ATF Compliance Inspection Update: Q1 2022

ATF Compliance Inspection Update: Q1 2022

This past fall, the ATF began publishing monthly firearms compliance inspection reports pursuant to new Biden administration measures to “prevent and respond to gun crime.” Previously posted annually, the monthly reports provide the public with greater transparency...
ATF Final Rule 2021R-05 ‘Frame or Receiver’ Changes for FFLs

ATF Final Rule 2021R-05 ‘Frame or Receiver’ Changes for FFLs

HARTFORD, CT (April 26, 2022) – Today, ATF executives discussed Final Rule 2021R-05, “Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms,” for the first time since being finalized earlier this month. A three-hour educational session was delivered by...
Impact of “Definition of Frame or Receiver” Final Rule on FFLs

Impact of “Definition of Frame or Receiver” Final Rule on FFLs

Last week, President Joe Biden addressed the nation to outline the administration’s latest efforts to “combat gun crime.” In addition to nominating Steve Dettelbach as ATF Director – his second nominee for the position in as many years – reiterating plans to “go after...
Top 10 Firearm Manufacturers of 2020

Top 10 Firearm Manufacturers of 2020

Each year, firearm manufacturers are required to report manufacturing and export activity to the ATF using Form 5300.11, or the “Annual Firearms Manufacturing & Exportation Report” (AFMER). Reports are to be completed by April of the following year, with complete...
Dozen Firearms Industry Leaders to Sponsor FIC 2022

Dozen Firearms Industry Leaders to Sponsor FIC 2022

HARTFORD, CT (April 14, 2022) – Orchid and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group are pleased to announce a dozen sponsorships for the 2022 Firearms Industry Conference (FIC), to be held in Atlanta on April 25–27. This year’s conference sponsors include notable...