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“A single violation is sufficient for…revoking a [Federal Firearms] license.” These words were not spoken by the Biden Administration during his “Zero Tolerance” program towards the gun industry. ...
Did you know that the United States is the World's Largest Exporter of Firearms? The U.S. is the world's largest arms exporter, accounting for over 40% of global arms trade between 2015 and 2019. ...
Hartford, CT (May 8, 2025) – Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, announced another major ERP integration milestone with...
Operating as a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) means navigating myriad Federal and State regulations. While Federal law sets the baseline, State laws can impose additional requirements or...
Slow sales seasons are nothing new in the firearms industry. Whether it’s a post-election lull, inventory saturation, or general economic drag, retailers often feel the pressure to cut costs. But...
Hartford, CT (April 24, 2025) Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, announced another firearm industry ERP integration with...
The ATF publishes its Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER), revealing all firearms produced or exported by manufacturers during the previous calendar year. This data is...
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...
Hartford, CT (February 3, 2025) Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, announced a groundbreaking partnership...
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