GREAT NEWS: DOJ Admits Federal Ban On Mailing Guns Is UNCONSTITUTIONAL!

Published on January 16, 2026
Duration: 13:03

This video reports a significant development where the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel has issued an opinion deeming the federal ban on mailing handguns (18 USC 1715) unconstitutional. The opinion, based on Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Bruen, concludes that the 1927 law lacks historical precedent and fails the 'text and history' test. This admission is framed as a major victory for Second Amendment rights, potentially impacting future enforcement and legal challenges.

Quick Summary

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel has declared the federal ban on mailing handguns (18 USC 1715) unconstitutional. This opinion, released January 15, 2026, states the 1927 law fails the 'text and history' test from the Bruen decision and may lead to non-enforcement.

Chapters

  1. 00:00DOJ Admits Federal Ban on Mailing Guns is Unconstitutional
  2. 00:48Background: Lawsuit Against 18 USC 1715
  3. 02:07Legal Basis: Heller, Bruen, and Rahimi Precedents
  4. 05:40DOJ Office of Legal Counsel Opinion Released
  5. 06:56Practical Implications for Lawful Gun Owners
  6. 07:54Application of the Bruen Test
  7. 09:04Historical Analysis of Firearm Shipping Laws
  8. 10:12Conclusion: Statute is Unconstitutional
  9. 11:27Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal law prohibits the mailing of handguns, and what is its current status?

The federal law in question is 18 USC 1715, enacted in 1927. A recent opinion from the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel has declared this ban unconstitutional, stating it fails to meet the 'text and history' test required by Supreme Court rulings like Bruen.

On what legal grounds did the DOJ declare the handgun mailing ban unconstitutional?

The DOJ's opinion relies on Supreme Court precedents such as Heller, Bruen, and Rahimi. It argues that the Second Amendment protects not only ownership but also the necessary actions to exercise that right, and that the 1927 law lacks sufficient historical precedent for such a ban.

What are the practical implications of the DOJ's opinion on mailing handguns?

The DOJ's admission suggests that the executive branch may decline to enforce 18 USC 1715 and that federal prosecutors should cease charging individuals under this statute for mailing handguns. This could significantly ease transport restrictions for lawful gun owners.

When was the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel opinion on mailing handguns released?

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel released its opinion on the federal ban on mailing handguns on January 15, 2026. This opinion is a key development in the legal challenges against 18 USC 1715.

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