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

Expertise – Jon is known for his expertise in ERP technology, inventory management, process automation and financial and regulatory process control. Additionally, he is the author of several works dedicated to supply chain management, Sarbanes-Oxley, FFL / ATF firearm compliance and he is also the founder of the Firearm Industry Conference.

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Of firearms manufactured by Orchid clients

ERP platforms

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Of NSSF top 40 are clients

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

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

Orchid eState™ provides real-time response as to whether a firearms, magazines and suppressors are prohibited in a particular jurisdiction for consumer purchase. Seamlessly integrate our API with your ERP or eCommerce platform  and Orchid eState™ will do the rest.

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

Let us help implement mission-critical software by integrating firearm lasers, ERP Software, bound book applications and more to transform your entire business.

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

Allow business customers to buy products at their contracted rate through a customized supplier portal. Create logins for specified customers, list products and set rates all from an intuitive and easy-to-use CMS.

Customized website and supplier portal

Create a custom shopping experience for your customers

Easily manage clients and staff

Calculate and report Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET)

Orchid provides expert guidance in the determination and calculation of FAET tax liability by business, product type, and components of sale.

Get educated on FAET tax laws, registration, and responsibilities

Understand taxable and non-taxable firearm components and accessories

Properly calculate FAET liability, adjustments, and exemptions

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.

Integrations & Questions

See all of our third-party integrations and contact us with any questions you have about compliance services or software.