DOJ CAUGHT AGAIN: Admits It Violates 2nd Amendment & Refuses to Kill It

Published on April 16, 2026
Duration: 10:01

This video from Guns & Gadgets details the Department of Justice's admission that 18 USC 1715, which bans mailing handguns via USPS, violates the Second Amendment. Despite this admission, the DOJ is attempting to have a lawsuit challenging the law dismissed by arguing they are not currently enforcing it, rather than repealing the law or allowing a court to strike it down. The speaker criticizes this tactic as a way to avoid a definitive ruling, allowing future administrations to reinstate enforcement.

Quick Summary

The Department of Justice has admitted that 18 USC 1715, which bans mailing handguns via USPS, violates the Second Amendment. However, the DOJ is attempting to dismiss legal challenges by arguing they are not currently enforcing the law, thus avoiding a definitive court ruling that could permanently strike down the unconstitutional statute.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: DOJ's Admission
  2. 00:37Guns & Gadgets Channel Intro
  3. 01:31Sponsor Break: Patriot Gold Group
  4. 02:42The Law: 18 USC 1715
  5. 03:15DOJ's Admission of Unconstitutionality
  6. 03:44DOJ's Strategy: Dismissal, Not Repeal
  7. 04:25Dangerous Government Tactic Explained
  8. 05:08Supreme Court Precedent on Rights Violations
  9. 06:03Contradiction: DOJ vs. USPS Enforcement
  10. 06:31Proposed USPS Regulations
  11. 07:00Translating DOJ's Strategy
  12. 07:44The Core Contradiction: Why Fight to Keep It?
  13. 08:03Broader Implications for Rights
  14. 08:50Viewer Engagement: Do You Trust the DOJ?
  15. 09:10Call to Action: Subscribe & Share
  16. 09:33Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal law does the DOJ admit violates the Second Amendment?

The Department of Justice has admitted that 18 USC 1715, a federal law that bans mailing handguns through the US Postal Service, violates the Second Amendment. This admission was made in a legal brief filed in a federal case.

What is the DOJ's current strategy regarding the unconstitutional firearms law?

Instead of repealing the law or allowing a court to strike it down, the DOJ is attempting to have legal challenges dismissed by arguing they are not currently enforcing the law. They claim this means there is no 'real danger' or 'credible threat of prosecution'.

Why is the DOJ's strategy of claiming non-enforcement problematic?

This tactic allows the unconstitutional law to remain on the books, enabling future administrations to reinstate enforcement. It avoids a definitive court ruling that would permanently invalidate the law, potentially impacting other constitutional rights.

What is the US Postal Service's stance on mailing firearms?

While the DOJ acknowledges the ban on mailing handguns is unconstitutional, the US Postal Service is still enforcing it. However, the USPS has also proposed new regulations that would permit the mailing of lawful firearms, including pistols and revolvers.

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