ATF COMPLIANCE SERVICES
The firearm industry’s leading ATF compliance firm, providing on-call regulatory assistance, ATF violation prevention and inspection response, FFL and SOT licensing, ATF compliance programs, on-demand education and firearm import services.
The Firearm Industry's Compliance Authority
For almost 15 years, Orchid has defined firearm compliance excellence – protecting thousands of FFLs with expertise in ATF regulations, state firearm laws and compliance programs.
PIONEERS OF MODERN FIREARM COMPLIANCE
Expert FFL Regulatory compliance & Defense
HIGHEST ATF INSPECTION SUCCESS RATE
Learn More About Orchid’s FFL ATF Compliance Services
The team at Orchid has been an invaluable resource for our company for several years. Their team assists us in putting ATF regulations into practice throughout our operations and is always available to answer regulatory questions we have. We highly recommend Orchid to any firearms company seeking expert advice on how to comply with the shifting federal and state regulatory landscape.
— Joey O’Gara, COO, Faxon Firearms
Need real ATF expertise — right when you call?
Get On-Demand Expertise on Firearm Laws, Regulations and Compliance
When questions at work involve legal and regulatory requirements, you need more than advice – you need expertise. Orchid’s compliance professionals and attorneys advise all types and sizes of FFLs on Federal and State requirements for firearms businesses every day. If you need assistance with ATF variances, firearm transfers, Responsible Persons, firearms classifications, NFA registrations, imports, compliance program development or anything else; if there’s a law, regulation, or obscure government requirement involving firearms that impacts your business we can help.
Contact Phil and his team for on-demand assistance with your most pressing needs. Their on-call compliance services and on-demand education platforms have helps thousands of industry professionals safely operate their firearm business.
FFL On-Call Compliance
Attorney Milks
SVP, Regulatory Services
Cornerned that your next ATF inspection could put your license at risk?
Gain True Insight as to Your Inspection Readiness and Strategic Response
Each year, the ATF conducts nearly 10,000 FFL Inspections resulting in a variety of outcomes, some of which lead to costly legal defense or, worst case, loss of a license altogether. Thankfully, Orchid has been successful in preparing and defending more FFLs for ATF inspections than any other firm. No client of our mock inspection services has ever lost their license.
Most clients contact Orchid in advance of an inspection or schedule recurring annual visits, remote or on-site, to ensure they’re meeting Orchid’s Diamond Standard of FFL ATF Compliance Excellence.
ATF Inspection Services
Need Help Obtaining or Sunsetting your FFL or SOT License?
Access Expert Licensing Support or On-Demand, Self Service FFL Programs
According to the ATF, there are over 75,000 licensed firearm businesses amongst the nine FFL License Types. Navigating the FFL application process, both with local authorities and the ATF can be tricky.
Fortunately, Orchid’s team of professionals have helped thousands of FFLs in obtaining, moving and sunsetting their Federal Firearms License, many of those who have also engaged in the manufacturer, distribution or sale of NFA devices, requiring a Special Occupational Tax (SOT).
On-Demand FFL Licensing Guides
Concerned that Your 4473s or FFL Bound Book Could Result in a Major Violation?
Don’t Become An ATF Inspection Statistic – Join Orchid’s Retail Advisory Program
The majority of ATF Inspection violations related retail transfer activities. For the most part, these inspection violations manifest themselves in ATF Form 4473 errors, lack of Multiple Sales Form filings and A&D Bound Book accuracy. Regardless of which US Administration is in office, these can still lead to a loss of license and your financial livelihood.
Orchid’s Retail Transaction Advisory Program allows retailers unlimited compliance advice related to these transactions.
Retail Compliance Program
Concerned That Your Firearm Imports Could Be Delayed or Seized?
Take the Guesswork Out of Firearm Imports
Importing firearms, ammunition, and defense articles requires precision, not guesswork. Between ATF Form 6 approvals to proper classification, customs filings, and bonded shipments, one mistake can hold up your entire shipment — or worse, result in seizure. Orchid’s import compliance experts guide FFLs through every step of the process, ensuring your documentation, licensing, and recordkeeping meet ATF requirements the first time.
Our team has processed over $1B in import licenses and can help with Form 6 strategy & filing, import licensing & setup, firearm marking and serialization compliance, A&D book accuracy and updates to new policies and rulings.
Master Firearm Imports
