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

Published on January 16, 2026
Duration: 13:03

This video details a significant legal victory where the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) has admitted that the federal ban on mailing handguns via USPS, codified in 18 USC 1715, is unconstitutional. The admission stems from a lawsuit filed by Gun Owners of America (GOA) and others, arguing the ban violates Second Amendment rights as interpreted by recent Supreme Court decisions like Heller, Bruen, and Rahimi. The DOJ's opinion concludes the ban fails the 'text and history' test and suggests federal prosecutors should cease enforcing it against handguns.

Quick Summary

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel has declared the federal ban on mailing handguns via USPS (18 USC 1715) unconstitutional. This ruling, based on the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, states the ban fails the 'text and history' test and suggests federal prosecutors should cease enforcement, marking a significant victory for gun rights advocates.

Chapters

  1. 00:00DOJ Admission on Gun Mailing Ban
  2. 00:48Lawsuit Background (18 USC 1715)
  3. 02:07Legal Basis and Precedents
  4. 03:43Sponsorship: Attorneys on Retainer
  5. 05:40DOJ Office of Legal Counsel Opinion
  6. 06:56Practical Implications for Gun Owners
  7. 07:54The Bruen Test Application
  8. 09:04Historical Analysis of Firearm Shipping
  9. 10:12Conclusion on Unconstitutionality
  10. 11:27Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal law prohibited the mailing of handguns?

The federal law prohibiting the mailing of handguns by ordinary citizens through the USPS was 18 USC 1715, enacted in 1927 during the Prohibition era. This ban has now been declared unconstitutional by the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel.

Why did the DOJ admit the federal ban on mailing handguns is unconstitutional?

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) admitted the ban is unconstitutional because it fails the 'text and history' test established by the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. The OLC found no historical tradition supporting such a ban on shipping unloaded firearms.

What are the implications of the DOJ's admission on 18 USC 1715?

The DOJ's admission means the executive branch may cease enforcing 18 USC 1715 against handguns, and federal prosecutors are advised to stop bringing charges under this statute. This is seen as a significant victory for Second Amendment rights regarding firearm transport.

Which organizations were involved in challenging the handgun mailing ban?

Gun Owners of America (GOA), the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), and a private citizen filed the lawsuit challenging 18 USC 1715. Their legal arguments were based on Second Amendment precedents like Heller, Bruen, and Rahimi.

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