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When transferring or purchasing a firearm, individuals must complete an ATF Form 4473. After providing personal information, question 21 – made up of 11 “yes” or “no” sub-questions – begins by...
FIREARM Gun Control Act(A) Any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or...
If you own or operate a Type 07 or Type 10 FFL, your firearm business needs an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. But before we dive into why that is, let’s first talk about what an ERP...
Earlier this fall, Smith & Wesson announced they would move from Springfield, Mass. – their home since 1852 – to Maryville, Tenn. beginning in 2023. The news shocked the industry and gun owners...
New York has historically been one of the toughest states on gun control, so it should come as no surprise Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed three bills to “combat the gun violence epidemic” and...
For the second straight year, legislation has been introduced in Congress to create a code of conduct for FFLs. Despite being titled the “Firearm Retailer Code of Conduct Act of 2021” (US HR 5678),...
In the wake of Covid-19, the retail industry has changed dramatically. While ecommerce was already on the rise pre-pandemic, more consumers are shopping online now than ever. As a result, retailers...
HARTFORD, CT (October 25, 2021) – The shooting sports industry leader in FFL technology, payments and compliance services, Orchid LLC is proud to announce Global Defense has launched a new website...
A point of sale (POS) system is one of the most critical components of any retail business. While there are many ways to take payment, manage inventory and track sales, a modern POS system can do it...
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