Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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This summer the Spartanburg County Council formed a ‘Citizen Committee’ to review complaints of firearms discharge in the County and determine if an ordinance was necessary to limit or control the actions of residents. This week, the Committee wrapped up its meetings and recommended no changes to the County’s ordinances. In coming to this conclusion, the Read More …
A minor is anyone under the age of 18 in South Carolina, and there are specific restrictions on ownership and possession of firearms by minors. As gun owners, we want to teach our children how to responsibly use firearms, and many children can be trusted with firearms long before reaching adulthood. However, we must also be Read More …
Owners of registered firearms commonly ask about their duty to update paperwork and notify the ATF if they move. While there is some disagreement about the extent of the duty to notify the ATF, it is clear the ATF has been charged by Congress to keep a list of registered firearms including their location. 26 U.S.C. Read More …
Where can I carry a pistol in my car is a common question I hear. As always, the first answer is it depends. State laws affect this right greatly, and for this article we will focus only on South Carolina law. It also makes a difference whether you have a Concealed Weapons Permit or the Read More …
Earlier we examined what rights a person engaged in open carry has regarding stops by police. There I noted that a traffic stop is a bit different animal. A traffic stop starts with an observation by the police of a criminal infraction. The nature of that infraction is normally minor and the stop is not a Read More …