Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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Last month I wrote regarding the costs and benefits of using E-Forms. Unfortunately, the situation has not improved. For those unaware, ATF E-Forms is a new system that allows for the electronic filing of Form 4s and Form 1s. This system is only available to entities like NFA Trusts, and generally results in a faster Read More …
Comments continue to roll in to the ATF in regards to proposed rule ATF-41P. As of this afternoon, slightly less than 1500 comments have been submitted, and most of those are against this proposed regulation. While that is a good thing, some people do not understand the significant changes this rule imposes. For the benefit Read More …
The Prince Law Firm declared yesterday the “NFA Day of Reckoning.” The campaign to stop ATF 41P has just begun. The comment period for this proposed rule has not yet opened, but it is time to write your Senators and Congressmen. For our SC US Senators I am providing to all two templates. Form letters Read More …
Today’s announcements by the Obama administration signal a potential change in the regulations governing the purchase of NFA firearms by NFA Trusts and companies. The language of the to-be-proposed rule has not been released, but it is rumored to affect the background check requirements for individual trustees or officers. The ATF has announced several times Read More …
One can hope, and at least one South Carolina shop informed me they had a Form 4 returned in two months! But unfortunately the average response time for Form 4’s appears to be increasing. Many Form 4’s have been pending for over six months, and normal wait is in the vicinity of nine months. It Read More …