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. ยง 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 …
So you are interested in a “gun trust?” The fact is there are a dozen or more places online offering gun trusts for sale. From mere fill in the blank forms and computer generated trusts to more extensive packages that may include a brief consultation with an attorney; any level of service you desire is Read More …
I am commonly asked if a clients pre-existing business entity or family trust can be used to acquire NFA firearms rather than establishing a separate trust specifically for this purpose. Yes of course the entity can be used to acquire NFA firearms, but that doesn’t make it a good idea. A purpose specific NFA Trust Read More …