Category: News

DDTC Policy Change on Exporting Suppressor DDTC Suppressor Policy Rollback On Friday, July 10th the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)...

Silencer Shop Announcement Silencer Shop and Orchid Advisors are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership that will provide the firearms industry with innovative solutions focused on consumer engagement,...

Revised ATF 4473 Shipping Soon As a reminder, the revised ATF 4473 shipping soon include the following: In general, the Form 4473 no longer has references to “See Instruction for…” to highlight on the Form...

Exporting firearms is a complicated process.   Small arms and ammunition products were regulated under the State Department for decades.  Export Control Reform (ECR) was an initiative that started in 2009 to...

HARTFORD, CT – June 16, 2020 - Orchid Advisors is proud to announce the appointment of Shaun Phelan as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing. This appointment is one...

Orchid Advisors to Offer Free Training on New Export Regulations at IWA The new rules transitioning firearms and ammunition from ITAR-to-EAR under U.S. Export Control Reform (“ECR”) go into effect March 9th....

ATF Changes Form 4473 On December 26, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued a 60-day notice seeking public comment on the new revision of the Form 4473 – Firearms Transaction Record...

Avon, CT – December 3, 2019: Orchid Advisors and Global Defense Trade Network have released an end-to-end solution for business entities looking to grow domestic and international sales. The solution will...

ATF Issues Open Letter to Minnesota FFLs  Today ATF issued an Open Letter to Minnesota Federal Firearms Licensees. ATF has officially confirmed that a Minnesota State...