Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
Trust Your Guns: A firearms, business, and ITAR knowledgeable law practice
It is commonly understood that felons and other prohibited persons cannot own firearms. However, strictly speaking this statement is incorrect. Prohibited Persons cannot possess firearms or control their movement in interstate commerce. (This includes a prohibition on controlling who uses a firearm through the legal theory of constructive possession.) See Henderson v. United States 575 US Read More …
This is something every gun purchaser dreads: the thought your National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check comes back delayed or denied. Embarrassment, frustration, and confusion are just some of the emotions that you may feel. Do not let these get the best of you! Before you take another step, relax and breath. A Read More …
A common question from clients is why should I use a trust to distribute my firearms after death? Phrased another way, what are the advantages of using a trust over a will? Most people are familiar with the concept of a will. In short, at your death a will specifies who receives the property you Read More …
Recently the ATF has waffled on how to interpret an old law. In the 80’s, Congress passed legislation to prohibit the manufacture and importation of handgun ammunition designed to pierce armor. Historically, the law has been applied to practically any round under 50 caliber with the only exceptions being 30-06 and 5.56 “green tip”. Other Read More …
Caveat Emptor. Buyer Beware. When it comes to buying used NFA Firearms nothing is more true. And in the world of the machine gun where every item is used, old this warning applies in double. Consider the average machine gun purchase. An out of state seller demands money up front, they then transfer the gun Read More …