Manufacturing
Target growth in firearm and suppressor manufacturing
Orchid has enabled over 70% of US firearm and suppressor manufacturing production for over 10 years. We can guide your FFL / SOT licensing, embed compliance into your ERP, provide gun friendly payment processing and protect you from ATF revocation.
Orchid’s Manufacturing FFL Practice Lead
Jon Rydberg
Chief Executive Officer
Formerly – Formerly: Smith & Wesson, Retail Technology Group (RTG / AXIS), Gearfire Payments, Ernst & Young, Protiviti, Ticket Network and United Technologies Corporation
Of firearms manufactured by Orchid clients
ERP platforms
Firearm SKUs
Industry Trusted
An NSSF Preferred Vendor Trusted by the Industry
Trusted to process over one million A&D transactions every month
Orchid eBound™ is the most widely adopted bound book in the manufacturing sector, offering both stand-alone and ERP API integrated solutions. Designed and managed by the leading compliance firm to reduce firearm compliance costs and pass ATF inspections with confidence.
Attorney defense 100% guaranteed against ATF Revocations*
Bulk processing for serialized and barcode scanning of GCA, NFA and import / export firearms
Serialize, assemble, destroy, manage inventory locations and execute NTC tracing with ease
Navigate 50-State Gun Laws with the First Online Restriction Application
Full legal compendium of pending and enacted firearm bills
Receive timely email updates on pending, enacted and cancelled bills in locations of your choice
Smart phone and eCommerce geo-UPC lookup for instant feedback on firearm legality
2A Payment Processing & Hardware
Don’t get cut off by Square, PayPal or other non-firearm-friendly banks. Orchid Pay™ has you covered with some of the lowest rates available in the firearms industry and unrestricted processing for FFLs.
Optimize your FFL with ERP, laser marking and serial number tracking
Integrate your ERP with bound book, digital storage, inventory management and FFL eZ Check data stream
Reserve serial number ranges, communicate with major laser marking devices and take back control
Deploy Orchid’s ERP blueprints to track serialized activity and control FFL / SOT shipments
Streamline sales and sell products online
Customized website and supplier portal
Create a custom shopping experience for your customers
Easily manage clients and staff
FFL University & Events
Orchid is the leading resource for on-demand FFL education. We have delivered over 3,000 modules and educated 1,000 FFLs. Browse our course catalog and check out our upcoming events.
Expert Services Providing Focus on Firearm Production

Legal Counsel & Defense
Our sister firm FFL Law helps Type 07 and Type 10 manufacturing FFLs understand laws related to FFL / SOT licensing, firearm classification, ATF rulings, ATF variances, ATF eForms and NFA transfers and dissecting state gun laws.

Firearm Import
Orchid can simplify the import process for your business by providing expert guidance, handling critical documentation, and preventing non-compliance which can lead to serious legal fees.

ATF Compliance & Inspections
Offering the most comprehensive ATF compliance support including independent FFL audits, serial number inventory reconciliations, ATF inspections, and revocation support to protect your FFL.

Firearm Export
Orchid’s global firearms trade experts are adept at navigating new business setup, export licensing and managing sensitive disclosures.

Manufacturing FFL Business Consulting
Providing a variety of custom solutions for manufacturing FFLs that range from website marketing strategy, SEO optimization, ERP selection and design, inventory management services, third-party integrations and more.






