EPIC! Gun and ammo purchasing codes to be BANNED AND FINED..! THIS is how we stop this!

Published on January 11, 2023
Duration: 5:25

This video from Langley Outdoors Academy, hosted by Braden, discusses Florida's initiative to ban Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) for gun and ammunition purchases. The new Agriculture Commissioner, Wilton Simpson, is proposing legislation to prevent financial institutions from tracking these transactions, viewing the codes as a potential tool for intrusive gun control. The content highlights the financial penalties proposed for credit card companies and suggests this move could inspire other states to follow suit, aiming to protect Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Florida's Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is proposing a bill to ban Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) for gun and ammunition purchases. This initiative aims to prevent financial institutions from tracking these transactions, which is viewed as a potential tool for intrusive gun control, and includes significant fines for non-compliance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Channel Focus
  2. 00:10Florida Commissioner Opposes MCC Codes
  3. 00:33Call to Action and Support
  4. 00:49Introducing The Second Press
  5. 01:21Spreading Florida's Initiative
  6. 01:36Florida's Proposed MCC Ban
  7. 01:52MCC Code Background and Florida's Stance
  8. 02:48Simpson's First Act as Commissioner
  9. 03:24Second Amendment and MCC Justification
  10. 03:50Financial Penalties for MCC Use
  11. 04:29Potential for Widespread Impact and Fines
  12. 05:01Conclusion and Future Outlook

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) for gun purchases?

MCCs are codes used by financial institutions to classify types of businesses. A specific MCC for gun and ammunition purchases was approved internationally, intended to help identify suspicious transactions, but is viewed by some as a tool for intrusive tracking.

What is Florida doing about gun purchase tracking codes?

Florida's new Agriculture Commissioner, Wilton Simpson, is proposing a bill to ban MCCs for gun and ammo purchases. This aims to prevent financial institutions from tracking these transactions and potentially using the data for gun control purposes.

What are the penalties for using gun purchase MCCs in Florida?

The proposed Florida legislation includes significant financial penalties, with a potential $10,000 fine for each instance a bank or credit card company uses the MCC for gun and ammunition purchases within the state.

Why are companies like Visa and Mastercard hesitant about gun purchase MCCs?

Visa and Mastercard have expressed reservations about using the gun purchase MCC, partly because many retailers sell a variety of goods, making it difficult to accurately classify a transaction solely as a gun purchase.

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