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International Sales Growth via Orchid Advisors & GDTN Partnership

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December 02, 2019

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International Sales Growth Offered Thru Orchid Advisors and Global Defense Trade Network Partnership

Avon, CT – December 3, 2019: Orchid Advisors and Global Defense Trade Network have released an end-to-end solution for business entities looking to grow domestic and international sales. The solution will uniquely provide Import / Export Licensing, Sales Representation and Export Brokering services.

Global Defense Trade Network (“GDTN”) is a U.S. Importer / Exporter and International Manufacturers’ Sales Representative of firearms, ammunition and related accessories for Commercial, Military and Law Enforcement markets. GDTN’s vision is to provide complete global solutions to the firearms and defense industries with the highest standard of integrity, trust and commitment to exceptional service to their clients and partners across the globe.

The organizations announce a number of new clients upon formation of the partnership. Of note is Franklin Armory®, whose President, Jay Jacobson, states, “I would never associate with a firm that might jeopardize our sterling reputation, and the great thing about working with Global Defense Trade Network is that they have a track record of proven performance and honest dealings throughout the world. We look forward to expanding our reach into foreign markets with products like Providence® and our F17™ series of rimfire rifles.”

  • Targeted Marketing
  • Sales and Promotion Management
  • Manufacturer Relations
  • Distribution Advisory
  • Int’l Trade Show Coordination
  • Logistics Coordination
  • ATF Import Forms Manageme
  • Export Licensing and Forms Management

Franklin Armory® National Sales Manager David Gockel said “The combination of Global Defense and Franklin Armory® will provide the international community with new and innovative products for years to come.”  

GDTN’s, CEO and Founder, Jordan Young, brings over 20 years’ experience as a firearms industry executive, having held management positions at major U.S. and international firearm manufacturers and importers.  With an extensive background in firearms and ammunition import and export permitting and licensing, international trade logistics and international business development, Jordan established GDTN to serve the expanding needs of the firearm industry, and to help companies develop internationally.

Additional information about the partnership can be found on the companies’ respective pages:

orchidadvisors.com/international-sales

https://globaldefensetradenetwork.com

About Orchid Advisors

Based out of Avon, CT, Orchid Advisors provides ATF and ITAR compliance services to manufacturing, distribution, and retail FFLs. The firm offers FFL and export licensing, deep record inspections, e4473 / NFA eForms, Electronic Bound Book software and delivers the largest online ATF and ITAR compliance training platform available. Learn more at orchidadvisors.com

About Franklin Armory®

Franklin Armory® is a Nevada corporation that specializes in manufacturing quality firearms for sporting, military, and law enforcement applications. We are well known for our creative products such as the Binary Firing System™, Reformation®, Providence®, the F17™ series of rimfire rifles in 17 WSM, and our finely machined ARs. We are very adept at creating products for restrictive jurisdictions such as our home state of California, and every firearm we make uses 100% American made parts and materials. For additional information, visit https://franklinarmory.com.

About Global Defense Trade Network

Global Defense Trade Network is a U.S. Importer / Exporter and International Manufacturers’ Sales Representative of firearms, ammunition and related accessories for Commercial, Military and Law Enforcement markets. Our goal is to provide global solutions to help our clients grow. For additional information, visit https://globaldefensetradenetwork.com.

Contact Orchid Advisors to Learn More About the Global Defense Trade Network Partnership

Other Articles of Interest:

The official text is at 91 FR 24357, Federal Register Volume 91, Issue 87 (May 6, 2026), pages 24357–24362. The docket is also open for comment at regulations.gov (Docket ATF-2026-0009) through midnight Eastern on June 5, 2026. This rule is part of ATF’s broader New Era of Reform package announced earlier this spring — see Orchid’s previous coverage of the Trump DOJ / ATF rule reforms for FFLs.

Unlike many publications on the Federal Register, this change was posted as a Direct Final Rule, making it immediately effective August 4, 2026 without a separate notice-for-comment cycle — unless significant adverse comments are received by June 5.

 

What Didn’t Change?

Permitting FFLs to verify a transferee’s license via ATF eZ Check does not eliminate the regulatory mandate to actually verify the transferee’s license prior to a firearm transfer. The change is in the method of verification — not whether verification is required.

 

Orchid Customers Already Benefit

Orchid eBound, POS, and eCommerce have integrated directly with ATF FFL eZ Check for years. Every FFL transfer routed through your account is already being validated against ATF’s live data — no separate window, no PDF chasing, no manual license-number lookup. This is the same architecture that helped Orchid stay compliant through the ATF Ruling 2021R-05 changes and powers Orchid’s ATF Transaction Advisory Program for retail dealers.

For higher-volume transferors — manufacturers, distributors, and ERP-driven FFLs — our eFFL API delivers FFL and Letter of Authorization (LOA) data directly into the systems where your team actually works. The eFFL API is in production at customers running BSP NetSuite, Epicor, Infor, and other major ERPs, and is widely used inside eCommerce checkout flows to geo-select valid FFL ship-to destinations. See, for example, Prudent American’s launch with Orchid eBound, eSerial, eFFL API and the BSP NetSuite Firearms Edition (part of the JJE Capital Holdings family, alongside Palmetto State Armory).

 

Questions?

Contact your Orchid customer service or compliance services representative, or visit the Orchid eBound page or Orchid eState / eFFL API page to learn more.

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