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Firearm Industry Partners & Associations

For 10 Years We’ve Served the Shooting Sports Industry and Have Been Honored to Partner With Many Great Organizations. We Encourage Each of You to Support Our Industry Trade Associations as We Do at Orchid.

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SCCY Firearms has a passion to protect its American people with a quality handgun. Every aspect of the firearm is made in-house to ensure it meets every specification and guarantees a superior pistol. SCCY’s technology combined with quality and value continuously proves that SCCY Firearms is the King of Concealed Carry.

Visit sccy.com for more information.

Shooting Sports Industry Trade Associations

Orchid has a long and proud history of supporting the firearm industry’s trade associations and their members. From donating our time and expertise at industry events and highlighting association news throughout the year to offering our customers discount programs to help defray membership costs, our industry is stronger when we all work together.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, the NSSF has a membership of more than 12,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers.

Visit nssf.org for more information.

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers, independent sales reps, media and service providers — both national and international — all of whom are primarily focused on shooting sports equipment and accessories. As a trade association representing the business interests of its members, the NASGW mission is to bring shooting sports buyers and sellers together.

Visit nasgw.org for more information.

NASGW SCOPEâ„¢ is built in partnership with NASGW wholesalers to provide an aggregated source of sales and inventory data. This data is accessible only by NASGW members utilizing two-step distribution. Never before has a tool like SCOPEâ„¢ been available to the shooting sports industry.

Visit nasgwscope.org for more information.

The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is the unified voice of the suppressor industry with a mission to unite and advocate for the common interests of suppressor manufacturers, distributors, dealers and consumers. To accomplish their mission, ASA principal initiatives focus on state and federal lobbying, public education and industry research.

Orchid currently holds a seat on the ASA Board of Directors, representing those who manufacture, distribute and sell suppressors.

Visit americansuppressorassociation.com for more information.

 

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Partner Organizations

As the industry’s largest suppressor distributor, Silencer Shop’s goal is to supply customers with a suite of services that allow for a simpler silencer ownership process. With the most trafficked suppressor website, a robust nationwide network of kiosks and ATF compliance and customer support, Silencer Shop provides the most efficient process of acquiring NFA items.

Visit silencershop.com for more information.

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4473 Cloud is the firearm industry’s leading, ATF approved, attorney backed compliant, digital 4473 storage solution. Save money, time and space by storing your 4473s in the Cloud.

Visit 4473cloud.com for more information.

BSPNY

Business Solution Partners has been helping companies succeed with the right mix of technology and strategy for over 30 years. Experts in the field of business process and change management, our team guarantees rapid SaaS implementations, customizations, execution, consultation and training.

Visit bspny.com for more information.

Chattanooga Shooting Supplies Inc

Chattanooga Shooting Supplies offers personalized service to help you build your business, whether you are a single retail outlet or a multi-state, multi-store operation. They want to help you grow no matter how big or small you are! Need an expert? CSSI Sales Reps are ready to help with years of experience and industry knowledge. They receive manufacturer hands-on training and work to exceed client expectations.

Visit chattanoogashooting.com for more information.

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EpiCenter’s sole mission is to aid clients in making the best possible decisions for their companies by providing the products, tools, and training to understand and operate more effectively and efficiently.

Visit epicentererp.com for more information.

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For 50 years, Epicor has worked hand-in-hand with our customers, creating industry-specific software solutions and services that enable a world of better business.

Visit epicor.com for more information.

Everest is a community of like-minded, conservation-loving, outdoor living retailers, manufacturers, distributors and consumers. They are a customer-centric, community-driven, multi-merchant marketplace where each member can learn, interact, participate and shop.  Everest believes in passing down the great legacies that were passed on to all outdoorsmen and women. Everest offers Caliber Memberships, giving members the opportunity to enjoy significant benefits for participating in the Everest community. Take a look to see how they are becoming the world’s largest marketplace for the hunting, fishing, shooting sports and general outdoor gear space.

Visit everest.com for more information.

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Fishbowl is a private company in Orem, Utah. Our cornerstone products, Fishbowl Manufacturing and Fishbowl Warehouse, make it possible for every small business to have the same level of mobile inventory control solutions that large organizations enjoy.

Visit fishbowlinventory.com for more information.

Fortify Insurance

Fortify Insurance is a pro 2A risk advisory team that focuses on bringing insurance solutions to the shooting sports industry. Providing solutions for general liability, property, inventory and contents, mobile equipment, management liability, workers’ compensation, and excess liability, their team is poised to build a tailored program of business insurance for each client.

Visit choosefortify.com for more information.

The Gun Show Trader is a group of firearm enthusiasts working together to help provide the best gun show experience. Focused on the success of each gun show, they work with gun show promoters and vendors to put together a list of gun shows for FFLs and consumers.

Visit gunshowtrader.com for more information.

Lipsey's

Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Lipsey’s is one of the largest independently owned shooting sports distributors in the country offering a full catalog of firearms, NFA items, optics and accessories. Our strong partnerships with the industry’s leading manufacturers allow us to collaborate and deliver the most unique products available today.

Visit lipseys.com for more information.

Since its inception in 1984, Maynard Cooper & Gale has grown to be a nationally recognized law firm with more than 240 attorneys. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the firm has multiple offices located in Alabama and across the U.S, including New York and San Francisco. Continually focused on each individual client and responsive to their evolving needs, Maynard also combines the understanding of the client’s business climate with the knowledge of a dynamic legal environment to provide the highest quality service. Their dedication to making the client their first priority has earned the firm numerous years on the BTI Client Service A-Team.

Visit maynardcooper.com for more information.

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Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) is a nationwide sporting goods buying group that was established in 1956. They offer independent retailers a diverse portfolio of buying opportunities in all categories of outdoor sports and general sporting goods. NBS hosts buying Markets that differ from industry trade shows because they are actual order writing and buying markets only open to Member retail store owners, their buyers and approved vendors.

Visit nationsbestsports.com for more information.

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Netsuite is the leading integrated cloud business software suite for enterprise resource planning. It helps you manage inventory, track financials, host e-commerce stores and maintain customer relationship management systems. NetSuite was acquired by Oracle in November 2016.

Visit netsuite.com for more information.

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RETAY USA is the market development company responsible for all North American sales and distribution for Retay Arms of Konya Turkey. In addition to strategy development and deployment, Retay USA provides all logistics associated with import, distribution, and warranty service for the RETAY Arms brand within the United States.

Visit retayusa.com for more information.

SAGE

SAGE is the leading workman’s comp insurance provider for the shooting sports industry.  If you are getting your workman’s comp through the State exchanges, give them five minutes to provide you a quote.  Chances are they can save you up to 45% on your workman’s comp insurance. They offer flexible payment plans to better help manage cash flow and can work with your existing agent to get you the best workman’s comp rates. Call them today at 833-724-3111 or email at patrick@sageuw.com.

Visit sageuw.com for more information.

Sharpe Concepts

Sharpe Concepts provides products and services to make small to medium sized inventory based businesses work smarter. Our LilyPad Applications brand is a leader in Developing, Implementing, and Supporting Enhancement Applications for users of QuickBooks and Fishbowl Inventory Software.

Visit sharpeconceptsny.com for more information.

Simple Keeping
Simple Keeping offer offsite accounting, bookkeeping, back office management, and administrative solutions, depending on your needs and desires. From individuals to small business to start-ups, Simple Keeping has you covered with our full range of services.

Visit simplekeepers.com for more information.

Sports & Recreation Management Group is a full-service business development company with an emphasis on the sporting goods industry providing e a wide range of business development services. Whether you’re a relatively new manufacture looking to bring your brand to life or you’re an independent retailer looking for help with specific areas of your business, their team has the expertise, partnerships, and passion to help you achieve your goals.

For over 30 years, President Bryan Davis has led dual careers in both the U.S. Military and the sporting goods industry, building an extensive track record of leading and developing high performing teams. He is known as an industry pioneer who leverages a wealth of expertise, business contacts, creativity and leadership skills to achieve remarkable results.

Visit sports-and-recreation.com for more information.

Sports, Inc.

Sports, Inc. was founded in 1965 in Lewistown, Montana, as a means for independent sporting goods retailers to grow and prosper in a competitive marketplace. Since our beginning with seven outdoor stores, Sports, Inc. has grown into a nationwide network of stores involved in all facets of the sporting goods industry. Today, they are the most diverse and largest sporting goods buying group based on their number of independently owned retailers and their store locations.

Visit sportsinc.us for more information.

Williams Mullen is a regionally-based, full-service law firm with more than 230 attorneys in offices across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Since 1909, Williams Mullen’s goal has been to provide business and legal solutions to help clients’ businesses thrive. While they excel within the mid-Atlantic, clients increasingly seek legal needs across the U.S. and internationally and appreciate their Am Law 200 big firm capabilities and experience without the big firm rates.

Visit williamsmullen.com for more information.

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