Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
Trust Your Guns: A firearms, business, and ITAR knowledgeable law practice
For clients looking to restore their firearm rights a fundamental question is whether to pursue a pardon or an expunction (i.e. expungement). There are many factors which affect the ultimate decision, and we will consider some of these today. Qualifications To start, you should determine whether you qualify for a pardon or an expunction. If Read More …
Mental committal, involuntary committal, mental adjudication, adjudicated incompetent, a finding of mentally defective. However you say it, the Probate Court in SC can determine your sanity and take away your rights. This is a serious finding, and unfortunately one that many clients do not remember in detail. I understand this is a difficult time in your Read More …
It’s a sinking feeling. You spend a day in class learning about the law. You pass the shooting test with flying colors. You roll your fingerprints without hesitation knowing that you’re a “good guy” and send your CWP application off to SLED with your hard earned money. You wait. It’s hard, but everyone tells you Read More …
Clients commonly enquire whether a pardon will, or has, restored their firearm rights in South Carolina. This question however cannot be answered without a bit more information. To provide a worthy answer, I must know where the pardon was issued and for what it was issued. Every jurisdiction has its own rules, and they must Read More …