Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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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 …
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 …
The decision to apply for a pardon is not always easy. Very few people seek a pardon twice, and thus the entire procedure is practically unknown to the applicant. So how do you prepare yourself for seeking a pardon? The Department First it is important to understand the procedure for a Pardon in South Carolina. Unlike other Read More …
Representative Richard Hudson (R, NC) introduced the most recent National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill in the US House on January 3, 2017. The bill was introduced with 58 co-sponsors and is currently up to 140 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives. The Legal Effect The bill, if passed, would add to the Gun Control Act Read More …
On February 8, 2017, Representative Jonathan Hill introduced a “Constitutional Carry” bill in the SC House. “Constitutional Carry” though is a loosely defined term that even the most knowledgeable gun rights advocates cannot agree upon. Thus it is not enough to state the intent of the bill; the real question is : What will it Read More …