All Your Firearm and Ammo Purchases Are Now Being Tracked & Flagged!!!

Published on September 13, 2022
Duration: 9:30

This video from Armed Scholar, featuring an authoritative and experienced speaker, discusses the new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) merchant code for firearm and ammunition sales. The speaker explains how credit card companies like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express will now track and flag these transactions, a move prompted by pressure from government officials like California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The video highlights concerns that this tracking could be used to chill the exercise of Second Amendment rights and that the definition of 'suspicious activity' remains undefined, potentially impacting lawful gun owners.

Quick Summary

Credit card companies like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are now tracking firearm and ammunition sales using a new ISO merchant code. This move, pushed by officials like AGs Bonta and James, aims to monitor for suspicious activity related to shootings and trafficking, though concerns exist about privacy and potential chilling effects on Second Amendment rights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Credit Card Companies Tracking Firearm Sales
  2. 00:15Sponsor: Established Titles
  3. 01:41Credit Card Companies Tracking Sales Details
  4. 02:27ISO Merchant Code for Gun Sales
  5. 02:51Concerns on Tracked Purchase Details
  6. 03:25Credit Card Processing and Banking Impact
  7. 04:14Impact on Rights to Bear Arms
  8. 05:09Suspicious Activity Definition Unknown
  9. 05:57NSFF Statement on Firearm Sales Tracking
  10. 06:37Felons Obtain Guns Through Illegal Means
  11. 07:11Additional Anti-Gun Efforts
  12. 08:00Tracking Attempts to Restrict Freedom

Frequently Asked Questions

How are credit card companies tracking firearm and ammunition sales?

Credit card companies like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are now using a new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) merchant code specifically for firearm and ammunition sales. This code allows them to categorize and track these transactions separately from general retail purchases.

Why are credit card companies tracking firearm sales?

This tracking is in response to pressure from government officials, including Attorneys General Rob Bonta and Letitia James, who aim to prevent shootings and reduce illegal firearm trafficking by monitoring sales patterns. The new ISO code allows for distinct categorization of these transactions.

What information is tracked about firearm purchases?

While the exact details are still emerging, it's confirmed that the date, location, and amount of firearm and ammunition sales will be recorded. There are concerns that the definition of 'suspicious activity' is undefined and could potentially flag lawful purchases.

Could this new tracking system impact my ability to buy firearms?

Yes, it could. Banks that issue credit cards may decide to block or refuse to process firearm and ammunition sales altogether if they find the new ISO merchant code too burdensome, potentially limiting your purchasing options.

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