The U.S. Postal Service is considering a rule change that would allow private individuals to mail handguns through the postal system.

This proposal represents a significant shift in federal firearm transport policy. If implemented, it would remove a century-old restriction on how citizens move concealable weapons across state lines and within the U.S.

The proposal was announced on May 7 [2]. It seeks to overturn a law from 1927 that has barred the mailing of concealable firearms for 99 years [1], unless the shipment was handled by licensed dealers.

The U.S. Department of Justice, under the administration of President Donald Trump, is driving the initiative. The Department of Justice said the 1927 restriction is unconstitutional and violates the Second Amendment. The administration intends to expand the ability of gun owners to transport their firearms.

This change would affect the nationwide USPS system. While the rule applies across the country, officials have noted the impact on states such as Nevada. The proposal focuses specifically on handguns and other firearms deemed concealable, which have been subject to the strictest mailing limitations for nearly a century.

The transition from a licensed-only system to one allowing private citizens to use the mail would change the logistics of firearm commerce and personal transport. The Department of Justice said the move aligns with a broader interpretation of constitutional rights regarding weaponry.

“The USPS is considering a rule change that would allow private individuals to mail handguns.”

The proposal signals a move toward deregulation of firearm transport by leveraging the federal postal infrastructure. By challenging the 1927 law as unconstitutional, the Department of Justice is attempting to lower the barrier for private gun transfers, potentially increasing the volume of firearms moving through the mail without the mediation of licensed dealers.