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As the saying goes, work smarter, not harder. Not just some cliché, 60% of manufacturers are now using a fully integrated solution or some components of smart manufacturing in their operations to do...
Pursuant to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), businesses engaged in the manufacturing, importing and dealing of firearms – known as federal firearms licenses (FFLs) – are subject to inspection,...
Summer is just around the corner, and for many, that means warm weather, vacations and fun activities under the sun. But for firearm dealers, it often signals cold sales, fewer customers and the...
This past fall, the ATF began publishing monthly firearms compliance inspection reports pursuant to new Biden administration measures to “prevent and respond to gun crime.” Previously posted...
HARTFORD, CT (April 26, 2022) – Today, ATF executives discussed Final Rule 2021R-05, “Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms,” for the first time since being finalized...
Last week, President Joe Biden addressed the nation to outline the administration’s latest efforts to “combat gun crime.” In addition to nominating Steve Dettelbach as ATF Director – his second...
Each year, firearm manufacturers are required to report manufacturing and export activity to the ATF using Form 5300.11, or the “Annual Firearms Manufacturing & Exportation Report” (AFMER)....
HARTFORD, CT (April 14, 2022) – Orchid and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group are pleased to announce a dozen sponsorships for the 2022 Firearms Industry Conference (FIC), to be held in...
HARTFORD, CT (April 11, 2022) – Today, the Biden administration announced the final ruling for ATF 2021R-05F, “Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms.” Among its...
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