New Frame & Receiver Ruling Announced; ATF to Address Industry at FIC 2022

New Frame & Receiver Ruling Announced; ATF to Address Industry at FIC 2022

HARTFORD, CT (April 11, 2022) – Today, the Biden administration announced the final ruling for ATF 2021R-05F, “Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms.” Among its provisions, the ruling will effectively eliminate the distribution of “80% kits”...
Over 20 ATF Executives & Personnel to Attend FIC 2022

Over 20 ATF Executives & Personnel to Attend FIC 2022

HARTFORD, CT (April 5, 2022) – Orchid and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group are pleased to announce over 20 executives and personnel from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will attend the 2022 Firearms Industry Conference (FIC), to...
First ATF eForms 4 Approved in Less than 90 Days

First ATF eForms 4 Approved in Less than 90 Days

In December 2021, the ATF announced a modernized relaunch of the ATF eForms platform. A long time coming, the update would provide better services to industry members, trade associations, and the public by reducing the effort and time required to review and process...
How to Renew Your SOT for 2023 Online

How to Renew Your SOT for 2023 Online

Opened April 4, 2022, FFLs renewing their special occupational tax (SOT) for the 2023 tax year may file and pay online at Pay.gov. SOT payment is due by July 1. Though SOTs may still pay by mailed check or money order, the electronic filing process introduced last...
FIC 2022: Technology to Enhance Inventory Management

FIC 2022: Technology to Enhance Inventory Management

Inventory is the lifeblood of every FFL. You build it, buy it and sell it with the hopes of remaining compliant and earning a healthy profit. But managing an endless aisle of firearm, ammunition and accessory SKUs can be quite a challenge. However, like many aspects...