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Proposed Rule Released

Posted onSeptember 26, 2013September 26, 2013AuthorMerting

ATF’s proposed rule ATF-41P is now officially released. The full rule can be found here: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/09/09/2013-21661/machine-guns-destructive-devices-and-certain-other-firearms-background-checks-for-responsible Everyone can now officially begin commenting upon the rule to let the ATF know your thoughts on the rule. Unfortunately, merely complaining, while helpful to show the number of unhappy individuals, is unlikely to make much impact. Rather, thoughtful responses Read More …

Recalling Gun Control Supporters

Posted onSeptember 11, 2013AuthorMerting

Yesterday witnessed the first two political casualties in the liberal push for more anti-gun measures. In two special recall elections in Colorado the Democrat incumbents who were instrumental in implementing statewide gun control laws were recalled and replaced with pro-gun, pro-constitutional Republicans. Many likened this race to a test of the “gun lobby” or the Read More …

Decreasing Wait Times for Form 4 Transfers?

Posted onAugust 12, 2013AuthorMerting

One can hope, and at least one South Carolina shop informed me they had a Form 4 returned in two months! But unfortunately the average response time for Form 4’s appears to be increasing. Many Form 4’s have been pending for over six months, and normal wait is in the vicinity of nine months. It Read More …

A Sad Day

Posted onDecember 15, 2012AuthorMerting

Yesterday Connecticut was subject to a terrible tragedy, and now is a time for mourning. 20 some families are bearing a horrific loss during what should be the most joyous time of year. During this season of celebration my heart goes out to those families. Prayers and thoughts are called for now.