BREAKING NEWS: GUN MAIL BAN FINALLY UNDER ATTACK! (lawsuit filed)

Published on July 22, 2025
Duration: 12:46

A lawsuit has been filed by Gun Owners of America and the Gun Owners Foundation challenging the federal law prohibiting ordinary Americans from mailing handguns via the U.S. Postal Service. The lawsuit argues this 1920s-era law, specifically 18 USC 1715, violates the Second Amendment by infringing upon the implicit right to acquire firearms, which is seen as essential to the right to keep and bear arms. The plaintiffs contend there is no historical tradition supporting such a restriction on mailing handguns.

Quick Summary

A lawsuit filed by Gun Owners of America challenges federal law 18 USC 1715, which prohibits ordinary Americans from mailing handguns via the U.S. Postal Service. The plaintiffs argue this 1920s-era law violates the Second Amendment by infringing upon the implicit right to acquire firearms, asserting there's no historical tradition supporting such a restriction.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Breaking News: Gun Mail Ban Lawsuit Filed
  2. 00:38Introduction: Mark Smith, Host
  3. 00:49Legal Challenge to 20th Century Gun Law
  4. 01:44Prohibition Era Ban on Handgun Mailing
  5. 02:02Second Amendment and Mailing Handguns
  6. 02:26Ancillary Rights and the Second Amendment
  7. 03:02The Right to Acquire a Firearm
  8. 04:58Challenge to 18 USC 1715
  9. 05:18Statement from Eric Pratt (GOA)
  10. 05:48Exceptions to the Mail Ban
  11. 06:19Plaintiff Bernita Shrev's Case
  12. 06:52Historical Context of Mail and Firearms
  13. 07:51Historical Tradition of Firearms Regulation
  14. 09:0519th Century History as Confirmatory Analytic
  15. 10:32Potential DOJ Response
  16. 11:56U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal law is being challenged in the new lawsuit regarding mailing handguns?

The lawsuit challenges federal law 18 USC 1715, which prohibits ordinary Americans from mailing handguns through the U.S. Postal Service. This law, enacted around the 1920s, is being contested as unconstitutional.

Who filed the lawsuit against the federal handgun mail ban?

The lawsuit was filed by Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation on behalf of a Pennsylvania resident named Bernita Shrev. They argue the ban infringes upon Second Amendment rights.

What is the main legal argument against the handgun mail ban?

The primary argument is that the ability to ship and receive handguns is an implicit or ancillary right protected by the Second Amendment, essential for the right to keep and bear arms. The plaintiffs also cite a lack of historical tradition supporting such a ban.

Does the federal law prohibit mailing all firearms through the USPS?

No, the federal law specifically targets handguns. According to the lawsuit's interpretation, it does not apply to the mailing of unloaded long guns, such as rifles and shotguns, by ordinary Americans.

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