Virginia joins 21 states in opposing USPS gun mailing proposal

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 818

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones on Tuesday joined 21 other states in opposing a proposed United States Postal Service rule that would allow certain firearms to be sent through the mail, warning the change could undermine state gun laws and make it easier for prohibited individuals to obtain weapons.

In a multi-state comment letter, the attorneys general argue the proposal is unlawful and would create what they describe as a dangerous loophole in …

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