Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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Extreme Risk Protection Orders; Gun Violence Restraining Orders; Risk Protection Orders; Risk Warrants; Procedures for the Seizure and Retention of a Firearm. These various names, some descriptive, some cryptic, are all referring to the general idea more commonly know as Red Flag Laws. Red Flag Laws are a hot topic among progressive media, Democrats, and Read More …
Chances are, you have or have considered purchasing firearms regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA). That might include a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR). Or perhaps you, or a friend, have taken a shortcut and are using an AR-15 pistol with a brace in lieu of a SBR. The two function practically the same; so Read More …
The South Carolina Legislature has provided immunity from prosecution for anyone who uses deadly force in self-defense in a manner specifically allowed by law. See S.C. Code Ann. § 16-11-450. However, whether the use of deadly force is in a manner allowed by law is still the purview of the courts. In past cases, the Read More …
When you own firearms regulated by the National Firearm Act (NFA), you must remain aware of your continuing obligations to the ATF. One of these obligations is securing written permission from the ATF before traveling out of state. The NFA Guns Affected This permission is not required of all NFA firearms, but only certain types. Specifically, you must properly Read More …
If you own a SBR based on the AR platform chances are you have, or are tempted to buy, multiple uppers for the firearm. This is just fine if you follow a few technicalities. First: The Firearm A short barreled rifle (SBR) is defined as a rifle with a barrel less than 16” in length. Read More …