Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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The Mossberg Shockwave made a splash earlier this year and now Saurez International is offering the similar Stakeout based off of the Remington 870. These two firearms are “birds-head grip” shotguns with barrels slightly longer than 14 inches. Each is pump operated with an overall length slightly longer than 26 inches. And neither is considered a firearm Read More …
For those of you who have followed the ATF 41-P proposed rule you know that the ATF is considering requiring additional paperwork and documentation supporting Form 4 and Form 1 applications for entity submittals. Specifically, all “responsible persons” will be required to submit fingerprint cards, pictures, and a chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) sign off. Read More …
US Representative Matt Salmon of Arizona introduced H.R. 3799 that would remove suppressors from the list of firearms controlled by the National Firearms Act. Under the proposed bill suppressors would remain firearms and be subject to all restrictions and controls currently in place on firearms such as handguns. So should we rejoice? The Good Removing suppressors Read More …
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 …
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 …