Videos tagged with Merchant Category Code

Nephi Cole, Director of Government Relations and State Affairs for the NSSF, discusses the critical role of Colorado as a testing ground for anti-gun legislation and the multifaceted fight to protect Second Amendment rights. He highlights the importance of grassroots activism, legislative engagement, and combating financial discrimination against the firearms industry. Cole emphasizes that the fight extends beyond hardware to include banking, free speech, and regulatory compliance, stressing the need for vigilance and strategic organization.

This video provides an in-depth update on new Colorado gun laws, effective dates, and their implications for gun owners and businesses. It covers changes to concealed carry permit training requirements, excise taxes on firearms, sensitive spaces restrictions, secure vehicle storage mandates, and the implementation of merchant category codes for firearm purchases. The speaker also discusses primary election results and the Supreme Court's decision on the bump stock ban, offering insights from the perspective of a firearms instructor and business owner.

This video details Senator Elizabeth Warren's ongoing efforts, alongside other lawmakers, to compel financial institutions and credit card companies to implement specific Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) for firearm and ammunition purchases. The narrative traces the progression from initial requests to demands for federal government intervention, highlighting the pushback from credit card companies and the varying state-level legislative responses.

This video features John and Greg Tanacea from 2A Commerce discussing how major banks are seeking to track firearm purchases through credit card transactions. They delve into topics like credit card fraud, flagged transactions, and political legislation impacting the firearms industry, including the Safer Banking Act and the Shush Act. The discussion also touches upon the importance of SEO, the challenges faced by FFLs, and the role of Merchant Category Codes (MCC). They explore how financial institutions might share data with agencies like the ATF and discuss strategies for businesses to prepare for political challenges and protect their operations. The conversation highlights the ongoing fight for Second Amendment rights and the value of standing up against perceived overreach.

This video discusses recent legislative actions impacting firearm and ammunition sales in California and New York, alongside federal policy concerns. Larry Keane of NSSF highlights the unconstitutionality of California's new 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition, and the ongoing issues with microstamping technology. The discussion also covers the problematic implementation of New York's ammunition background check system and federal regulatory actions by the ATF concerning the definition of 'engaged in the business' for firearm sales.

This episode of 'This Week in Guns' discusses the Biden administration's 'gun trucks' initiative, the legal implications of making gun trafficking a federal crime, and the perceived ineffectiveness of such measures. It delves into the controversial topic of microstamping technology, criticizing its feasibility and potential for misuse. The hosts also examine the IRS's acquisition of firearms and ammunition, the legislative efforts to repeal the pistol brace rule, and the ongoing debate surrounding merchant category codes for firearm purchases.

Discover Card will begin tracking firearms purchases in April, following an ISO standard for merchant category codes. This change allows for specific identification of gun retailer transactions. The video suggests this may be a reason for consumers to reconsider their credit card choices, particularly if privacy is a concern.

Discover Card will begin tracking firearm and ammunition purchases in April 2023 using a new Merchant Category Code (MCC). This move, followed by pledges from Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, is viewed by critics as a privacy violation. While specific items are not visible on receipts, the tracking aims to identify 'suspicious activity.' Legislative efforts in Florida and West Virginia aim to prohibit such tracking within their states, and U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert has called for a congressional review.

This video discusses the significant development of credit card companies beginning to track gun and ammunition purchases through a new Merchant Category Code (MCC). The presenter explains the implications of this tracking, linking it to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The video highlights potential impacts on gun owners and suggests exploring alternative ways to protect financial privacy, with a sponsored segment promoting Genesis Gold Group for gold purchases.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen discusses the increasing federal overreach and 'woke capitalism' impacting Second Amendment rights. He highlights efforts by Republican Attorneys General to push back against policies from entities like the ATF, financial institutions, and shipping companies that discriminate against the firearms industry. The conversation emphasizes the importance of legislative action over agency rulemaking and the legal challenges to these actions.

This video discusses the creation of a new ISO Merchant Category Code (MCC) for firearms and ammunition purchases, and the subsequent pushback from 24 state Attorneys General. The new code is seen as a way for private companies to circumvent legislative processes and potentially infringe upon Second Amendment rights by tracking and possibly restricting purchases. The Attorneys General argue this practice constitutes 'privatization of tyranny' and violates consumer protection laws.

This video from Langley Outdoors Academy, presented by Braden, details the significant opposition from 24 states' Attorneys General and federal lawmakers against credit card companies adopting a specific merchant code for firearm and ammunition purchases. The speaker highlights the potential for this code to unfairly target lawful gun owners and businesses, leading to financial repercussions for the card companies and ongoing legal/legislative challenges.