Videos tagged with Handgun Shipping

This video discusses a significant policy change allowing Americans to mail handguns through the US Postal Service, stemming from a January 2026 Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) opinion. The OLC determined that the existing federal statute (18 USC 1715) prohibiting the mailing of handguns was unconstitutional as applied to constitutionally protected firearms. The Postal Service is now proposing new regulations to align with this opinion, permitting handguns to be mailed under similar conditions as rifles and shotguns, provided they are unloaded and sent between authorized persons.

This video details the lawsuit filed by Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) seeking summary judgment against the USPS ban on mailing handguns, which dates back to the Prohibition era. The organizations argue the ban is unconstitutional under the Supreme Court's Bruen test, as it lacks historical precedent and infringes on Second Amendment rights. The lawsuit aims to re-establish a reliable, constitutionally protected method for handgun shipping nationwide, distinguishing the USPS as a government entity obligated to uphold these rights, unlike private carriers.

This segment clarifies the legalities of shipping firearms across state lines. It explains that if a firearm legally belongs to you, it can be returned to you via UPS or FedEx, even if a dealer is not involved. However, if the person sending the gun is not the legal owner, it must be shipped through a licensed dealer.

This guide, presented by attorney Adam Kraut, Esq., details the legalities of shipping firearms within the United States. It covers restrictions for individuals using USPS, exceptions for FFLs and C&R licensees, and requirements for private carriers like FedEx and UPS. Key takeaways include the prohibition of mailing concealable firearms by individuals via USPS, specific length requirements for shipping long guns, and the necessity of using an FFL for interstate handgun shipments.