Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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Earlier we examined what rights a person engaged in open carry has regarding stops by police. There I noted that a traffic stop is a bit different animal. A traffic stop starts with an observation by the police of a criminal infraction. The nature of that infraction is normally minor and the stop is not a 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 …
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 …
When travelling in state with a NFA firearm you are subject to the normal laws regarding firearms in your state. In South Carolina for instance, the firearm, if a handgun, cannot be concealed without a concealed weapons permit, and firearms may not be carried openly in public. These laws are subject to change by the Read More …