10 Items You Are Banned From Mailing in Idaho

Many in the Magic Valley enjoy complaining about the mail service, but these men and women are out there doing their best and a service that we all take for granted every day. Yes, there are times that our mail is late or packages get delayed or lost, but without mail, it would be tough to send things to family members and friends in other places. The mail service is used every day and is a luxury that isn't appreciated enough. All of us send things in the mail and receive things in the mail, but did you know that there are certain things that you are banned from mailing in the state of Idaho? Here are some of the things to not put in the mail, or you could find yourself in trouble.

Can You Mail Alcohol in Idaho?

Did you know it is against the United States Postal Service's policy to ship alcohol? There are ways to send your favorite alcoholic beverage to family members, but the postal service isn't one of them. Find a different way, or jump on a plane and deliver it yourself. 

No Mailing Handguns in Idaho

This one is pretty obvious. Without being a manufacturer or a licensed dealer, you can't get a handgun through the mail. There are rare exceptions but you are better off not attempting it. This one might be a blow for those looking to sell and ship some of their guns or buy one. 

You Can't Mail Ammo in Idaho

Attempting to send an unloaded handgun is one thing, but sending ammo is another. There are far too many chemicals and things that can go wrong with sending ammo through the mail. It is essentially a little explosive, which is frowned upon by the mailing service. 

Don't Send Matches in the Idaho Mail

Matches are not toys. We are taught that at a young age, and they also aren't meant to be sent through the mail. One wrong strike while being delivered, and things could go up in flames. Why anyone would need to send or order matches through the mail is a mystery as well. 

Airbags Can't be Mailed in Idaho

This one might be a little more off the radar and odd, but you can't mail airbags in Idaho. There are chemicals inside explosive airbags, which is how the bag expands during a crash. Sending any kind of explosive through the mail is banned. Sorry to burst your bubble, but you can't send your friend an airbag for their birthday. 

Don't Mail Certain Pets in Idaho

Mailing an animal or pet is a bad idea. There are many animals on the list that you can't mail, such as dogs, cats, turtles, snakes, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even squirrels. While getting an adorable pet through the mail would be fantastic, it isn't going to happen. 

Fireworks Can't Be Mailed in Idaho

If you can't mail ammo or airbags, there is no way you can send a firework. There are chemicals, explosives, and far too much that could go wrong. 

Explosives Banned from Being Mailed in Idaho

To round out some of the ones above, you can't send explosives of any kind. Sorry, no grenades or anything that can go boom in the mail. This should be common sense, but they made the list for a reason, meaning people have tried. 

Gasoline is Illegal to Mail in Idaho

Sending gasoline through the mail seems odd, but makes sense. It is highly flammable and why take a chance of something going wrong if you don't have to? I don't see a situation where gasoline would need to be mailed either. 

No Mailing Marijuana in Idaho

Marijuana is still illegal in Idaho, making it going through mail still illegal. You can drive to some nearby states and purchase some at your own risk, but you can't order it through the mail in the Gem State. 

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It might be a bummer to find out there are certain things you can't mail or receive in the mail, but many of these are for obvious reasons. Some of them you can get through delivery services, but in terms of going through the USPS, you are out of luck.