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Bi-Mart Extends Use of Orchid eBound™ to 100 Stores for 5 Years
HARTFORD, CT (December 28, 2021) – The shooting sports industry leader in FFL technology, payments and compliance services, Orchid LLC is excited to announce Bi-Mart, the northwest’s premier retailer for over...
ATF Now Publishing Monthly Firearms Compliance Inspection Reports
This summer, the Biden Administration announced its new “Comprehensive Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gun Crime.” Among the measures, the administration called on Congress to increase ATF funding for the...
What to Expect From New ATF eForms
Earlier this month, the ATF announced they would launch the modernized eForms application in the coming weeks. Since then, the agency has shared the new version of ATF eForms is expected to go live on...
Massachusetts Anti-Gun Legislation Awaits in 2022
For most, the start of a New Year is full of excitement and optimism. However, for Massachusetts gun owners and FFLs, January marks the beginning of a potential onslaught of anti-gun legislation. Introduced...
State & Federal Firearms Regulations: October–December 2021
With January quickly approaching, legislatures are making their final push of the year and preparing for 2022. As always, Orchid’s legal experts are tracking the latest firearms legislation to keep the...
Updated ATF eForm System to Launch This Month
The ATF has announced they are launching the new cloud-based eForms platform later this month. As stated by the agency: “The goal of this ‘modernized eForms’ is to provide ATF with an infusion of technology...
New York Enacts Legislation Package Targeting “Ghost Guns”
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 “address...
Firearm Retailer Code of Conduct Act Reintroduced in Congress
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), the bill...
Global Defense Launches Website With Orchid eCommerce™ & Orchid Pay™ Integrations
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 integrated...
