Orchid Blog

Software-based business analytics are being used to monitor transactions on a real-time basis, including but not limited to: firearm sales discounts, expense reimbursements, and even electronic A&D book...

Each year, the ATF releases its fiscal year inspection results. The findings are the result of Industry Operations Investigators' field work. This advisory answers five key questions related to the inspection...

(Download) Firearm company executives and owners invest time preparing business plans, financial forecasts, inventory needs and other tools used to run the business. Whether or not they use these tools...

We live in a world of evolving technology. It embodies most of what we do from email to regulatory forms processing. Not only does technology eliminate the need for paper-based processes but it allows us to...

  Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) exist to make, import, export and sell firearms, ammunition and accessories. Sales can be to individuals, law enforcement agencies, and other licensees. Licensees are...

In a world full of unforeseen changes, it is always best to be prepared for those “worse-case-scenarios”.  Having a “Plan B” helps relieve the stress of trying to quickly scramble to fix the issue you are...

The State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, more commonly known as DDTC, is a regulator of the firearms and ammunition industry but DDTC does not conduct regular inspections of registrants...

As April 15 approaches, individuals and business are reviewing their operations from the previous year in preparation of their taxes.  This would include any business opportunities or situations that would...