House Democrat Challenges USPS Plan to Ease Handgun Shipping Rules, Citing Crime Concerns
Rep. Maxwell Frost, a Democrat from Florida, is raising concerns over the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) proposed rule to ease restrictions on shipping handguns through the mail. The USPS's proposal aims to align with a January opinion from the Justice Department, which deemed the federal prohibition on mailing concealable firearms unconstitutional. The proposed changes would allow handguns to be mailed under the same conditions as rifles and shotguns. Frost argues that this change could lead to increased illegal handgun trafficking, as it would enable criminals to bypass federal background checks and state firearm laws. He has requested USPS to address several enforcement questions by May 14, including security measures to prevent theft and compliance with state laws requiring handgun transfers through licensed dealers. 
