The following was originally published by NASGW. ANKENY, IA (September 28, 2022) – The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the association representing shooting sports wholesalers,...
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Export Authorization Window for ITAR-EAR Transition Closes March 2023
In January 2020, the U.S. State and Commerce Departments published final rules to amend Categories I, II and III of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR),...
NICS to Implement Background Checks for FFL Employees
With the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), FFLs will, after acquiring an individual’s written consent, have the authority to perform a voluntary National Instant Criminal Background...
Orchid Named Top Retail POS & Payment Solutions Provider of 2022
HARTFORD, CT (September 20, 2022) – The shooting sports industry leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and compliance services, Orchid is proud to have been recognized as a Top Retail POS and Payment...
Orchid Covers Retail POS Edition of Retail Tech Insights
In addition to celebrating our 10th anniversary serving the firearms industry this month, Orchid is featured on the September cover of Retail Tech Insights magazine. The annual 'Retail POS Edition,' the issue...
Firearm Manufacturers Broke Records in 2021
All federally licensed firearm and destructive device manufacturers (Type 07 and 10 FFLs) are required to submit a production report of manufacturing and export activity to ATF using ATF Form 5300.11, Annual...
Orchid Celebrates 10 Years as Firearms Industry Leader with Promos
HARTFORD, CT (August 30, 2022) – This September, Orchid LLC is excited to celebrate its 10-year anniversary serving the shooting sports community. Founded in 2012 as an expert ATF compliance resource, the...
ATF Ruling 2022-1 Authorizes Alternate Methods for Digital Storage of Forms 4473
On Monday, ATF announced Ruling 2022-1, signed August 17, 2022, authorizing FFLs to retain an electronic version of each ATF Form 4473, provided the method of digital storage and conditions of the ruling are...
Orchid eBound Compliant with ATF Ruling 2021R-05
HARTFORD, CT (August 17, 2022) – The shooting sports industry leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and compliance services, Orchid LLC is proud to announce that its latest release of Orchid eBound™...