Shopify Bans Gun & Accessory Companies; Popular Guns; Gun Raffles: Gun Talk Radio| 8.19.18 B

Published on August 21, 2018
Duration: 44:23

This episode of Gun Talk Radio discusses the impact of Shopify's decision to ban firearms and accessory sales on its platform. Jay Jacobson of Franklin Armory details how this policy change, driven by CEO Toby Lütke, affects businesses that have invested heavily in e-commerce. The discussion also touches upon broader trends of financial institutions and tech companies marginalizing the firearms industry, potentially orchestrated by figures like Michael Bloomberg, and explores potential legislative solutions to protect constitutionally protected speech and commerce.

Quick Summary

Shopify has banned firearms and accessories, impacting businesses like Franklin Armory. This move is seen as part of 'Operation Choke Point 2.0,' a broader effort to marginalize the firearms industry through financial and technological restrictions. Proposed solutions include SEC regulations to protect constitutionally protected commerce.

Chapters

  1. 23:36Introduction to Online Platform Bans
  2. 24:12Interview with Jay Jacobson of Franklin Armory
  3. 24:31Franklin Armory's Shopify Experience
  4. 25:21Shopify's Policy Change and Notification
  5. 26:32Email Notification and Restricted Items
  6. 27:03Contractual Obligations and Transition Period
  7. 27:58Operation Choke Point 2.0 Explained
  8. 28:30Bloomberg's Influence on Industry Policies
  9. 29:52Proposed SEC Regulation for Speech Protection
  10. 30:35President Trump's Stance on Social Media Restrictions
  11. 31:03Banks and Insurance Companies' Perspective
  12. 32:16Shutting Down the Firearms Industry
  13. 34:45Warning Signs on Gun Stores
  14. 36:00Guns Used More for Good Than Bad
  15. 39:43Defensive Gun Use Example
  16. 40:22Gun Raffles and Legality
  17. 41:56Illegal vs. Acquired Guns in Shootings
  18. 43:04Media's Role in Mass Shootings

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Shopify ban firearms and accessories?

Shopify's CEO, Toby Lütke, implemented a ban on firearms and accessories, stating a desire to avoid causing harm. This decision came despite the platform supporting online sales of other potentially harmful products like marijuana in Canada.

What is 'Operation Choke Point 2.0' in the context of the firearms industry?

'Operation Choke Point 2.0' refers to a coordinated effort by financial institutions and tech companies to marginalize the firearms industry by making it difficult to obtain financing, insurance, and online sales platforms.

How does Shopify's ban affect businesses like Franklin Armory?

Franklin Armory, which invested significantly in its Shopify store, is forced to find a new e-commerce platform due to Shopify's policy change. This disruption impacts businesses that relied on the platform for sales and customer interaction.

What are potential solutions to protect the firearms industry from platform bans?

One proposed solution is for the SEC to create a regulation or law that prohibits discrimination against constitutionally protected speech, products, and activities, which could prevent companies from arbitrarily banning firearms-related businesses.

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