Hartford, CT – Orchid, the leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and firearm and explosives compliance services, is pleased to announce its latest features designed to provide FFLs and their retail...
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Orchid Targets Reduction in ATF Theft/Loss Exposure and Greater Firearm Transfer Efficiencies with New eBound Features
Hartford, CT – Orchid, the leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and firearm and explosives compliance services, is pleased to announce its latest features designed to improve firearm transfers...
The Governor of IllinoisHas Signed HB 218 WhichWill Go Into EffectImmediately
The Governor of Illinois signed HB 218 on Monday, August 14, which went into effect immediately. The legislation added Section 815 ILCS 505/2BBB to the Illinois Compiled Statutes. The new law contains...
Controversial ATF Ghost Gun Regulation Update
In a recent legal battle that has ignited discussions about gun control and constitutional rights, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recently secured the ability to continue...
Update: Colorado Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against SB 169
Earlier today the Federal District Court for the District of Colorado issued a preliminary injunction against Colorado SB 169 in the case Rocky Mountain Gun Owners v. Polis. From the Court: “ORDERED that the...
Colorado Law “Increasing Minimum Age to Purchase Firearms (to 21)”
Colorado residents under the age of 21 will no longer be eligible to purchase firearms as of Monday August 7, 2023 pursuant to SB 169. However, a motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) has been filed...
Oregon Governor Signs HB 2005: Unfinished Frames and 3D Printed Firearms Face New Restrictions
The Governor of Oregon has signed HB 2005 which will go into effect immediately. The new law effectively bans unfinished frames or receivers – which are not regulated under Federal law – that are not both...
US District Court Vacates ATF 2021R-05F: Implications for the Firearms Industry and Potential Appeals
On Friday, June 30, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment in VanDerStok v. Garland which Vacated ATF 2021R-05F in its entirety. From the...
Alert for FFLs in Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, and Vermont – New Laws Effective July 1, 2023
The Governor did not sign or veto this legislation which enabled the bill to become law as of June 1, 2023 with an effective date of July 1, 2023. July 1 will see a host of new laws going into effect in...