Orchid Blog
Educational Updates for FFLs
5 Sales-Killing Mistakes Gun Stores Make Online (and How Your POS Can Fix Them)
Running a successful gun store today means doing more than keeping the shelves stocked and your A&D book in order—it means competing online, where thousands of retailers are fighting for the same...
ATF Launches New Era of Reform
The ATF recently announced a significant shift in its approach to firearm industry oversight, calling it a “New Era of Reform.” This initiative marks a departure from the previous administration’s enforcement...
Why ATF Compliance Still Matters
“A single violation is sufficient for…revoking a [Federal Firearms] license.” These words were not spoken by the Biden Administration during his “Zero Tolerance” program towards the gun industry. Nor were...
Understanding U.S. Firearms Exports and the Importance of Compliance
Did you know that the United States is the World's Largest Exporter of Firearms? The U.S. is the world's largest arms exporter, accounting for over 40% of global arms trade between 2015 and 2019. In recent...
Taurus Holdings Selects Orchid eBound™ for SAP ERP Integration
Hartford, CT (May 8, 2025) – Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, announced another major ERP integration milestone with its eBound™...
Navigating 2025: State Firearm Laws Every FFL Must Know
Operating as a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) means navigating myriad Federal and State regulations. While Federal law sets the baseline, State laws can impose additional requirements or restrictions that...
5 Ways Gun Stores Can Save Money and Stay Ahead During a Market Decline
Slow sales seasons are nothing new in the firearms industry. Whether it’s a post-election lull, inventory saturation, or general economic drag, retailers often feel the pressure to cut costs. But rather than...
Iron Valley Supply Selected Orchid eBound Electronic A&D for Infor ERP Integration
Hartford, CT (April 24, 2025) Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, announced another firearm industry ERP integration with its eBound...
Top 30 Largest USA Firearm Manufacturers of 2023
The ATF publishes its Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report (AFMER), revealing all firearms produced or exported by manufacturers during the previous calendar year. This data is published one...