Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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The South Carolina Legislature has provided immunity from prosecution for anyone who uses deadly force in self-defense in a manner specifically allowed by law. See S.C. Code Ann. § 16-11-450. However, whether the use of deadly force is in a manner allowed by law is still the purview of the courts. In past cases, the Read More …
About this time last year I wrote on the National Reciprocity Bill and where it stood. You can find that information here. Since then, there has been some newsworthy movement. In early December, before completing the tax overhaul legislation, the US House passed two important votes for National Reciprocity. First, the House amended the clean National Reciprocity Read More …
Since the last time I wrote on H. 3930, available here, the bill has moved from the House to the Senate in the SC General Assembly. In the House H. 3930 came up for a floor debate in the House where it was hotly discussed. The House considered three amendments, and they adopted the Committee Amendment Read More …
When you lose your civil rights, including the right to own and bear arms, it is troubling to even think about. Many people hide the fact or deny it. Unfortunately, this is counter productive and does nothing to get your gun rights back. In most instances, time alone will not restore your rights. But, with Read More …
Recently, Constitutional Carry and Permitless Carry has gathered a lot of intention both locally and nationally. In the SC House, the Representatives recently voted against advancing H. 3700; a solidly drafted Constitutional Carry Bill. And, the Representatives felt discord from their constituents for the vote. To offset this negative publicity, the SC House has decided Read More …