Look, folks, this is big news. The federal government is finally getting out of the way of your rights.
The Postal Service just proposed rules that would allow you to mail handguns lawfully - something that's been banned since 1927. And here's the thing: that old ban? It was literally racist. The 1927 law was passed to stop Black Americans from getting handguns through the mail, as the Congressional record from Senator John K. Shields himself shows. He literally said the purpose was to prevent Black people from circumventing state and local bans on carrying concealed weapons. This was about disarming minorities, plain and simple.
Now fast forward to 2026. The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel issued a memo back in January declaring this handgun mailing ban unconstitutional - and they're right. The Second Amendment protects our right to own and bear arms, and that includes the right to transport them through the mail.
So what does this mean for you? First, it's going to be cheaper to order handguns online or by phone. No more getting ripped off by expensive private carriers like UPS and FedEx who've been gouging us for years. Second, sending your pistol back to the manufacturer for warranty work won't cost an arm and a leg anymore.
The proposed rules would treat handguns like rifles and shotguns when it comes to mailing - they just need to be unloaded, and you'll need tracking and signature confirmation. For out-of-state shipments, there's a few more requirements, but nothing crazy.
Is it perfect? The government rarely does anything efficiently. But this is a step in the right direction. Less regulation, more freedom. That's what we're all about.
The comment period opens April 2nd, 2026, and runs for 30 days. If you want to have your voice heard, that's your chance. But honestly? I think we should just celebrate this win and move on to the next battle.