Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Silencers have been catching on with the hunting crowd and articles on their use have made recent appearances in a couple of popular magazines. The National Rifle Associations’ American Hunter and the classic Fur-Fish-Game each carried articles on silencers in the past several months. As all national publications must do out of necessity, the magazine Read More …