pistols and revolvers could be mailed, with similar safety requirements as for long-barreled firearms.
Democratic attorneys general from about two dozen states oppose the rule, warning it could undermine state gun laws and increase illegal access.
Nevada's attorney general highlights concerns about easing gun access for criminals and undermining efforts to curb gun violence.
The rule allows intra-state gun shipments by individuals, while interstate mailings are restricted to personal use during travel.
Opponents argue the change would bypass state-level regulations like background checks and burden law enforcement with new tracking needs.
Private carriers like UPS and FedEx currently restrict gun shipments to licensed entities, contrasting with the proposed USPS rule.
Firearm advocacy groups, including the NRA, welcome the change, while gun safety organizations like Everytown express strong opposition.

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