Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
Trust Your Guns: A firearms, business, and ITAR knowledgeable law practice
You likely know of Biden’s latest rule affecting firearms and firearm owners. This three-hundred-and-some-page monstrosity, known as 2021R-05F, covers everything from the definition of “firearm” to record retention of FFL’s business documents. I’ll focus on one piece of this rule today: “Privately made firearm” or PMFs. What is a Privately made firearm? Well, a PMF is not a Read More …
Most of my clients have a concealed weapons permit (CWP) and will pass a background check in a minute. However, some people are not so lucky. Perhaps it was a foolish act as a kid, an incorrect report, or just a mistake of identity. Regardless of the initial cause, a Denial to purchase a firearm Read More …
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 …