2021 Firearms Industry Compliance Conference

HARTFORD, CT (February 11, 2021) – Orchid LLC and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group announce updates to the 2021 Firearms Industry Compliance Conference (“FICC”). Effective today, the hosts have opened registration for two platforms that include the FICC conference as well as FFL MasterClass, the first instructor-led career development program for the shooting sports industry. FICC Conference Scheduled for June 8 – 9 in Orlando, Florida The 2021 conference is designed primarily for manufacturing CEO / owners, attorneys, and compliance professionals but is open to all FFL types. Attendees will hear from industry executives and ATF, DDTC, and FBI agency personnel.  Educational sessions have been organized into the following tracks and will offer CLE credits  for industry attorneys.

• Navigating Complex Firearm Business Strategy and Legal Liability
• Managing Compliant Firearm Manufacturing Operations
• Leveraging Technology to Balance Efficiency with Compliance

Notable sessions include: Raising Capital and Managing Firearm Credit Risk, Protection in Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), Firearm Manufacturing Intellectual Property, ATF Inspections, ATF eForms, Import and Export / EAR Concepts, Firearm Manufacturing ERP / eBound software, and Laser Marking Integrations. The Federal Agencies will be available for virtual roundtable breakout sessions and private FFL discussions. “Together, we’re proud to share that Orchid and Williams Mullen have served 30 of the top 40 firearm manufacturers,” said Jon Rydberg, Orchid’s CEO and co-host. “And, by volume, that represents nearly 90% of all firearms manufactured in the United States. We find it prudent, given our depth of expertise and growth in licensee volume to focus on the more complex needs of the manufacturing segment. Concurrently, our retail and startup programs have been moved to live, virtual segments which also aligns with the tighter budgets of the firearm retail and eCommerce sector.” Key to this year’s event will be the hosts’ response to the ongoing COVID pandemic. Orchid and Williams Mullen are committed to a safe environment that includes mandatory mask wearing, social distancing and frequent cleanings of the conference venue in accordance with both Orlando city and hotel policies. The most significant change for 2021 will be the option for speakers and Federal Agency personnel to present remotely, simulcast on live interactive screens inside of the event venue. Registration: Individuals seeking to register for the conference, to present or to sponsor the event can do so here or on the Orchid Advisors or Williams Mullen’s Firearm Industry Group websites. Remote, Live, Instructor-led Career Development New to the hosts’ education platform are remote, live, instructor-led career development programs for both retail and manufacturing professionals. The programs will center around a classroom learning style, with structured peer groups that meet several times over a two-month period. Each program will be offered twice per year and will provide firearm industry professionals the ability to select from the following four career tracks.

• Retail Firearm Technology – Mastering Point-of-Sale, eCommerce, and Payment Concepts
• Retail Firearm Compliance – Mastering Federal and State Firearm Transfer Regulations
• Manufacturing Firearm Technology – Mastering ERP Applications, Laser Marking and ATF Integrations
• Manufacturing Firearm Compliance – Mastering Classifications, ATF Forms, and Compliance Programs

Registration: Individuals seeking to register for any of the four Spring or Fall career development programs can do so here or on the Orchid Advisors or Williams Mullen’s Firearm Industry Group websites. Both Orchid and Williams Mullen offer their gratitude to the Federal Agencies and its early sponsors/speakers from 4473 Cloud LLC and the American Suppressor Association (“ASA”). ABOUT ORCHID LLC Orchid LLC and its subsidiaries offer business software, compliance software, and regulatory services to the shooting sports industry. Orchid Solutions provides firearm payment processing services, Point-of-Sale, and ERP integration software to improve how retailers, ranges, and manufacturers sell firearms and accessories. The firm’s business software integrates directly with Orchid eBound^TM, an application that provides a powerful low-cost electronic Bound Book and an electronic ATF Form 4473. Orchid Advisors provides ATF, Import, and Export licensing and firearm compliance services to Federal Firearms Licensees. The firm shares its expertise with the industry through the FFL University^TM, FFL MasterClass^TM and the Firearms Industry Compliance Conference^TM. For additional information, visit www.OrchidLLC.com. ABOUT WILLIAMS MULLEN Williams Mullen is a regional, full-service law firm with approximately 240 attorneys in offices across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington D.C. The firm’s Firearms Industry Group helps industry members navigate legal issues, from regulatory compliance to e-commerce development, financing needs and interest from the venture capital world. Additionally, Williams Mullen attorneys provide companies with advice and counsel in matters involving import and export controls, immigration and foreign direct investment, government contracting, and taxation. Visit them at www.williamsmullen.com. Media Contact Shaun Phelan, VP of Marketing Orchid LLC sphelan@joinorchid.com

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