UNBELIEVABLE HISTORIC BREAKING NEWS! DOJ DECLARES FEDERAL GUN LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL!

Published on January 15, 2026
Duration: 14:13

This video details a significant legal development where the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel has declared federal law 18 U.S.C. 1715 unconstitutional. This law prohibited mailing concealable handguns via USPS. The analysis, presented by Mark W. Smith, emphasizes that this ban infringes upon Second Amendment rights, particularly the ability to transport and receive firearms, as it lacks historical precedent and burdens lawful gun ownership.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice has declared federal law 18 U.S.C. 1715 unconstitutional, a statute that prohibited mailing concealable handguns. This decision, analyzed by Mark W. Smith, is based on the Second Amendment and Supreme Court precedents like Bruen, arguing the law burdens firearm transport and lacks historical basis.

Chapters

  1. 00:00DOJ Declares Federal Gun Law Unconstitutional
  2. 01:19Context of the DOJ Memorandum
  3. 04:10Legal Analysis of Section 1715
  4. 06:24Practical Burdens on Gun Owners
  5. 08:35Recognition of Ancillary Second Amendment Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal law has the DOJ declared unconstitutional?

The U.S. Department of Justice has declared 18 U.S.C. 1715 unconstitutional. This federal statute, enacted in 1927, prohibited the mailing of concealable handguns, such as pistols and revolvers, through the U.S. Postal Service.

Why has 18 U.S.C. 1715 been deemed unconstitutional?

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel determined that 18 U.S.C. 1715 violates the Second Amendment. The memo argues the law burdens the right to transport and receive firearms and lacks historical precedent, making it invalid under current legal interpretations like the Bruen decision.

What are the implications of this DOJ decision for gun owners?

This declaration signifies a major shift, suggesting that the federal government may cease enforcing the handgun mail ban against law-abiding citizens. It also reinforces the recognition of ancillary rights essential for exercising Second Amendment freedoms, such as acquiring and training with firearms.

Who is Mark W. Smith and what is his role in this discussion?

Mark W. Smith is presented as an authority on Second Amendment history and law, evidenced by his published works. He is the speaker in the video, analyzing and announcing the DOJ's memorandum that declares 18 U.S.C. 1715 unconstitutional.

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