Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
For those of you who were following the proposed ATF rule on how trusts buy firearms, you’ll remember that June was the month we expected an update. That update actually came late last month. What was it? Merely a postponement of any action until January of 2015. (See here.) All is normal for the remainder Read More …