Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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Silencers, Suppressors, and Cans: Oh my! What’s the difference? Nothing really; all of the names refer to the same item. Silencer is the name used by Congress to designate a device for “silencing, muffling, or diminishing the report of a portable firearm, including any combination of parts, designed or redesigned, and intended for use in Read More …
Suppressors, referred to as silencers in the NFA, are legal for hunting on private land in SC. Most public lands, such as WMAs have minor firearm restrictions that normally do not include restrictions on suppressors, and it easy to check the DNR Regulation book or call to ensure your firearm is legal before hunting on Read More …
NFA dealers in the Upstate of South Carolina are reporting a current Form 4 processing time of 5 to 6 months. While this time is a bit absurd for a two page form (four pages if you count the instructions), the ATF has taken steps to increase their throughput. The ATF has hired several temporary Read More …