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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...
The Challenges of eCommerce Firearms Marketing
The digital Wild West might be tamed for most online retailers, but for firearms eCommerce businesses, it feels more like a minefield. Social media platforms, with their ever-evolving content guidelines,...
The Importance of Continuous Training for Employees at Your FFL
Running a successful gun store goes beyond just having the latest firearms and accessories on your shelves. If you hold a Federal Firearms License (FFL), there's an added layer of responsibility to ensure...