Orchid Insights and FFL Legal News Stay current on the most pressing federal and state firearm laws, regulatory updates and firearms compliance education.

Zero Tolerance - Access to Flat Rate Attorney - Client Privilege Protection plan members gain access to flat rate, attorney / client privileged services from our partner firm, FFL Law.

1 Session Per Month of Live 24x7 Legal and Compliance Help Desk (Including NFA) All clients have access to contact the industry's only live 24x7 Help Desk with questions about firearm laws and FFL compliance topics. Unlike other programs there is no upcharge for NFA topics such as trusts and NFA forms.

Orchid FFL Protection Plan™ Facility Compliance Posters Stay in front of compliance issues with employee visual reminders of key firearm laws and ATF compliance regulations such as identifying straw purchases and properly marking firearms.

Optional Live ATF Inspection Response Team If ATF shows up at your door you will be prepared with Orchid's FFL Keys to Compliance™ and company policies. However, if you momentarily forget or you are unsure of what to do you can contact us immediately. If desired, we can arrange to be on-site as soon as reasonably possible or we can walk you through the process step by step. Our professionals have extensive experience with ATF inspections and have been involved in inspections comprised of hundreds of thousands of serial numbers, tens of thousands of records, and decades of ATF paperwork.

Annual Recurring Bound Book Monitoring and Action Report ATF compliance isn't a one-time event and staying on top of FFL transactions is critical to a safe operation. Our FFL Bound Book monitor continuously tests transactions in your Orchid eBoundTM book for potential ATF inspection violations.

Annual ATF e4473 vs Paper Usage Report Are you using an e4473 but finding some store employees continue to use paper forms? Easily monitor usage with our e4473 usage reports. (requires use of Orchid eBound)

Review of Legal Entity Structure and Licensing Structure If your forming or changing legal entity structures that can have an impact on your FFL. We'll review your legal entities, organization chart and related responsibilities to avoid compliance issues or filing delays as they progress through ATF's Federal Firearms Licensing Center located in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Annual Review and Recommend FFL "Responsible Persons" Much like legal entity structure leadership roles and responsibilities have an impact on your FFL. We'll offer insight or monitor your organizational structure and make recommendations regarding your ATF FFL Responsible Persons notifications.

Access to All 15 Get My FFL and SOT Courses If this is your firearm Federal Firearms License or Special Occupational Tax license then you'll want to immerse yourself in targeted online classes. All members are granted access to 15 modules focused on FFL and SOT licensing.

Pre-Migration Review of A&D Manufacturer and Firearm Types Changing FFL compliance software is no joke and we don't expect you to rely on the guidance of your software provider. Orchid FFL Protection Plan members get direct software migration assistance, evaluating compliance with critical A&D / Bound Book fields (Orchid eBound^TM only).

Pre-Migration Review of Importer / Country of Import Fields Changing FFL compliance software is no joke and we don't expect you to rely on the guidance of your software provider. Orchid FFL Protection Plan members get direct software migration assistance, evaluating compliance with critical A&D / Bound Book fields (Orchid eBound^TM only).

FFL Keys to Compliance™ and Company Policies Firearm attorneys and former ATF employees have crafted proprietary, step-by-step guides on the most pertinent firearm laws. Key topics include: NFA Keys to SOT Compliance™, FFL Security Guidebook, Introduction to the Firearm Industry, A Working Guide to the Firearms Industry, Serialized Inventory Analysis for the Firearms Industry, Automatic Enrollment to FFL Law Newsletters and Advisories and more.

Access to All FFL University Online Courses for 3 Employees Welcome to the most comprehensive online university for FFL education. We’ve packed over 100 modules into 13 courses that will guide your FFL employees staying on day one. Begin with an introduction to the industry, GCA / NFA laws, firearms compliance and track employee progress through the portal.

5% Discount to the Firearms Industry Conference For almost 10 years Orchid has hosted the industry's largest in-person event focused on GCA / NFA law, ATF compliance, ATF technology and more. Orchid FFL Protection Plan members gain access to this one of a kind event at a discount.

Attorney Drafted ATF Communications (eDocs) Access the first and only software with attorney pre-drafted ATF communications such as license renewals, offsite storage notifications and other key correspondence.

Quarterly Recurring Bound Book Monitoring and Action Report ATF compliance isn't a one-time event and staying on top of FFL transactions is critical to a safe operation. Our FFL Bound Book monitor continuously tests transactions in your Orchid eBoundTM book for potential ATF inspection violations.

Quarterly ATF e4473 vs Paper Usage Report Are you using an e4473 but finding some store employees continue to use paper forms? Easily monitor usage with our e4473 usage reports. (requires use of Orchid eBound)

Orchid eState Access Orchid eStateTM is the first and only software app that allows you to determine what type of firearm is lawful in which state without reading tediously through hundreds of laws and regulations. The app addresses assault weapons laws, magazine restrictions, and NFA restrictions (excluding silencers). The app also provides links to relevant laws should you desire to research further on your own.

Access to All FFL University Online Courses for 10 Employees Welcome to the most comprehensive online university for FFL education. We’ve packed over 100 modules into 13 courses that will guide your FFL employees staying on day one. Begin with an introduction to the industry, GCA / NFA laws, firearms compliance and track employee progress through the portal.

10% Discount to the Firearms Industry Conference For almost 10 years Orchid has hosted the industry's largest in-person event focused on GCA / NFA law, ATF compliance, ATF technology and more. Orchid FFL Protection Plan members gain access to this one of a kind event at a discount.

Zero Tolerance - Baseline Review of Prior ATF Report of Violations Every program starts with a review of your last ATF Inspection Report of Violations (ROV) for key triggers related to GCA / NFA laws and future inspection risks.

Zero Tolerance - Quick Hit Review of Last 30 ATF Form 4473s Our retail FFL experts will dedicate up to two hours reviewing your most recent 30 days of 4473 activity. The review will include completeness of form entry.

Zero Tolerance - Quick Hit Review of Last 30 days A&D Book Entries Our ATF inspection efforts will perform a high level review of transactions for the last 30 days. Areas of analysis include book structure, completeness of firearm detail field entry and transaction order.

ATF Digital - Orchid eBound and e4473 Subscription Included Orchid eBound and its digital 4473 have over 100 software controls to reduce compliance risk. No cost application only permitted for Retail FFLs with 1 store.

Zero Tolerance - Action Report from ATF Expert and Attorney Philip Milks

2 Sessions Per Month of Live 24x7 Legal and Compliance Help Desk (Including NFA) All clients have access to contact the industry's only live 24x7 Help Desk with questions about firearm laws and FFL compliance topics. Unlike other programs there is no upcharge for NFA topics such as trusts and NFA forms.

Comprehensive Orchid Mock ATF Inspection and Action Report (Travel separate) Select Orchid FFL Protection Plans offer annual, on-site inspection services with a program written by former ATF IOIs and firearm attorneys. Upon completion of the annual audit you'll receive a customized roadmap to remediate identified issues and remain ATF compliant.

Monthly Recurring Bound Book Monitoring and Action Report ATF compliance isn't a one-time event and staying on top of FFL transactions is critical to a safe operation. Our FFL Bound Book monitor continuously tests transactions in your Orchid eBoundTM book for potential ATF inspection violations.

ATF e4473 vs Paper Usage Report Are you using an e4473 but finding some store employees continue to use paper forms? Easily monitor usage with our e4473 usage reports. (requires use of Orchid eBound)

Live filing support for FFL / SOT licensing (upgrade) As an optional upgrade, individuals seeking new licenses can obtain live, one-on-one support for maximum assistance.

Pre-Migration Review of All A&D Fields Changing FFL compliance software is no joke and we don't expect you to rely on the guidance of your software provider. Orchid FFL Protection Plan members get direct software migration assistance, evaluating compliance with critical A&D / Bound Book fields (Orchid eBound^TM only).

Access to All FFL University Online Courses for All Employees Welcome to the most comprehensive online university for FFL education. We’ve packed over 100 modules into 13 courses that will guide your FFL employees staying on day one. Begin with an introduction to the industry, GCA / NFA laws, firearms compliance and track employee progress through the portal.

25% Discount to the Firearms Industry Conference For almost 10 years Orchid has hosted the industry's largest in-person event focused on GCA / NFA law, ATF compliance, ATF technology and more. Orchid FFL Protection Plan members gain access to this one of a kind event at a discount.