Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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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 …
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 …
The NFA transfer process takes time, and in today’s world a lot can happen in nine months. Clients commonly ask me what happens if they move out of state while a transfer is pending approval. Well, if properly prepared for, the move won’t affect the transfer. If not prepared for then you will have to Read More …
I am often asked if regular firearms, such as pistols and rifles with barrels longer than 16 inches (here after referred to as “Title I Firearms”), can be placed into a NFA Trust. Any property, including Title I Firearms, can be placed into the trust, but this does not necessarily mean one should place the Read More …
Recent calls for a ban on “assault rifles” and magazines and a requirement for universal background checks has led to an unprecedented demand for modern sporting rifles (MSRs). This demand for MSRs has increased the demand for all complimentary accessories such as magazines, ammunition, and silencers. This demand has caused a sharp increase in the Read More …