Category: News

New Faces Join Orchid

New Faces Join Orchid

HARTFORD, CT (July 27th, 2020) - Orchid Advisors, the firearm industry’s leading provider of FFL compliance software and solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of two new employees to the team. Jon...

DDTC Suppressor Policy Rollback

DDTC Suppressor Policy Rollback

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 Announcement

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

Revised ATF 4473 Shipping Soon

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...

Export Control Reform Update

Export Control Reform Update

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...

ATF Changes Form 4473

ATF Changes Form 4473

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...