Customer Announcement: Ares State Armory

Customer Announcement: Ares State Armory

Orchid is proud to announce a new customer, Ares State Armory.  Named after the Greek god of war, Ares State Armory opened in Lawton, OK, in 2016. A retail gun store specializing in NFA and hard-to-find firearms, ASA stocks hundreds of handguns, rifles, shotguns, and...
Law Enforcement Now Receiving NICS Denial Notifications

Law Enforcement Now Receiving NICS Denial Notifications

As of October 1, and in accordance with the NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021, FBI is to report all National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) denied transactions – better known as NICS denials – to state, local, or tribal law enforcement within 24 hours....
Enhanced NICS Background Checks For Persons Under 21 to Start Nov. 14

Enhanced NICS Background Checks For Persons Under 21 to Start Nov. 14

As a result of the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) of 2022, the NICS Section has been working towards the implementation of an enhanced background check process for persons between the ages of 18-20. The enhancement provides the opportunity for...
Zero Tolerance Protection Recap

Zero Tolerance Protection Recap

Over the last two months, we’ve written about the Biden administration’s zero tolerance policy, increased ATF activities, and stricter corrective action against FFLs. Throughout our Zero Tolerance Protection series, we’ve shared insight into laws, rules and...