📝 Release Notes

Orchid eBound's Upload Transactions template now places the sub-model field at the end of core bound book details, and the e4473 workflow includes a new exit warning when transferring serial numbers plus clearer Washington SAFE error messages with Trace IDs. Additionally, eCommerce age gate settings are now customizable (16–25), and Orchid eBound will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance from April 12 (11 PM EST) to April 13 (

Q1S5.26 (March 24, 2026) introduces a NoFraud integration and manual review option for high-value online orders in eCommerce, POS enhancements including customer card whitelisting and automated MAP/MSRP catalog syncing, and improvements to Washington SAFE background check fields and RSR purchase order processing. Bug fixes address package sale price display and reconciliation progress bar visibility.

Orchid eCommerce now supports displaying manually entered prices, offers an improved checkout with clearer payment error handling, and fixes a bug prompting for shipping addresses on in-store pickups. Orchid POS adds expanded granular access-level permissions, an optimized Avalara tax integration, a pistol permit field for P12 compliance, mobile-friendly Click to Pay checkout, and visible product import error messages.

Key updates include a new eState API endpoint supporting multiple UPCs per call, multi-threaded eBound book searches that cut report times from 10+ minutes to 1-2 minutes, and eCommerce security improvements replacing plaintext password emails with secure, time-sensitive reset links. Orchid POS also gained editable layaways, Guns.com invoice total improvements, and a new P-12 label size option.

Q1S2.26 delivers major enhancements to eBound (improved A&D export with 180-day date ranges, 4473 correction fixes, NULL value handling, and serial number validation) and Orchid POS (alphabetical FFL dropdowns, streamlined B2B checkout, PO receiving safeguards, and faster inventory reports), while eCommerce gains refined sale pricing logic and optimized featured products display.

Orchid eCommerce added optional controls to help FFLs comply with California's AB-1263 and SB-704 laws, including mandatory disclosures, age and address verification, and (starting July 2026) barrel shipment restrictions to California FFLs. Additional updates include new eBound export fields (Firearm Type, Manufacturer, Department, Location), FFL/SOT document links in the eFFL Locator API, and bug fixes for POS serial numbers

California FFLs (and those serving CA residents) should prepare for AB-1263/SB-704 taking effect January 1, 2026, with Orchid providing a video briefing and written synopsis to aid compliance. Additional updates include new eBound API fields, expanded eCommerce membership codes, a mobile header redesign, NY P12 form support in Orchid POS, and gift card reporting sync.

Orchid eBound received several 4473 and correction-related bug fixes, while eCommerce improved partial part number searches (e.g., "H001" prefixes). Orchid POS introduced a unified customer search field, archived ~90,000 NLA UPCs, and resolved bugs affecting RMA-to-eBound posting, label pricing, GunBroker relisting, and serial number label printing.

Orchid's Q4S23.25 release introduces a Sales Admin dashboard export in the Firearm Sales Portal, membership-gated course purchases and bulk product update enhancements in eCommerce, and POS improvements including faster transactions and new serial number entry via Gunsmithing RMA. It also resolves an AWS-related eBound Multiple Sales Form delivery issue and fixes several eCommerce bugs involving pricing, ZIP

Q4S22.25 (Oct 22, 2025) adds over 2,700 new firearm UPCs, automates 4473 Section A serial number corrections in eBound, and introduces a BETA eCommerce feature requiring memberships/waivers for course purchases. Additional updates include MAP pricing protection from dynamic pricing overrides in Orchid POS, B2B portal support for up to 1,000 employee logins, consignment support in product groups, and various

Orchid eBound now allows manufacturer name corrections on closed dispositions without false duplicate serial warnings, and adds pagination to Multi-Book Search plus book-specific serial number filtering. Orchid POS adds a GunBroker setting to exclude FFL requirements for antique firearms and improves Manage Inventory search accuracy, while eCommerce now hides products with fewer than two units from live vendor feeds.

Orchid eCommerce now blocks online purchases of items with fewer than two units in live vendor feeds, adds optional login-required shopping, product group filter toggles, and Camfour as a preferred vendor. Orchid POS introduces dedicated vendor records to eliminate duplicates, surfaces unpaid GunBroker orders in Sales Orders/Layaway, flags invalid live vendor credentials, and now requires both FTP and API credentials for

Orchid eBound now allows in-store signatures on Section E without customer recertification, displays corrected form data on In-Process/Complete screens, and adds a report for viewing all prior ATF traces. Orchid eCommerce introduces dynamic, configurable product filters per product group, replaces the Twitter logo with TikTok, and Orchid POS is rolling out dedicated vendor records to eliminate duplicates and streamline catalog syncs and automated PO

Orchid eBound adds attachment deletion, anytime digital corrections, in-process/complete page syncing for corrections, and post-transfer FFL signatures without recertification. Orchid eCommerce introduces a unified global search, rebuilt shopping filters (Beta), ShipStation adult signature support, expanded homepage sections, disabled Captcha, and multiple bug fixes.

Orchid eBound received several enhancements including 24-hour kiosk code expiration, pre-completion 4473 edits, paginated MSF Review, and multiple bug fixes, while Orchid eCommerce is rolling out a revamped Online menu structure on August 12 alongside improved mobile shopping and manufacturer name displays.

Orchid eBound introduces several enhancements including 24-hour kiosk code expiration, pre-completion 4473 edits, paginated MSF Review, and multiple bug fixes, while Orchid eCommerce launches a revamped Online menu structure (effective August 12) and an improved mobile shopping experience.

The Q3S15.25 release introduces a live GunBroker API integration for Orchid POS and significant eBound 4473 enhancements including prohibited questions review, in-process form corrections, and streamlined military address fields. It also improves the ShipStation integration with configurable shipping options and customer tracking emails, plus various UI and ATF user experience updates.

Orchid eBound now supports adding firearms to in-process 4473s, allows Company Admins to delete 4473 attachments, and includes enhancements to Question 21 warnings, paper 4473 notes, and a bug fix for the Serial Number Correction Tool. Additionally, Orchid eState expanded to over 60,000 classified UPCs with ammunition support, and a simplified Orchid eCommerce "Online" menu is coming soon, while the

Orchid eBound now lets users view Form 4473s on-screen without downloading, offers a toggle for requiring expiration dates on supporting documents, and includes faster page loads plus expanded manufacturer/model/caliber dropdowns. Orchid eCommerce gains speed improvements and a new Product Category widget, while Orchid POS introduces a BETA Most Profit report and is seeking testers for Camfour and Sports South integrations.

Orchid eState now supports ammunition restriction checks across all 50 states, while eBound gains auto-assignment of serial numbers, a bulk import tool, and IM sync capabilities. Additionally, eCommerce introduces Solr-powered search and coupon usage limits, and the 4473 workflow now routes users directly to the Multiple Sales Form screen.

Released May 6, 2025, the Q2S9.25 update introduces major Orchid eBound enhancements—including new IM Storage for audit retention, a rebuilt Quick Assignment (Beta), a Department Lead assignment tier, and expanded Upload Transactions—alongside eCommerce improvements like FFL/SOT document uploads at checkout, $0 product hiding, 250-character product titles, H1 tag SEO updates, and Puer

Q2S07.25 introduces several compliance and workflow improvements, including a Multiple Sales Form aging alert in eBound, audit trail and bulk assignment features in Orchid IM, and new membership email templates in POS. eCommerce updates include clearer catalog sync messaging, a fix for out-of-stock item purchases, below-MAP pricing prompts, and ongoing NLA catalog cleanup, while the GunBroker integration remains in be

Key updates include a required Chrome extension update for the NICS plugin due to FBI portal changes, a new restocking fee option for returned products, the ability to modify ship-to locations on invoices before fulfillment, and expanded recurring membership payment support via swiped cards (FAPS only). Additional improvements include GunBroker integration entering beta, new pricing roundup options, enhanced product search fields, automated removal of discontinued catalog items, and bug fixes

Orchid eBound added a customizable Asset Validation Form for Company Admins to generate employee firearm attestation forms (per Ruling 2010-1), while Orchid eCommerce gained customer review displays, content templates, staff pages, and product page speed improvements. Additionally, a GunBroker.com integration beta is seeking eBound users, and weekly legislative update emails now send Friday afternoons instead of Saturday mornings.

Q1S03.25 (Feb 11, 2025) delivers major updates across Orchid's product suite, including a new eBound-to-GunBroker integration via TrashPanda, 4473 support for out-of-state PCS orders, and faster serial number uploads in SNIT. POS enhancements include category-level sales commissions, itemized layaway deposits on receipts, customizable store labels, and a ShipStation bug fix.

The Orchid Firearm Sales Portal update introduces automated .xlsx ERP file transfers, an admin discount override, and improved FFL customer search, alongside order management enhancements like on-hold comments, a "Return to Draft" button, and deletion of approved orders. Several bugs were also fixed, including POS ship date clearing, NBS Approval Number auto-population, and buy group/member number sync issues.