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Colorado FFL Alert: New Excise Tax Effective April 1, 2025
Beginning April 1, 2025 the State of Colorado will impose a 6.5% excise tax on the sale of firearms, firearm precursor parts, and ammunition sold in the state. There are limited exceptions for certain sales...
Orchid eBound to GunBroker.com Integration Now Available with Innovative Solution from TrashPanda
Hartford, CT (February 3, 2025) Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, announced a groundbreaking partnership with TrashPanda, the...
eState Ammunition Logic and the 2025 Firearm Legislative Session Now in Play
Hartford, CT (January 17, 2025) – Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, is proud to announce the latest enhancements to Orchid eState,...
Orchid to Showcase New FFL Technology & Regulatory Services at SHOT Show 2025
Hartford, CT (January 15, 2025) – Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, will introduce its latest FFL products, services and...
Orchid Launches ATF Transaction Advisory Program for Retail Gun Stores
Hartford, CT (December 20, 2024) – Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, is proud to announce the launch of the ATF Transaction...
Critical Update for FFLs: Expanded Background Check Access for Employee Screening
On December 12, 2024, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) under Regulation Identifier Number 1110-AA35 was published in the Federal Register, initiating a 30-day public comment period on the use of NICS...
Orchid Proudly Announces the Launch of the Orchid Firearm Sales Portal
Hartford, CT (December 10, 2024) – Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and firearm compliance services, proudly announces the launch of the Orchid Firearm Sales Portal. This...
New Gun Laws and Legislative Updates: Week of 10-06-24
Wisconsin, New York and Illinois Tackle Gun Laws Related to Waiting Periods, Lost and Stolen Firearms and MoreTop 5 Things Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) Need to Know About Recent Gun Laws As a federal...
New Gun Laws and Legislative Updates: Week of 09-29-24
Wisconsin Firearm Background Checks and New Jersey Merchant Category Codes Aim to Track Firearm Purchases Need to Know More? Here's five commonly asked questions about the pending Wisconsin Gun Laws and New...