A U.S. Congresswoman from South Carolina has introduced two pro-gun measures that would free shotgun purchasers from miles of red tape and restore the ability to ship concealable firearms through the U.S. Postal Service.
U.S. Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-South Carolina, introduced the Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act and the No Frivolous Applications for Short-Barreled Shotguns Act on April 28.
“South Carolinians and Americans across the country deserve leaders who will protect their constitutional rights—not bureaucrats who tie them up with red tape,” Re. Biggs said in a news release announcing the legislation. “These bills restore common sense, stand up for the Second Amendment and make sure freedom isn’t lost to outdated laws and regulations.”
The Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act repeals the federal prohibition on mailing concealable firearms through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). By ensuring that lawful gun owners and small businesses can ship firearms safely and reliably through USPS, the bill would prevent future administrations from weaponizing postal policy against Second Amendment rights.
The No Frivolous Applications for Short-Barreled Shotguns Act removes short-barreled shotguns (SBSs) from unnecessary federal regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA), eliminating costly and burdensome registration requirements. If passed, law-abiding citizens would no longer have to pay a $200 tax or complete months-long paperwork just to own a practical firearm for self-defense.
“Freedom shouldn’t be measured by the length of a shotgun barrel or limited by a post office counter,” Rep. Biggs said. “These bills defend personal liberty, protect small businesses and make it clear that in America—especially in South Carolina’s 3rd District—we still believe in the Constitution. I am proud to fight for gun owners, hunters and defenders of freedom.”
Upon introduction, both measures drew immediate support from several gun-rights organizations, including the National Rifle Association.
“Federal laws and regulations inexplicably prohibit the mailing of handguns and ammunition, even though it is completely legal to mail rifles, shotguns, and other firearm accessories,” said John Commerford, executive director of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action. “Due to these restrictions, the only lawful method for sending these products is through a common carrier. Unfortunately, major common carriers have limited the ability to ship firearms and firearm parts beyond what is required by law, leaving individuals with few options. This important legislation will ensure that gun owners have the ability to legally mail their handguns and ammunition for lawful purposes.”
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm industry’s trade association, is also supporting both measures.
“The ability to ship a handgun through the U.S. Postal Service is critically important to the firearm industry, and this legislation to remove archaic restrictions, while maintaining safeguards for firearm security, is the right legislation at the right time,” said Lawrence Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel. “Handguns are overwhelmingly the most popular-selling firearms in America. The transfer of handguns is more restrictive than that for rifles and shotguns, which are not subject to the same U.S. Postal Service restrictions.
“Congresswoman Sheri Biggs’ legislation would remove these antiquated barriers while maintaining the same security safeguards as required by other firearms for shipment. The firearm industry is grateful for Representative Biggs’ leadership to bring our laws into the 21st Century.”
Why do we have two articles on the same bills? Do you and Darwin not talk to each other?
Deja view😀
Vu deja……. This ain’t EVER happened before.
We know that we had two go up. Two different writers, two different views. We don’t usually do this, but we’ll let this one slide.