Author: Merting

Robert was raised in the pine forests of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. He is a graduate of Wofford College and received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Washington and Lee University. An avid hunter, shooting sports enthusiast and outdoorsman, Robert has built his law practice with a focus on firearms law and the legal structures required for the purchase and protection of firearms. Previously, he worked as in-house counsel to a large defense contractor, from which he brings a depth of business knowledge to his clients. Robert lives in the Upstate and practices law from his office in Greenville, South Carolina.

The 2nd Amendment and the Right to Carry

Posted onFebruary 24, 2014February 24, 2014AuthorMerting

In a recent 9th Circuit case, the Circuit Court struck down parts of California’s restrictive laws governing the carry of concealed guns. This case runs counter to several other Circuits, and we can expect that the US Supreme Court will eventually pick a case to weigh in on. Until that time, Peruta v. County of Read More …

Of Wait Times and E-Forms

Posted onFebruary 9, 2014AuthorMerting

In August of 2013 the ATF introduced E-Forms for the NFA. As of right now, this system is only available to trusts and companies because it cannot accommodate fingerprints, photographs, and CLEO certificates. (And as far as I know, there are no plans to expand the current system.) Form 4s submitted via E-Forms have been Read More …

Happy New Year!

Posted onJanuary 2, 2014AuthorMerting

Best wishes to all for a Happy New Year! The comment period for ATF-41P has been closed for nearly a month now. About 9,500 comments were submitted, and a quick sampling of the comments show that no one is happy with the rule as proposed. The administration has to listen, but they do not have Read More …

Charleston Silencer Shop

Posted onNovember 12, 2013November 12, 2013AuthorMerting

There is a new silencer shop in Charleston, SC. For those of you on the coast this is exciting due to the limited number of gun shops with a class III license. Jeff Ross has opened Carolina Silencer to specialize in the sale of silencers, and he is stream lining the process for the convenience Read More …

ATF-41P and Public Comments

Posted onOctober 27, 2013AuthorMerting

Comments continue to roll in to the ATF in regards to proposed rule ATF-41P. As of this afternoon, slightly less than 1500 comments have been submitted, and most of those are against this proposed regulation. While that is a good thing, some people do not understand the significant changes this rule imposes. For the benefit Read More …