APRIL 20, 2021

Titans of Firearm Industry eCommerce Join 2021 FICC

RALIEGH, NC (April 20, 2021) – Orchid LLC and Williams Mullen’s Firearms Industry Group announce that multiple firearm industry eCommerce leaders have joined and will present at the 2021 Firearms Industry Compliance Conference.

Guns.com, Brownells, Davidson’s / Gallery of Guns, AmmoReady, Silencer Shop, and Everest are widely recognized by manufacturers, distributors and dealers as the leaders in each of their respective areas. The industry’s premier in-person event will host three tracks on Business Strategy / Legal, Compliance and Technology this June 8 – 9 in Orlando, Florida.

“We’re honored to join forces with the titans of firearm industry eCommerce, the shooting sports industry’s most prominent online destinations and software services for selling to online shoppers,” said Camden Webb, Co-chair of the Williams Mullen Firearms Industry Group. “These entities bring significant experience connecting manufacturing and retail FFLs with millions of online shoppers. They’ve carved a niche as industry leaders who are rewriting the playbook for best-in-class online sales while observing federal and state firearm guidelines.”

These six industry leaders will deliver the following sessions:

How Online Sales are Shaping the Firearms Industry

  • Guns.com – A leading provider of new and used dealer-focused inventory sales
  • Davidson’s / Galley of Guns – A leading distributor and online marketplace
  • AmmoReady – A leading provider of turnkey and custom dealer storefronts

Five Key Compliance Considerations for Firearm eCommerce Business

  • Brownell’s – A leading distributor and eCommerce destination for all things firearms

Silencers - When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong: A Compliance Guide For What Not To Do

  • Silencer Shop – A leading distributor and marketplace for suppressors

Connecting Manufacturers, Retailers and Consumers in The Outdoor Industry

  • Everest – A leading marketplace for outdoor recreational products

These sessions are designed for firearm manufacturing, distribution and retail executives who seek to take advantage of the increasing demand for online sales. They will accompany over 20 other sessions which cover such topics as Raising Capital in the Firearm Industry, Firearm M&A, the Legal Side of FFL Revocations, Advanced eBound Book Principles and Firearm Import / Exports.

The 2021 FICC event will be held at the beautiful Westgate Lakes Resort in Orlando Florida. Discounted room blocks begin at $89 per night and have been expanded several days before and after the event for business travelers who wish to enjoy the resort with their families. All participants are invited to two cocktail receptions which will be held outside by the Pelican’s Landing pool.

Registration: Individuals seeking to register for the in-person 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.

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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 services to improve how retailers, ranges, and manufacturers sell firearms and accessories. The firm's business software integrates directly with Orchid eBoundTM, 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 UniversityTM, FFL MasterClassTM and the Firearms Industry Compliance ConferenceTM. 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.


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