HARTFORD, CT (January 4, 2023) – The leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and compliance services, Orchid is proud to announce that former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)...
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ATF Open Letter Addresses Polymer80, Lone Wolf & Other Partially Complete Pistol Frames
On December 21, 2022, ATF issued an open letter to all FFLs regarding the application of Final Rule 2021-05F, "Definition of 'Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms", on partially complete...
Firearms Executive Leland Nichols Joins Orchid as Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer
HARTFORD, CT (December 21, 2022) – The leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and compliance services, Orchid is proud to announce the hire of seasoned firearms industry executive, Leland Nichols. With...
Orchid Reminder: Submit Export Authorization Applications Now to Stay Compliant
HARTFORD, CT (December 20, 2022) – The leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and compliance services, Orchid would like to remind the industry of a critical deadline impacting firearm and ammunition...
SilencerCo Trusts Firearm-Friendly Orchid Pay for Ecommerce Payment Processing
HARTFORD, CT (December 19, 2022) – The nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of suppressors, SilencerCo has implemented industry-friendly Orchid Pay™ payment processing to support its growing ecommerce...
Retay USA Optimizes Operations with Orchid eBound–Fishbowl ERP Integration
HARTFORD, CT (December 16, 2022) – The North American marketing development, sales, and distribution subsidiary of Turkish firearms manufacturer, Retay Arms, Retay USA is excited to announce it has completed...
Revised ATF Form 4473 Addresses Enhanced Background Checks, PMFs & More
This week, the firearms industry was made aware of new revisions to ATF Form 4473, or Firearms Transaction Record. These revisions reflect provisions of recent legislation and regulations. The message below...
Orchid Webinar to Share Serial Number Audit Best Practices
HARTFORD, CT (November 29, 2022) – The leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and compliance services, Orchid will host a webinar on Thursday, Dec. 8, detailing how to conduct a serial number audit....
Orchid Free Software Promotion Extends Beyond Cyber Monday
HARTFORD, CT (November 28, 2022) – The leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and compliance services, Orchid is excited to offer firearm retailers and manufacturers point-of-sale (POS) software or an...









