Since its inception in 2014, the Firearms Industry Conference (FIC) has sought to educate firearms industry professionals on critical, timely and relevant topics impacting FFLs and their operation. With more than 1,500 attendees trained, co-hosts Orchid and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group are excited to deliver a new comprehensive agenda for FIC 2022.

New for 2022, FIC will host virtual educational sessions as part of a two-day (April 21–22) pre-conference series, FIC On-Air™. Designed for flexible learning, each live session will be 20 minutes in length and cover core FFL compliance and technology topics, allowing busy industry professionals to freely participate throughout the workday.

FIC On-Air™ Agenda

Virtual educational sessions are listed below. For session descriptions, speakers and times, view the FIC 2022 Schedule for Days 1 and 2.

Day 1: FFL Compliance

• Biden & Gun Control: New Frame & Receiver Ruling
• Identifying NFA Firearms & Key ATF Requirements
• Top 5 “Must Know” Requirements of an FFL Responsible Person
• Requirements for Recording eA&D Entries
• Manufacturing FFL Inspection Prep Tips
• Understanding ATF Import License, Forms 6 & 6a
• Identifying, Correcting & Eliminating 4473 Errors
• Proper Numbering, Storage and A&D Recording for 4473 Firearm Transfers
• Proper Marking of a Firearm
• Retail FFL Inspection Prep Tips

Day 2: FFL Technology

• Top 5 Considerations for Selecting eA&D Software
• How to Select Firearm Laser & Scanning Hardware
• Top 5 Most Selected Firearm Manufacturing ERPs and Why
• Critical Excel Tips for Managing Retail FFL Inventory Data
• What is eStorage and How Can I Benefit?
• Understanding NICS & State Background Checks
• Top 5 CRM Must-Haves for FFL Owners
• Implementing Kiosk Applications at My Retail FFL
• Creating an Endless Aisle of Products with Live Distributor Inventories
• Avoiding Hidden Merchant Processing Fees

Registration for FIC 2022 events, including FIC On-Air™, pre-con FIC Workshops and the main conference, is open now. Sponsorships are also available with complimentary tickets for industry partners. A portion of all ticket sales and sponsorships will be donated to Project ChildSafe.

To register to attend or sponsor FIC 2022, visit orchidadvisors.com/FIC.