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Revised ATF 4473 Shipping Soon As a reminder, the revised ATF 4473 shipping soon include the following: In general, the Form 4473 no longer has references to “See Instruction for…” to highlight on...
Exporting firearms is a complicated process. Small arms and ammunition products were regulated under the State Department for decades. Export Control Reform (ECR) was an initiative that started...
HARTFORD, CT – June 16, 2020 - Orchid Advisors is proud to announce the appointment of Shaun Phelan as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing. This...
Orchid Advisors to Offer Free Training on New Export Regulations at IWA The new rules transitioning firearms and ammunition from ITAR-to-EAR under U.S. Export Control Reform (“ECR”) go into effect...
ATF Changes Form 4473 On December 26, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued a 60-day notice seeking public comment on the new revision of the Form 4473 – Firearms...
Importing Firearms and Ammunition – A Brief Overview of ATF Requirements Engaging in international commerce in firearms, ammunition, components, and accessories may seem like a daunting task....
Avon, CT – December 3, 2019: Orchid Advisors and Global Defense Trade Network have released an end-to-end solution for business entities looking to grow domestic and international sales. The...
BEST PRACTICES IN FIREARM DESTRUCTION AND SCRAPPING There are several regulations found in ATF’s Firearms Regulations Reference Guide that instruct the industry on the proper ways of manufacturing...
ATF Issues Open Letter to Minnesota FFLs Today ATF issued an Open Letter to Minnesota Federal Firearms Licensees. ATF has officially confirmed that a Minnesota...
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