Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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On March 7, 2024 “Constitutional Carry” finally came to South Carolina. Only 232 years, 2 months, and 21 days after ratification of the Second Amendment. But who is counting? Now that we have “it”, exactly what is “it” we have? Well, it certainly isn’t a clean repealing of laws governing firearm possession. Rather it is a Read More …
At first blush, you would expect that South Carolina has friendly gun laws. If you can own it Federally, you can own it here. You can carry in your car’s glove box without a permit. There are no state requirements to buy firearms and ammunition. We are a “shall issue” CWP state. Or are we? Read More …
Most of my clients have a concealed weapons permit (CWP) and will pass a background check in a minute. However, some people are not so lucky. Perhaps it was a foolish act as a kid, an incorrect report, or just a mistake of identity. Regardless of the initial cause, a Denial to purchase a firearm 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 …
Since the last time I wrote on H. 3930, available here, the bill has moved from the House to the Senate in the SC General Assembly. In the House H. 3930 came up for a floor debate in the House where it was hotly discussed. The House considered three amendments, and they adopted the Committee Amendment Read More …