# 27 C.F.R. § 478.146 (2026): Deliveries by mail to certain persons

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_146

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 478.146 (2026)
- **Heading:** Deliveries by mail to certain persons
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter II: BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 478: COMMERCE IN FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION / Subpart I: Exemptions, Seizures, and Forfeitures / § 478.146: § 478.146   Deliveries by mail to certain persons.

## Text

The provisions of this part shall not be construed as prohibiting a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer from depositing a firearm for conveyance in the mails to any officer, employee, agent, or watchman who, pursuant to the provisions of section 1715 of title 18, U.S.C., is eligible to receive through the mails pistols, revolvers, and other firearms capable of being concealed on the person, for use in connection with his official duties.

## Nearby sections

- [27 C.F.R. § 478.141 (2026) § 478.141   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_141.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.142 (2026) § 478.142   Effect of pardons and expunctions of convictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_142.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.143 (2026) § 478.143   Relief from disabilities incurred by indictment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_143.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.145 (2026) § 478.145   Research organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_145.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.146 (2026) § 478.146   Deliveries by mail to certain persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_146.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.147 (2026) § 478.147   Return of firearm.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_147.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.148 (2026) § 478.148   Armor piercing ammunition intended for sporting or industrial purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_148.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.149 (2026) § 478.149   Armor piercing ammunition manufactured or imported for the purpose of testing or experimentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_149.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.150 (2026) § 478.150   Alternative to NICS in certain geographical locations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_150.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.151 (2026) § 478.151   Semiautomatic rifles or shotguns for testing or experimentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_151.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.152 (2026) § 478.152   Seizure and forfeiture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_152.md)

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