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Educational Updates for FFLs
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,...
Orchid to Showcase New FFL Technology & Regulatory Services at SHOT Show 2025
Hartford, CT (January 15, 2025) – Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, will introduce its latest FFL products, services and...
Orchid Launches ATF Transaction Advisory Program for Retail Gun Stores
Hartford, CT (December 20, 2024) – Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, firearm compliance services, and 2A-friendly payment processing, is proud to announce the launch of the ATF Transaction...
Critical Update for FFLs: Expanded Background Check Access for Employee Screening
On December 12, 2024, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) under Regulation Identifier Number 1110-AA35 was published in the Federal Register, initiating a 30-day public comment period on the use of NICS...
Orchid Proudly Announces the Launch of the Orchid Firearm Sales Portal
Hartford, CT (December 10, 2024) – Orchid, the industry leader in FFL technology, payment processing, and firearm compliance services, proudly announces the launch of the Orchid Firearm Sales Portal. This...
Top 30 Largest USA Firearm Manufacturers of 2022
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...