US administration considers allowing handgun mail delivery after 99 years; 24 state attorneys general oppose

A contentious proposal within the Trump administration to permit the mailing of handguns through the US Postal Service (USPS) has ignited a fierce debate, potentially reopening a policy dormant for nearly a century. The Department of Justice's reinterpretation of a 1927 law, deeming the ban on mail-order firearm delivery unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, has paved the way for this reconsideration. This potential shift, if enacted, would allow individuals, not just licensed dealers, to ship handguns via mail, a move that has sent shockwaves through various advocacy groups and state governments.

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Leading the charge against this proposal are the attorneys general of 24 states, predominantly led by Democrats. They have penned a letter to the USPS urging the withdrawal of the proposed amendment, expressing grave concerns that it would significantly ease access to firearms for criminals and individuals legally prohibited from owning them. Citing the devastating Las Vegas shooting in 2017 as a stark reminder of the perils of gun violence, they argue that facilitating easier firearm acquisition through the mail would be an affront to victims and law enforcement alike. Their primary worry is that such a policy would undermine state-level regulations on gun ownership, including background checks and safety training, by allowing firearms to bypass these crucial safeguards through interstate mail delivery.

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The gun lobby and gun control advocates are predictably at opposing ends of this issue. The National Rifle Association (NRA) has lauded the potential change as a victory for law-abiding gun owners, emphasizing that it would allow for the shipment of firearms under common-sense safety conditions. Conversely, gun control organizations like Everytown for Gun Safety have vehemently condemned the proposal, warning that the USPS could become a conduit for illegal arms trafficking, thereby complicating law enforcement's efforts to prevent gun crime. The debate highlights the deep ideological chasm in the United States regarding firearm regulation and the interpretation of constitutional rights.

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The American plan and proposal is still being reviewed by Iran, and after summing up its points of view, Iran will convey its views to the Pakistani side.