Around the country, state and federal legislatures were busy introducing and voting on the latest bills to end the first quarter of 2022. Among the pending legislation, firearms, gun owners and firearms...
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ATF Compliance Inspection Update: Q1 2022
This past fall, the ATF began publishing monthly firearms compliance inspection reports pursuant to new Biden administration measures to “prevent and respond to gun crime.” Previously posted annually, the...
ATF Final Rule 2021R-05 ‘Frame or Receiver’ Changes for FFLs
HARTFORD, CT (April 26, 2022) – Today, ATF executives discussed Final Rule 2021R-05, “Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms,” for the first time since being finalized earlier this...
Impact of “Definition of Frame or Receiver” Final Rule on FFLs
Last week, President Joe Biden addressed the nation to outline the administration’s latest efforts to “combat gun crime.” In addition to nominating Steve Dettelbach as ATF Director – his second nominee for...
Dozen Firearms Industry Leaders to Sponsor FIC 2022
HARTFORD, CT (April 14, 2022) – Orchid and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group are pleased to announce a dozen sponsorships for the 2022 Firearms Industry Conference (FIC), to be held in Atlanta on...
New Frame & Receiver Ruling Announced; ATF to Address Industry at FIC 2022
HARTFORD, CT (April 11, 2022) – Today, the Biden administration announced the final ruling for ATF 2021R-05F, “Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms.” Among its provisions, the...
Firearm Manufacturing ERP Leaders to Sponsor FIC 2022
HARTFORD, CT (April 7, 2022) – Orchid and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group are pleased to announce that Business Solution Partners (BSP), EpiCenter and Tegrous Consulting will sponsor and attend the...
Over 20 ATF Executives & Personnel to Attend FIC 2022
HARTFORD, CT (April 5, 2022) – Orchid and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group are pleased to announce over 20 executives and personnel from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)...
How to Renew Your SOT for 2023 Online
Opened April 4, 2022, FFLs renewing their special occupational tax (SOT) for the 2023 tax year may file and pay online at Pay.gov. SOT payment is due by July 1. Though SOTs may still pay by mailed check or...