NSSF Retail & Range Member Benefit to Include Orchid Advisors eBound / e4473 Software and Other Services
NSSF expands its retail member benefits program by providing shooting sports retailers and ranges with no-cost access to Orchid Advisors’ ATF-compliant software and online video education portal
Hartford, CT, – (ArmsVault.com) – The National Shooting Sports Foundation (“NSSF”), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, has partnered with Orchid Advisors to provide its members with enhanced software benefits. The NSSF Standard Membership and Premium Membership programs for Retailers and Ranges will now include no-cost access to Orchid Advisors’ suite of cloud-based compliance solutions.
In addition to the NSSF’s 24/7 compliance hotline, compliance consultation services and training retail and range members will have access to Orchid’s ATF-compliant eBound Book / e4473 software, online video training resources and electronic firearm restrictions tools to its package.
“We recognize our members seek technology solutions that will help them increase operational efficiencies while remaining compliant with ATF and state regulations,” said John McNamara, Senior Director Retail and Range services, NSSF. “By continuing to partner with service providers like Orchid we will be able to continue building a robust offering of compliance tools, services and resources from which our members can choose the best solutions for their business”.
NSSF retail and range members may opt-in to this new benefit at no cost through the NSSF Member Portal and corresponding signup page located on Orchid Advisors site. Once registered members will gain access to Orchid’s software portal, FFLBizHub, which hosts its numerous cloud applications. Qualifying members will enjoy access to a fully integrated eBound Book / e4473 application that is compliant with ATF Rulings 2016-1, 2016-2 and 2016-3. Notable features of the software application include electronic document signature capture, barcode scanning, ATF EZ Check validation and a wide array of internal controls that are designed to reduce the risk of ATF compliance errors.
“We are pleased to partner with NSSF to provide its members with state-of-the-art tools designed to meet the specific challenges of the shooting sports industry,” said Alexis Tunell, Executive Director of Regulatory Software Products , Orchid Advisors. “With simple point and click tools, our technology portal revolutionizes and streamlines the retail transaction environment, allowing businesses to invest saved time – and expenses – into areas driving business growth.”
To learn more about these new member benefits and how to register please contact the NSSF’s John McNamara at [email protected] or visit the informational pages found at Orchid Advisors for NSSF Retailers and NSSF Premium Retailers.
About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 12,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, visit nssf.org.
About Orchid Advisors
Orchid Advisors enables retail, range, ecommerce, distribution and manufacturing operators by providing industry-specific software and services. Its mission is to drive performance enhancements into the regulated operations of the shooting sports industry, bringing deep expertise in regulatory compliance, business operations and technology. Orchid is a leader in serving those entities who operate in accordance with ATF, ITAR and State firearm regulations. Orchid Advisors, Together with Gearfire, Gearfire Payments And Retail Technology Group Provides The Only End-To-End Solution For The Shooting Sports Industry. To learn more, visit www.orchidadvisors.com.