Videos tagged with Merchant Category Codes

This video from Armed Attorneys addresses several legal and self-defense questions relevant to firearm owners. Topics include the impact of Operation Chokepoint on credit card purchases of firearms, the validity of out-of-state CCW permits in Texas, the eligibility for constitutional carry after a deferred adjudication, whether bean bag rounds constitute deadly force, self-defense in national parks, and the legal implications of using a firearm without glasses during a home defense scenario. The discussion also touches on Texas charging practices for violent crimes and common self-defense scenarios.

This video covers a range of firearms-related topics, from political commentary on gun control to practical advice on traveling with firearms, self-defense against dangerous animals, and firearm safety. It emphasizes the importance of responsible gun ownership, understanding regulations, and continuous training. The discussion highlights common mistakes made by gun owners, especially concerning TSA travel and everyday carry choices, while also touching on the evolving landscape of gun rights and the need for political engagement.

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.

West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey discusses the FIND Act and the Merchant Category Code (MCC) ban. He emphasizes the importance of the free market and criticizes financial institutions for potentially discriminating against the firearms industry. McCuskey also highlights concerns about privacy related to MCC tracking of firearm purchases.

A new California law is set to take effect, introducing Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) to specifically track firearm-related purchases. This initiative aims to create 'detection scenarios' for flagging suspicious activity, drawing parallels to pre-crime prevention and red flag laws. The law is expected to expand tracking beyond regulated items and potentially spread to other states.

This video discusses new laws in California requiring credit card companies to use special retail codes for gun stores, enabling tracking of firearm sales. It contrasts this with laws in states like Georgia, Iowa, Tennessee, and Wyoming, which prohibit such tracking. The speaker argues these codes are a backdoor method to create a gun registry and do not deter criminals, while potentially flagging legal purchases for investigation.

Iowa has enacted the Second Amendment Privacy Act (House File 2464), signed by Governor Kim Reynolds. This law protects the privacy of financial information for individuals purchasing firearms and ammunition. It specifically prohibits financial institutions from using firearm-specific Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) for these transactions and prevents discrimination against firearm retailers based on MCC assignment. The act also prohibits the creation of private firearm ownership registries.

This video, featuring an authoritative expert, discusses the implications of Visa, Mastercard, and American Express tracking gun and ammunition purchases through new merchant codes. The speaker argues this system constitutes a de facto gun registry, drawing parallels to historical instances of registration leading to confiscation in Great Britain and Australia. The analysis highlights concerns over privacy rights for law-abiding citizens and questions the effectiveness of such tracking in preventing crime, suggesting it may be a precursor to broader confiscation efforts.

A new federal bill has been introduced by Florida Democrats Jared Moskowitz and Maxwell Frost aiming to track suspicious gun and ammunition purchases. The bill proposes that credit card companies create new merchant category codes to identify sellers of firearms and ammunition, allowing for the flagging of suspicious transactions. This legislative effort is framed within the context of the Parkland shooting anniversary and is seen by the speaker as a political move to garner support in an election year, with little expectation of passing in the current GOP-controlled House.

This video discusses allegations that the U.S. Treasury Department, under Secretary Janet Yellen, is tracking gun owner purchases using Merchant Category Codes (MCCs). The Gun Owners of America (GOA) is urging Senators to question Yellen about these alleged privacy violations, which they claim are a continuation of previous attempts to monitor firearm transactions.

This video discusses a letter from Jim Jordan, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, to FINCEN. The letter alleges that FINCEN urged financial institutions to monitor customer transactions for suspicious activity, including purchases related to political or religious expression, and flagged terms like 'MAGA' and 'Trump'. The committee is investigating the potential violation of civil liberties through this financial surveillance.

This video from GFG discusses the implementation of new Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) by major credit card companies to track firearm and ammunition purchases. The host expresses serious concern that this data could be used by authorities to flag individuals under red flag laws, potentially leading to firearm seizure without due process. The primary recommendation is to use cash for all firearm-related transactions to maintain financial privacy.