HARTFORD, CT (February 2, 2021) – Orchid LLC, the leading experts in FFL business and compliance software, firearm payment processing and FFL compliance services is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Andersen to the position of Director of Regulatory Services.  In this capacity, Mr. Andersen will lead Orchid’s international trade practice and will fulfill client needs related to ATF compliance, import / export licensing and firearm eCommerce regulations. He officially joined the company on February 1, 2021.

Over the last ten years, Mr. Andersen has held various roles of expanding responsibility at Brownells, Inc.  Most recently, he served as the Director of Compliance where he led state and federal firearms compliance, hazardous materials compliance, and international trade programs. Mr. Andersen said, “I look forward to providing Orchid’s clients with expert knowledge of commercial firearm regulations, especially related to distribution, eCommerce and retail consumer sales.” Mr. Andersen is considered one of the industry’s true subject matter experts when it comes to interacting with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE), the U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mr. Philip Milks, Orchid’s VP of Regulatory Services said “Michael’s expertise is very well aligned to the ever-expanding needs of our customers. He is well versed across a broad array of regulatory areas pertinent to the shooting sports industry. In particular, his knowledge of international firearm trade and eCommerce are two areas of heavy focus for our industry. We are delighted and honored to have Michael join our team.”

ABOUT ORCHID LLC

Orchid LLC and its subsidiaries offer business software, compliance software, and regulatory services to the shooting sports industry.  Orchid Solutions provides firearm payment processing services, Point-of-Sale, and ERP integration software to improve how retailers, ranges, and manufacturers sell firearms and accessories. The firm’s business software integrates directly with Orchid eBound^TM, an application that provides a powerful low-cost electronic Bound Book and an electronic ATF Form 4473. Orchid Advisors provides ATF, Import, and Export licensing and firearm compliance services to Federal Firearms Licensees. The firm shares its expertise with the industry through online publishing, the Firearms Industry Compliance Conference^TM, and its online courses in the Firearms Compliance University^TM. For additional information, visit www.OrchidLLC.com.

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