Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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The Mossberg Shockwave made a splash earlier this year and now Saurez International is offering the similar Stakeout based off of the Remington 870. These two firearms are “birds-head grip” shotguns with barrels slightly longer than 14 inches. Each is pump operated with an overall length slightly longer than 26 inches. And neither is considered a firearm Read More …
Mental committal, involuntary committal, mental adjudication, adjudicated incompetent, a finding of mentally defective. However you say it, the Probate Court in SC can determine your sanity and take away your rights. This is a serious finding, and unfortunately one that many clients do not remember in detail. I understand this is a difficult time in your Read More …
Purchasers of suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and other NFA firearms commonly enquire how long the process will take. Unfortunately, whenever I answer that question, I’m driving looking in the rearview mirror. I can guess how long a current submittal will take based upon a) the length of time it took to process a Form 4 approved today, Read More …
In 1968 Congress opened a thirty (30) day amnesty period where any person possessing an unregistered NFA firearm could register said NFA firearm for free and without liability for any previous violations of the law. During this time hundreds of firearms were registered including many war trophies. The actual law allowed for up to ninety days and Read More …
It’s a sinking feeling. You spend a day in class learning about the law. You pass the shooting test with flying colors. You roll your fingerprints without hesitation knowing that you’re a “good guy” and send your CWP application off to SLED with your hard earned money. You wait. It’s hard, but everyone tells you Read More …