2A-Friendly Credit Card Processor; WA Anti-Gun Initiative; Bear Defense: GTR| 7.8.18 C

Published on July 9, 2018
Duration: 44:21

This video discusses the challenges faced by firearms businesses in processing credit card payments due to financial institutions' policies, often stemming from 'Operation Choke Point'. Blue Dog, a credit card processor, is presented as a solution for these businesses, offering 2A-friendly processing and additional business support. The discussion highlights how financial de-platforming impacts the Second Amendment.

Quick Summary

Financial institutions have targeted firearms businesses through initiatives like 'Operation Choke Point,' making it difficult to process payments. Blue Dog offers a 2A-friendly credit card processing solution for gun stores and accessory makers, ensuring they can continue to operate and serve customers.

Chapters

  1. 00:48Financial Institutions Attacking Gun Stores
  2. 01:07Operation Choke Point Explained
  3. 02:08Intuit Stops Processing for Gun Businesses
  4. 02:42De-Facto Assault on Second Amendment
  5. 03:03Introducing Blue Dog Credit Processing
  6. 04:43What is Blue Dog?
  7. 06:07Blue Dog's Bank Relationships
  8. 06:21Square and PayPal Terms of Service
  9. 07:07Blue Dog Stats Payment Device
  10. 07:35Firearms.yourbluedog.com
  11. 08:01Proactive Credit Card Processing
  12. 08:41Experience with 2A Processing
  13. 09:03Politics vs. Risk in Firearm Sales
  14. 09:37Why Processors Don't Understand

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'Operation Choke Point' and how did it affect gun businesses?

'Operation Choke Point' was an Obama administration effort that pressured financial institutions to sever ties with 'high-risk' industries, including firearms. This led banks to de-platform gun stores and manufacturers, making it difficult for them to process payments and secure financing.

How does Blue Dog help firearms businesses with credit card processing?

Blue Dog is a credit card processor that specializes in the firearms industry, using 'second amendment friendly' clearing banks. They offer competitive rates and aim to provide a stable payment processing solution, unlike other platforms that have de-platformed gun businesses.

What are the risks of using payment processors like Square or PayPal for gun sales?

Square and PayPal have terms of service that prohibit the sale of firearms. If discovered, they can legally hold your funds for up to six months and shut down your account, creating significant business disruption for gun sellers.

Why is it important for gun businesses to have 2A-friendly payment processing?

The ability to process credit cards and access financing is the lifeblood of any business. When financial institutions deny these services to firearms businesses, it's seen as a de-facto assault on the Second Amendment, hindering commerce and consumer access to legal products.

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