Orchid Blog
Educational Updates for FFLs
Guidance for Requesting Marking Variances
It’s a subject affecting many manufacturers and importers: how do you apply for a marking variance? In a world of sub-contracted vendors and out-sourced machinists, many firearms these days...
How to create an FCPA Compliance Program and Address Multiple Regulatory Requirements
Register for the August 27, 2014 Anti-Corruption / Anti-Bribery Webinar Hosted by Orchid AdvisorsSpeakers: Jon Rydberg, Tom Fox and Jeff GrodyWebinar ID: 134-096-8111pm EST Join our webinar and get answers to...
How Can I Avoid Business Disputes
The Avoidance of Business Disputes Rests on a Foundation of Ethical Conduct By: Jeff Grody Prior to joining Orchid Advisors last month, I enjoyed the great privilege of serving as Chief Legal Officer...
ATF Compliance Diligence – Before My Next Inspection
How to Prepare for and Pass an FFL ATF Inspection (Updated December 2017) Imagine the debate we’re going to spark if we say that imitating biathletes is the way to achieve a gold star culture of compliance. ...
Who is the ATF and How do I Contact Them
(Download the full Advisory) Who is the ATF and How Do I Contact Them? It is not uncommon to view a visit from any regulatory agency with a bit of anxiety. But, we still have an obligation to comply and it is...
What are Curios and Relics and Do I Need a Type 03 FFL
The first time one of our team members saw an early style Swedish Mauser with a light hue French walnut, she knew she was in trouble. Looking out for cracks through the recoil lug was one thing, but bringing...
The FFL Compliance Inspections Breakdown
Summer’s a great time for catching up on reading, and an ATF multi-slide .pdf on the firearms industry is the perfect place to start. Pull it up on your tablet, lean back, and go through 19 slides that break...
What is the Current ATF Form Processing Time
On July 2, 2014, the ATF issued an email update to the latest EPS Processing times. That email read: "ATF has taken significant steps to reduce the number of pending NFA applications. As a result,...
Top 5 Things That I Need to Know About ATF Inspections
Top 5 Things That I Need to Know About ATF Inspections In this article, we will answer five key questions about ATF Inspections: What is an ATF Inspection (otherwise known as an FFL Compliance Inspection)?...