Gun Controllers request card companies to cancel "Ghost Gun" companies... Citing HUMAN TRAFFICKING..

Published on February 10, 2022
Duration: 5:32

Law enforcement and elected officials in Los Angeles are requesting major credit card companies to stop processing payments for ghost gun kits. This action is being taken because legislative efforts to ban ghost guns have been ineffective. The officials are drawing a parallel between ghost gun sales and the past actions taken against Backpage.com, which was linked to human trafficking.

Quick Summary

Los Angeles officials, including DA George Gascon and police chiefs, are urging Visa, Mastercard, and American Express to stop processing payments for ghost gun kits. This move stems from the ineffectiveness of legislative bans and aims to curb the flow of untraceable firearms by leveraging the financial power of credit card companies.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Topic Overview
  2. 00:42Sponsor Message: SDI
  3. 01:16LA Times Article: DA Gascon & Police Chiefs' Request
  4. 01:42Details of the Request to Credit Card Companies
  5. 02:07Key Officials Involved: Gascon, Moore, Harris
  6. 02:44Rationale: Credit Card Companies' Power
  7. 03:26Ineffectiveness of Previous Measures
  8. 04:08Comparison to Backpage.com and Human Trafficking
  9. 04:44Potential Impact on Ghost Gun Flow
  10. 05:03Conclusion: Desperation and Failing Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Los Angeles officials asking credit card companies to stop ghost gun payments?

Officials are requesting credit card companies to halt payments for ghost gun kits because legislative and law enforcement efforts to ban them have been ineffective. They believe credit card processors have the power to significantly impact the availability of these kits.

Which credit card companies are being asked to stop ghost gun payments?

The request is directed at three major credit card companies: Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. These companies are being urged to take quick action to prevent online payments for ghost gun kits.

What historical event is being used as a comparison for stopping ghost gun payments?

The action is compared to a 2015 decision by credit card companies to stop payment processing for Backpage.com. This site faced accusations of being used for human trafficking and was eventually shut down.

Who are the main officials involved in this request regarding ghost guns?

The officials leading this initiative are Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon, LAPD Chief Michael Moore, and San Gabriel Police Chief Gene Harris. They sent letters to the chief executives of the credit card companies.

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