Orchid FFL Protection Plans™
The Most Trusted FFL Program for Eliminating ATF Zero Tolerance Risk
Zero Tolerance
Rapid Assessment
$499 Could Save Your FFL
Pushed by the current Administraion, the ATF has been forced to inspect FFLs against the Zero Tolerance standards sometimes resulting in warning conferences and license revocations. This low cost solution provides Attorney and FFL / Expert review of your recent activity and a customized action plan.
Access to Flat Rate Attorney - Client Privilege
Get a Baseline Review of Prior ATF Report of Violation
Expert Review of Your Last 30 ATF Form 4473s
Expert Analysis on 30 days A&D Book Entries
Get a Customized Action Report from ATF Expert and Attorney Philip Milks
Need More than a Rapid Assessment?™
Enroll in an Orchid FFL Protection Plan™
The Orchid FFL Protection Plan™ is the ultimate program for FFL compliance with federal and state gun laws. FFLs that join Orchid experience broad areas of coverage with the most simple to use tools and expert resources.
FFL owners and operations benefit from access to leading firearm industry attorneys, former ATF Industry Operations Investigators (IOIs) and FFL technology experts. Our program combines years of FFL industry experience into five simplified stages that guide FFLs through the most complex ATF inspections and firearm laws.
It Begins with Orchid’s Five Keys to Compliance
Baseline Your FFL Compliance with the Firearm Laws
Eliminate Recurring FFL Legal and Compliance Risks
Proactively Maintain Licenses or Apply for a New FFL or SOT
Drive Employee Compliance with Best-in-Class FFL Training
Confidently Deploy FFL Compliance Software
Meet Your FFL Program Leaders
Attorny Milks and Mr. Grigerek bring over 50 years of dedicated firearm industry experience. They’ve worked with thousands of retail and manufacturing FFLs helping them prepare for and respond to ATF inspections. Attorney Milks and Mr. Grigerek are experts in firearm law and ATF regulation and have worked with former ATF IOIs to design our FFL Protection Programs.
Attorney Philip Milks
VP of Regulatory Services
Expert in Firearm Law, Regulations,
Firearm Manufacturing Compliance and
ATF Inspection / Revocations
Mr. Scott Grigerek
Manager, FFL Customer Success
Expert in ATF Form 4473, FBI NICS, Multiple
Sales Forms, NFA Forms and ATF Inspections
Rapid Response
Firearm Law and FFL Compliance Help Desk
Submit Questions To Your Experts
Get Timely Responses From FFL Experts
Why is the Orchid FFL Protection Plan™
The #1 FFL Compliance Program For Firearm Laws?
Five program options provides a much simpler platform to improve compliance and legally protect your FFL. Learn more
Not a bait and switch that will eventually cost you major legal fees.
Provided by the only firm with legal, compliance, technology and payment products. Our large base of FFL clients provides you with economies of scale.
Access to the only software-driven state firearm compliance tool.
Orchid FFL Protection Plan™ goes beyond basic legal services and includes a deep understanding of FFL operations, firearm construct, state firearm laws and more.
Don’t get nickel and dimed with NFA and other program upgrades.
Compare over 100 online training modules to other offerings which stop at 10.
And much more!
Zero Tolerance Rapid Assessment
and FFL Protection PlansTM
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Stay current on the most pressing federal and state firearm laws, regulatory updates and firearms compliance education.
Protection plan members gain access to flat rate, attorney / client privileged services from our partner firm, FFL Law.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Access the first and only software with attorney pre-drafted ATF communications such as license renewals, offsite storage notifications and other key correspondence.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
As an optional upgrade, individuals seeking new licenses can obtain live, one-on-one support for maximum assistance.
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 eBoundTM only).
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 eBoundTM only).
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 eBoundTM only).
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.
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.
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 News
Zero Tolerance Protection: Post-Revocation Notice Action Items
So, you’ve received a revocation notice. Unfortunately, ATF’s compliance inspection of your facility revealed your FFL willfully...
Zero Tolerance Protection: Receiving a Revocation Notice
During our ongoing Zero Tolerance Protection series, we’ve reviewed various willful violations, the inspection process, and the...
Baseline Your FFL Compliance with the Firearm Laws
Stay current with the industry’s leading FFL legal news, a live 24×7 legal and compliance held desk and a baselining review of your historical ATF Reports of Violations (“ROV”).
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.
Baseline Prior ATF Inspection Report of Violations ("ROV")
Highlight Key Laws with Orchid FFL Protection Plan Facility Compliance Posters
Contact the 24x7 GCA and NFA Laws and Compliance Help Desk
Use Pre-Drafted Attorney ATF Communications (eDocs)
Get the Orchid Insights and FFL Legal News Subscription
Eliminate Recurring FFL Legal and Compliance Risks
Identifying legal and compliance risks and defending your FFL from anti-gun groups is critical to safely operating your firearm business. Orchid FFL Protection Plan™ provides a recurring, third party evaluation of your ATF compliance and a real-time ATF inspection response team.
Access Orchid eState™
Orchid eState™ 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.
Monitor FFL Bound Book Activity With a Tailored Action Report
Monitor ATF e4473 vs Paper Usage Statistics
Monitor ATF e4473 Compliance with a Tailored Action Report
Get National Firearms Act (NFA) / Class III Firearms Help
Receive a Comprehensive On-site FFL ATF Inspection
Access the Leading ATF Inspection Support Team
Access Security, Import and Export Services
Proactively Maintain Licenses or Apply for a New FFL or SOT
FFL startups to long-tenured FFL owners have access to annual reviews of their legal operating structure and ATF responsible persons. If you’re just getting started you’ll have access to the industry’s most comprehensive online FFL / SOT application guidance or live filing support.
Review Your Legal Entities and FFL Licensing Structure
Review Your FFL "Responsible Persons"
Get Live Filing Support for FFL / SOT licensing
Access All 15 Online Get My FFL and SOT Courses
If this is your first Federal Firearms License or Special Occupational Taxpayer Registration (SOT) 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.
Drive Employee Compliance with Best-in-Class FFL Training
Industry operations experts and attorneys have captured the critical elements of GCA / NFA firearm laws and crafted simplified operating procedures for your FFL. In addition, Orchid FFL Protection Plan™ includes access to all 100+ modules of the Orchid FFL University™ – the largest online learning center available today. Onboard new employees or keep the team current on firearm regulations.
Drive Compliance with "FFL Laws and Keys to Compliance™" Only from Orchid
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 100 FFL University™ Online Modules
Get Discounted Access to the Leading Annual Event - 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. (Up to $250 value)
Confidently Deploy FFL Compliance Software
Today’s FFLs operate in a digital era, utilizing the benefits of electronic Bound Books and e4473s such as provided by Orchid eBound™. Ours is the first and only FFL legal and compliance program to actively include ATF data migration assistance to limit the risk.
