How Firearms ERP Systems Can Overcome Manufacturing Constraints

How Firearms ERP Systems Can Overcome Manufacturing Constraints

In 2020, firearm manufacturers produced over 11 million guns. While consumers only see the end product, there’s much more that goes into producing every one of those firearms. From managing raw materials and finished goods to maintaining compliance and supply chains,...
ATF Removes In-Person Certification Requirement for eForm 4 Submissions

ATF Removes In-Person Certification Requirement for eForm 4 Submissions

When the ATF updated its eForms system in late December 2021, the entire firearms industry rejoiced at the return of the eForm 4 and the promise of quicker turnaround times for application approval. But while most of the new submission process was done electronically...
Customer Announcement: Mountain City Supply

Customer Announcement: Mountain City Supply

Orchid is proud to announce a new customer, Mountain City Supply. Based in Castle Rock, Colo., Mountain City Supply (MCS) is a family-run firearms business with Type 01, 07 and 08 FFL licenses. In 2021, MCS relocated from downtown Denver to its current location where...
‘Protecting Our Kids Act’ Passes House, Faces Challenge in Senate

‘Protecting Our Kids Act’ Passes House, Faces Challenge in Senate

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed gun control legislation that would expand the types of weapons and devices subject to federal regulation. Titled the ‘Protecting Our Kids Act’ (US HR7910), the bill passed with a 223-204 vote, including the...
Top 10 Inspection Violations by Type 07 FFLs

Top 10 Inspection Violations by Type 07 FFLs

As covered in Part I of our ‘ATF Inspections 101’ series, businesses engaged in the manufacturing, importing and dealing of firearms are subject to inspection by the ATF, per the Gun Control Act of 1968. During these inspections, ATF industry operations...