$free eBound Starter Plan for small FFLs
Orchid eBound is $0 for users with under 100 A&D / 4473 transactions per year
One Software Platform
Leave Behind 3rd Party Integrations For Compliance & Services
1# Compliance Program
Cut Excess Cost and Eliminate FFL Risk with On-Call Regulatory Experts
12+
Years in Business
2,000+
FFLs Served
8,000+
FFL Software Users
Orchid is the leading provider of FFL software, regulatory compliance services, and 2A payment processing exclusively for the firearms industry
Orchid eBound is set apart with the only bound book that’s supported by an in-house compliance team and native electronic 4473 storage solution, eliminating the need for third-party integrations. With over a billion transactions processed and more than 50% of all U.S.-manufactured firearms flowing through Orchid eBound, we’ve become the trusted partner for thousands of FFLs. Unlike some other providers, which rely on third-party compliance and digital storage partners to complete their solution, Orchid provides FFLs with a comprehensive A&D solution, backed by a 100% ATF revocation defense guarantee*. And, unlike some of our bound book competitors, no Orchid eBound client has ever faced a revocation hearing because of our software.
Gun Store Software
Orchid eBound
$0 for up to 100 Acquisitions Per Year
Orchid eBound™ is the simplest, most compliant and most trusted FFL compliance software for A&D bound books & ATF form 4473. Every user is protected by the only Attorney Defense 100% Guaranteed* Against ATF, offered by Orchid Law.
Orchid POS
Starting at $175/mo
Orchid POS™ is the industry’s most robust cloud-based software for single and multi-store retail FFLs and shooting ranges. Enjoy live catalogs, gunsmithing, QuickBooks, Courses, Rentals, and much more. Now seamlessly integrated with GunBroker.com and Guns.com.
Orchid POS + eCommerce
Starting at $250/mo
Orchid eCommerce™ is the most inexpensive full-service firearm website that natively integrates with Orchid POS™. Sell in-store and vendor held inventory and drop ship to customers throughout the US. Manage your site with a simple to use, no-code, SEO optimized platform.
Orchid eState
Starting at $20/mo
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FFL Legal & Compliance Services
ATF Advisory
Starting at just $19 per month
The ATF Transaction Advisory Program, a game-changing resource designed specifically for retail gun stores. Give your retal staff someone to call for critical firearm transfer, 4473 and bound book questions. Only $19 mo per store.
FFL Legal Support
Pay by the Hour - Only As Needed
Understand laws related to FFL / SOT licensing, firearm classification, ATF rulings, ATF variances, ATF eForms and NFA transfers and dissecting state gun laws. Experts in ATF inspections and FFL revocation defense*.
Firearm Import / Export
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We can help your business avoid penalties and potentially even jail time by ensuring all necessary steps in the processes are completed efficiently and comply with Import and Export regulations regulations. Experts in licensing, product classification, compliance programs and disclosures.
Firearm Manufacturing & Distribution Software
Integrated A&D / ERP
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Orchid dominates the manufacturing A&D book space, with over 50% of US manufactured products in our app. Our ERP integration is far more than a data transfer, offering licensing controls, NFA controls, and connectivity to NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Epicor, Infor, Fishbowl, Odoo and many others.
Orchid eState
Starting at $25/mo
Tap into the only state firearm compliance software available. Keep your personnel up-to-date with our legislative tracker or protect you eCommerce / ERP transactions with our API-driven, UPC/Zip code based search. Over 42,000 UPCs and counting.
Orchid eSerial
Quoted add-on to eBound Advanced
The First and Only Application Designed to Integrate Firearm Lasers, ERP Software & eBound Applications. Serialization and laser marking made easy for firearm manufacturers. Get API-driven software for laser marking serialized firearms.
FFL Education & Business Solutions
Firearm Sales Portal
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The first mobile sales portal built specifically for the firearm industry, its trade shows, and buy group events. Take your product catalog on the go, access all FFL in your digital rolodex and eliminate excel-based order writers with this tablet-based app.
FFL University
Invest in yourself. Enroll today.
The leading resource for on-demand FFL education. Ideal for getting licensed, staying compliant, onboarding staff, managing operations, and developing your team.
Orchid Pay
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Whether you’re a manufacturer, retailer or eCommerce merchant, you can reliably accept credit card payments wherever you sell firearms.
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Orchid’s Leadership Team
From top-to-bottom, Orchid’s US-based team remains focused on providing live, unmatched client service
Michelle Rydberg
Chief Operating Officer
Sample FFL Customers: Bi-Mart Retail Stores, Smith & Wesson, Remington Arms, Henry Repeating Arms, Legacy Sports International, Allied Universal, Palmetto State Armory, CZ-USA, Century Arms, Primary Arms, SilencerCo, SCCY, Daniel Defense and Colt Manufacturing and many others.
Lisa Lansing
Senior Director of Retail Gun Store Analytics
Sample FFL Customer: Prescott Shooting Range, AXIS Mfg, 29 Outdoor Gear, J Gray Estate Firearm Serv ices, Dry Creek Arsenal, Blue Falcon Tactical, Abbi Inc, Security Equipment, Parabellum, Bahama Sports Club, Wichita Gun Club
Attorney Philip Milks
Senior Vice President of Regulatory Services
Sample FFL Customers: Big R Stores, Brownell's, Lone Wolf Distributors, Rural King, Heartland Rochester Gun Club, Barrett, Beretta, Christensen Arms, CZ, Dead Air, Faxon, FN, Geissele, Gunwerks, Henry Repeating Arms, Scorpios Omega Tactical, Stewart’s Ace Hardware, Hornady, IWI US, KGM, Kimber, North American Arms, RemArms, Retay, SilencerCo, Smith & Wesson, Taurus, TX-AT, Yankee Hill, Rock Island, Silencer Shop, Sports South, and many more.
Leland Nichols
Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer
Sample FFL Customers: Barrett, Bass Pro, Benelli, Beretta, Camfour, Canik, Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Countrywide Sports, Daniel Defense, Diamondback, FN America, IWI US, Iron Valley Supply, Kinsey’s, Kel-Tec, Lipsey’s, Orion Wholesale, Primary Arms, Radical Firearms, Rem Arms, Shadow Systems, Sports South, Thompson Center Arms, Watchtower Firearms, Wrap Technologies, and many more.
Jon Rydberg
Chief Executive Officer
Sample FFL Clients: Royal Range, Scott’s Outdoors, Palmetto State Armory, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Camfour, Lipsey’s, LWRC, Iron Valley Supply, SilencerCo, Connecticut Shotgun, Savage, Smyrna Police Distributors, RemArms, SilcencerCo, SCCY, Primary Arms, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Smyrna Police Distributors, Sports Inc, Griffin Armament, Pawn America, Sports South, and many more.
Jeremy Crick
Chief Revenue Officer, Orchid Pay
Sample FFL Clients: SilencerCo, Taurus, Pinnacle Sports, Recoil Gunworks, Chandler Tactical, Ares State Armory, SS Outfitters, Scott's Outdoors, Royal Range, Prescott Shooting Range, AXIS Mfg, 29 Outdoor Gear, J Gray Estate Firearm Serv ices, Dry Creek Arsenal, Blue Falcon Tactical, Abbi Inc, Security Equipment, Parabellum, Bahama Sports Club, Wichita Gun Club, YHM and many others
Why Trust Orchid?
Orchid is the only one-stop-shop for FFLs that provides all of the essential software and services. No need to contract multiple FFL vendors. That means one phone number, one support portal, one seamless experience.
- Simplified FFL software that is easy to use
- Live, US-based support dedicated to FFLs for over 10 years
- Services delivered by FFL attorneys, former ATF IOI / DDTC and firearm operations experts
- Unmatched expertise in firearm serialization, tracking and serialized inventory management
- FFL experts assigned to each account
- FFL compliance software 100% attorney backed
- Proven ability to uncover and resolve material FFL compliance risks
- Working along-side NSSF, NRA, NASGW and ASA to deliver best-in-class FFL education
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Learn best practices for managing A&D Books across multiple FFL locations while maintaining ATF compliance. Separate records for each licensed location. Centralized oversight to detect...
Learn how to self-audit your A&D Book to maintain ATF compliance and catch errors before inspections. Monthly: Quick reconciliation with recent transactions. Quarterly: Full serial number check....
Use this checklist to prepare your A&D Book for ATF inspection and avoid common recordkeeping violations. Verify all acquisition/disposition entries are up to date. Verify all...
Not all electronic A&D systems meet ATF’s strict standards. Before adopting one, verify these must-have features. Complete ATF-required data fields. Search and sort by key data points. Printable...
Whether you choose paper or electronic A&D Books, the goal is compliance — but each option has unique pros and cons. Low startup cost. No reliance on technology. Higher manual error rate. Faster...
Mistakes happen — but fixing them incorrectly can turn a minor error into a major violation. Strike through the incorrect entry (single line). Add the correct information. Include initials and date...
Many FFLs assume they have plenty of time to update their A&D Book — until an ATF inspection proves otherwise. Acquisition: Close of the next business day after receipt Disposition: Within 7...
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Why choose Orchid?
Impactful Software and Services
We help FFL customers profitably manufacture, distribute and sell products with great efficiency and the utmost compliance.
#1 Trusted For ATF Compliance
Over 50% of the firearms manufactured in the United States flow through Orchid eBound, making it the most widely adopted and trusted solution
