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
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Of NSSF top 40 are clients

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.
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.

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.


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.
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.

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.