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Tag: ATF

Why a Local Attorney?

Posted onJune 1, 2015AuthorMerting

So you are interested in a “gun trust?” The fact is there are a dozen or more places online offering gun trusts for sale. From mere fill in the blank forms and computer generated trusts to more extensive packages that may include a brief consultation with an attorney; any level of service you desire is Read More …

CategoriesTrust BenefitsTagsATF, Form 1, Gun Trust, liability

The hullabaloo about SS109

Posted onMarch 18, 2015AuthorMerting

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 …

CategoriesCurrent NewsTagsammunition, ATF, green tip, Political Action

Unintentionally Manufacturing an SBR

Posted onJanuary 23, 2015January 24, 2015AuthorMerting

If you have an AR type rifle or pistol and have been in a gun store in the past six months, chances are you have noticed the new Sig ‘Pistol Brace.’ This oddly looking foam “U” slid over the rear of the protruding buffer tube was designed to fit over the forearm of the user Read More …

CategoriesCurrent NewsTagsAny Other Weapon, ATF, NFA, pistol brace, Short-Barreled Rifle

Delayed Again; ATF 41P on the back burner

Posted onDecember 21, 2014January 23, 2015AuthorMerting

Last month the American Suppressor Association reported discussing the future of ATF 41P with the ATF. From their conversation they determined that action is not expected until at least May of 2015 and maybe as late as December of 2015. If you have been watching this and timing your entry into the NFA market, you Read More …

CategoriesCurrent News, UncategorizedTagsATF, ATF-41P, eforms

Midterms and Gun Control

Posted onNovember 8, 2014AuthorMerting

There is more commentary on what the midterm elections meant for gun control and gun rights than anyone can shake a stick at. I do not intend to dive into the main discussion here and believe it sufficient to say that gun control measures will have a significantly harder time passing through the new Congress after Read More …

CategoriesGeneral NFATagsATF, ATF-41P, gun control, midterm elections, NFA, Political Action

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