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Educational Updates for FFLs
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...
Colorado FFL Alert: New Excise Tax Effective April 1, 2025
Beginning April 1, 2025 the State of Colorado will impose a 6.5% excise tax on the sale of firearms, firearm precursor parts, and ammunition sold in the state. There are limited exceptions for certain sales...
Orchid eBound to GunBroker.com Integration Now Available with Innovative Solution from TrashPanda
Hartford, CT (February 3, 2025) Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, announced a groundbreaking partnership with TrashPanda, the...
eState Ammunition Logic and the 2025 Firearm Legislative Session Now in Play
Hartford, CT (January 17, 2025) – Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, is proud to announce the latest enhancements to Orchid eState,...