A win is a win.
I read that, and like the prior ruling that the ban was unconstitutional, it seems to only apply to the plaintiffs in that particular case. How is it that a right can be blanket violated, except for the individuals who sue to have it restored? I guess I just don’t understand the court system.
From the article:
“It appears that the Plaintiffs will be able to carry firearms in most post offices in the USA. Plaintiffs include all members of the Second Amendment Foundation and the Firearms Coalition, as well as the two individual Plaintiffs.”
So, if I want to carry in my local post office or on post office property, I need to join one of these organizations? Why not open it up to ALL US CITIZENS like the Second Amendment does?
Note to Self: Plaintiffs needs to include Everyone
Is this for real and in place now? Nearly all of our post offices took away their outside mailing slots due to theft. Many others are in strip malls. Not being able to carry to run in to mail something or even park there seem ridiculous.
AI still says:
Possessing firearms, both open and concealed, is generally prohibited on United States Postal Service (USPS) property, including parking lots. While some recent court rulings (as of early 2026) suggest these bans may be unconstitutional, official USPS policy still enforces strict bans, and violations can lead to arrest and imprisonment.
Key Guidelines Regarding Post Offices and Firearms
Possession on Property: It is illegal to carry or store firearms (including concealed carry) on US Postal Service property, including entrances, parking lots, and vehicles parked on site.
Exceptions: Exceptions generally apply only to official, authorized law enforcement personnel or authorized personnel.
Recent Legal Challenges: Recent court rulings (e.g., 2024-2026) have held that the ban on carrying firearms in post offices is unconstitutional in certain cases, particularly for licensed individuals, but USPS often maintains that its policy remains in effect.
Mailing Firearms: Handguns are generally nonmailable through the USPS, though some recent DOJ guidance has suggested legal reconsiderations. Long guns (rifles/shotguns) can be mailed, but they must be unloaded and declared to the post office.
Penalties:Violating these regulations can result in fines and up to one year in prison, or up to 5 years if used in a crime.
No, not really, but sort of.
Yes if you’re a member of Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), or one of the specifically named individuals as plaintiffs in the suit.
Otherwise, no.
If the ruling is challenged and it goes to SCOTUS and the verdict is upheld, it could then become nationwide. Alternatively, others in various states could file similar claims and/or a class action could be filed. In any event, if it does become nationwide, it’ll be a while before that happens.
Suckage…
I guess that I’ll stick with putting mail in the USPS slot at UPS.
Yeah, this one is still a total head scratcher for me. I am surprised it hasn’t been challenged and reinterpreted more broadly.
The court clearly ruled that banning firearms in the Post Office is unconstitutional based on the Bruen standard. Period. It’s unconstitutional. How in the world does a ruling of constitunality apply only to select citizens based on what social group they belong to?
Based on where (which level/jurisdiction) of court makes the ruling.
The system is designed that way to prevent lower judges from dictating (legislating) to the entire country. In theory, anyway.
Okay, I’ll accept that as reasonable. Thanks.
We have to consider that while we may agree with this ruling, we likely won’t agree with all rulings. Consider a judge in CA deciding that semi-automatic firearms of all types are unconstitutional, and that ruling then being applied nationwide.
We’d be put into a position where SCOTUS would have to review and decide on cases each time any judge anywhere made a ruling. It would be an endless cluster fornication that smells like microwaved diarrhea after a binge night of Taco Bell and 6 year old Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Does Mall signage carry the weight of law there?
Not sure. With so many places to mail a letter (some at USPS facilites), and a high % of them in strip malls…I don’t know how they’d enforce it.
And, I was under the impression that most/all places that may have a sign (not government) usually just ask you to leave or leave it in the car. No foul. No mess.
Our signage doesn’t hold weight so the most a business can do is ask you to leave.
But I can walk into a bank, open carry, and no one bats an eye.