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DOJ Ruling May Prompt Revisions in Handgun Shipment Protocols

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Since its inception nearly a century ago, the rule prohibiting the mailing of handguns has stood firm. Now, the Department of Justice is considering a significant shift, sparking a lively debate among advocates and opponents alike.

In a landmark decision this January, the DOJ deemed the United States Postal Service’s policy against mailing handguns unconstitutional. Following this, the USPS introduced a proposal last month that would potentially allow individuals to send concealable firearms, such as pistols and revolvers, through the mail.

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