Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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Owners of registered firearms commonly ask about their duty to update paperwork and notify the ATF if they move. While there is some disagreement about the extent of the duty to notify the ATF, it is clear the ATF has been charged by Congress to keep a list of registered firearms including their location. 26 U.S.C. Read More …
Caveat Emptor. Buyer Beware. When it comes to buying used NFA Firearms nothing is more true. And in the world of the machine gun where every item is used, old this warning applies in double. Consider the average machine gun purchase. An out of state seller demands money up front, they then transfer the gun Read More …
In the NFA world, the ATF is notorious for poor record keeping. With the advent of computers and databases one would expect these problems to be under control. Unfortunately this is not the case and the ATF continues to lose NFA firearm registration forms. The effect can range from merely a nuisance to devastating depending Read More …
This comes as old news to most, but the scarcity of ammo that developed in late 2012 has continued through the first quarter of 2013. Prices have increased by as much as 50 to 100% at retailers, and wholesaler costs have increased 10 to 25%. Unfortunately there is little evidence that supply will match demand Read More …
Many casual firearm owners are stunned when they learn the price of fully automatic weapons. After this sticker shock wears off, the person begins to ask why. The answer is simple, supply and demand. No new machine guns may be brought to market, thus the supply is limited by those willing to sell used firearms. Read More …