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ATF Issues Advisory on Frame/Receiver Final Rule, Warns Against Willful Violations
ATF has published a new public safety Advisory to the firearms industry and public to provide information regarding its investigative priorities related to possible willful efforts to violate Gun Control Act...
FIC 2023 to Provide Technology Education to Firearms Industry
HARTFORD, CT (March 21, 2023) – Orchid and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group announce an emphasis on FFL software and technology at the 2023 Firearms Industry Conference (FIC), to be held virtually...
Colorado to Raise Firearm Purchase Age to 21, Pass Other Gun Bills
This week, the Colorado Senate passed a package of gun bills that impacts both gun owners and firearms businesses in the Centennial State. The legislation now heads to House before reaching the desk of...
Promotion: Register for FIC On-Air, Get Second Registration Free
Next month, the 9th annual Firearms Industry Conference (FIC) will kick off with virtual FIC On-Air on April 27-28, 2023. Organized by Orchid and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group, the digital event...
80% Lowers Now 100% Protected with Orchid Pay Merchant Processing
HARTFORD, CT (March 14, 2023) – A premier online firearms component retailer, 80% Lowers is now accepting ecommerce payments using firearm-friendly Orchid Pay™ merchant processing. Owned and operated by...
Top 25 Largest Firearm Manufacturers of 2021
Each January, ATF publishes its Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER), revealing all firearms produced and sold or distributed into commerce or exported by manufacturers during the...
FIC 2023 to Help FFLs Mitigate Compliance Risk
HARTFORD, CT (March 9, 2023) – Orchid and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group announce a focus on mitigating FFL compliance risk at the 2023 Firearms Industry Conference (FIC), to be held virtually...
Orchid eBound Implements Revised ATF Form 4473 Ahead of Deadline
HARTFORD, CT (March 7, 2023) – The leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and firearm and explosive compliance services, Orchid announced today it has updated its electronic A&D Bound Book software...
Tim Duffy, Former DDTC Division Chief, Joins Orchid Export Services Team
HARTFORD, CT (February 27, 2023) – The leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and firearm and explosive compliance services, Orchid, is excited to announce that Tim Duffy, former Division Chief of the...
