The 2022 Firearms Industry Conference (FIC) is just around the corner, and whether you’ve attended a prior conference or are only just learning about FIC 2022 now, there’s no better time to register to attend one of the premier annual events on the firearms industry calendar. But why should you and your FFL attend?

Here are five reasons why you should join us in Atlanta this April:

14 Hours of Education
Over the course of three days, FIC attendees will receive 14 hours of education on critical, timely and relevant topics across three comprehensive learning tracks: Firearms Law & Finance, FFL Compliance and FFL Technology. From deep-dive workshops to industry keynotes, agency breakouts and detailed learning sessions, there’s something for every firearms business and industry professional on the FIC 2022 schedule.

40+ Speakers from Across Industry
It wouldn’t be the Firearms Industry Conference without representation from across the firearms industry. With support from trade association and federal agency executives, attorneys and legal professionals, and experienced subject matter experts, sessions will be led by the NSSF, NASGW and ASA, ATF, FBI NICS, DDTC and BIS, Orchid, Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group and Munitions Law Group, AmmoReady, Guns.com, and others.

Access to Regulatory Agency Executives
The highlight of every conference, we’ve again invited federal regulatory agency personnel from the ATF, FBI NICS, DDTC and BIS to host interactive question-answer panels and group breakout sessions at FIC 2022. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to meet their regulators in person and hear it straight on hot topics from policy and decision makers at the highest level.

Emphasis on Ecommerce
Each year, FIC takes on the latest challenges and opportunities facing FFLs and the firearms industry. This year, one subject of emphasis is ecommerce. Should you build a custom webstore or integrate a third-party tool? How do you link inventory to your webstore? Technologists from Orchid, AmmoReady, Guns.com and others will navigate the online world of firearm commerce to save your FFL time and maximize profits.

Ecommerce-related sessions include:

• A Retailer’s Decision: Which eCommerce Platform is Right for Me?
• Managing Firearm Inventory with a Modern POS, ERP & Ecommerce Platform
• POS Inventory & Firearm Data Management for Success
• Connecting Your A&D Book to eCommerce to Grow Revenue

Make New Industry Connections
Attended by association and agency executives, owner-operators, firearms and corporate law attorneys, compliance specialists and technology innovators, there’s no better place to make new connections with your fellow industry professionals than FIC. Take advantage of scheduled networking breaks throughout the conference to shake hands and exchange information or meet after hours at a nearby restaurant to connect over food and drinks. Beyond the conference, the Atlanta metro area is also home to over 100 FFLs within an hour’s drive.

Virtual Learning Available
While we would love for the entire firearms industry to attend FIC 2022, we know not everyone will be able to make it. But don’t worry – we have an option for you!

New for 2022, we’ve created a two-day (April 21–22) virtual learning series for professionals interested in getting started in the industry or growing their tactical knowledge. Unlike the main conference, FIC On-Air™ packs basic and intermediate-level FFL technology and compliance topics into easily digestible 20-minute sessions designed to fit around anyone’s busy work schedule.

Notable FIC On-Air™ sessions include:

• Top 5 Must-Know Requirements of an FFL Responsible Person
• Identifying, Correcting & Eliminating 4473 Errors
• Understanding NICS and State Background Checks
• Retail & Manufacturing FFL Inspection Prep Tips
• Creating an Endless Aisle of Products with Live Distributor Inventories

Registration & Sponsorships
Registration for FIC 2022, including FIC On-Air™, FIC Workshops and the FIC main event is now open. Conference sponsorships are also available, with packages including complimentary tickets for sponsors and industry partners. A portion of ticket sales and sponsorships will be donated to NSSF’s Project ChildSafe.

For more information and to register or sponsor FIC 2022, visit orchidadvisors.com/FIC.