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Delaware Updates State’s “Assault Weapons” Ban
On July 17th, 2024, the Governor of Delaware signed Senate Bill 228 which modified the State’s “Assault Weapons” ban. In short, the State exempted rimfire pistols from its definition of “Copycat Weapon”. This...
Hawaii Enacts New Ammunition Sales Restrictions for Individuals Under 21
On July 9 the Hawaii Governor signed a number of bills into law. Among them is SB 2845, which prohibits the sale of ammunition for any type of firearm to individuals under 21 years of age with limited...
Top 5 Reasons Firearms Retailers Should Switch to Electronic 4473 Storage
Efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction are crucial for firearms retailers. An indispensable tool in achieving these goals is the electronic storage of ATF Form 4473. Traditionally managed on paper,...
Top 30 Largest USA Firearm Manufacturers of 2022
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 published one...
ATF Inspection Readiness Automated with Orchid’s ATF Rapid Review Technology
Hartford, CT - Orchid, the leading provider of firearms compliance solutions, announces the launch of Orchid ATF Rapid ReviewTM, groundbreaking technology that delivers an audit of every A&D transaction...
Navigating Firearms and Ammunition Export Control Changes: Implications and Strategies for Compliance
The BIS 'Revision of Firearms License Requirements' has been published and is scheduled to officially change the related U.S. export control and U.S. government’s export licensing environment on May 30, 2024....
Orchid Launches Native 4473 eStorage: Streamlined ATF Form 4473 Electronic Storage Solution
Hartford, CT - Orchid, the trusted provider of firearms compliance solutions, is proud to introduce Orchid 4473 eStorage, the latest addition to its suite of fully integrated, cutting-edge products. Orchid...
EAR Firearms and Ammunition U.S. Export Controls Changing: Notice of Pending Change Action and Measures for Firearms and Ammunition Exporters
Today, the Bureau of Industry & Security announced that it will issue an interim final rule updating the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) firearms and ammunition U.S. export controls on Tuesday,...
The ATF Changes Definition of “Engaged in the Business”
The final version of ATF Rule 2022R-17 has been submitted to the Federal Register and will go into effect 30 days after the date of publication. The Final Rule broadens the definition of who is “engaged in...