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ATF Addresses Forced Reset Triggers in New Open Letter

ATF Addresses Forced Reset Triggers in New Open Letter

In a new open letter posted today (dated March 22, 2022), the ATF has determined some “forced reset triggers” (FRTs) are “firearms” and “machineguns” as defined in the NFA and GCA. The ATF claims the subject FRTs do not require shooters to pull and subsequently...
State & Federal Firearms Regulations: October–December 2021

State & Federal Firearms Regulations: October–December 2021

With January quickly approaching, legislatures are making their final push of the year and preparing for 2022. As always, Orchid’s legal experts are tracking the latest firearms legislation to keep the shooting sports industry informed of recent political actions and...
State & Federal Firearms Regulations: August–September 2021

State & Federal Firearms Regulations: August–September 2021

Across the nation, the fight to defend the Second Amendment and protect FFLs never ends. While many state legislatures are now adjourned for the year, Orchid’s expert legal partners remain dedicated to tracking state and federal legislation to keep the shooting sports...
ATF eForm Considerations for Manufacturers of NFA Firearms

ATF eForm Considerations for Manufacturers of NFA Firearms

Originally enacted in 1934, the National Firearms Act (NFA) imposed a tax on the making and transfer of specific firearms, such as machine guns, silencers and short-barreled rifles and shotguns, as well as a special occupational tax (SOT) on persons and entities...