Videos tagged with Firearms Retailer Tracking

This video discusses the introduction of the 'Protecting Privacy and Purchases Act' in the House of Representatives. This bill aims to prohibit credit card companies and payment networks from assigning specific Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) to firearms retailers, which could be used to track gun and ammunition purchases. The legislation is presented as a direct response to efforts, notably by Senator Elizabeth Warren, to implement such tracking, which proponents argue would create a de facto gun registry. The bill's inclusion of preemption clauses is highlighted as a significant victory for gun rights advocates.