The One Thing You Should NEVER Do When Buying Guns & Ammo Is Now Against The Law In 11 States!

Published on January 13, 2025
Duration: 8:04

This video discusses the controversial practice of credit card companies using specific merchant codes to track gun and ammunition purchases, potentially flagging them for law enforcement. It highlights that 11 states have now enacted laws prohibiting Visa, MasterCard, and American Express from using these codes for such tracking. The speaker advises against using these credit cards for firearm and ammo purchases, recommending cash as an alternative.

Quick Summary

Eleven states have now banned credit card companies like Visa, MasterCard, and American Express from using specific merchant codes to track gun and ammunition purchases. This practice, which began in 2020, could lead to 'red flags' being sent to law enforcement. It is recommended to use cash for these purchases to avoid such tracking.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Banks Discussed Gun Purchase Tracking
  2. 00:16Merchant Codes for Tracking
  3. 00:24Purpose: Red Flags to Sheriffs
  4. 00:46Tracking in Full Effect by 2022
  5. 00:53Millions of Red Flags Issued
  6. 01:21Credit Card Companies Initiated Tracking
  7. 01:54Merchant Codes as Gun Legislation
  8. 02:02Advice: Don't Use These Cards
  9. 02:12Nine States Passed Prior Legislation
  10. 02:27Two More States Join List
  11. 02:3711 States Ban Tracking Codes
  12. 02:57States Banning Codes (Jan 2024)
  13. 03:03States Banning Codes (July 2024)
  14. 03:07States Banning Codes (Jan 2025)
  15. 03:32Purpose of Consumer Codes
  16. 03:50Good News on State Level
  17. 03:53No Federal Law on Tracking Codes
  18. 04:17List of 11 States
  19. 04:34Banks Using Codes for Years
  20. 04:45Tracking Continues in Other States
  21. 05:07Legislation Focused on Consumer Codes
  22. 05:18Illegal to Track in 11 States
  23. 05:22Other States Continue Tracking
  24. 05:38Recommendation: Avoid Certain Cards
  25. 05:46State-Level Bans Are Good
  26. 06:01Write Your Legislators
  27. 06:13Millions Tracked
  28. 06:20Consequences of Tracking
  29. 06:36Share Your Experiences

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary concern regarding credit card purchases of guns and ammunition?

The main concern is that credit card companies like Visa, MasterCard, and American Express have used specific merchant codes to track these purchases, potentially flagging them for law enforcement and leading to 'red flag' incidents.

How many states have banned credit card tracking of gun and ammo purchases?

As of January 2025, 11 states have enacted laws prohibiting Visa, MasterCard, and American Express from using merchant codes to track gun and ammunition purchases, preventing this data from being sent to authorities.

Which states have banned credit card tracking for gun and ammo purchases?

The 11 states that have banned this practice are West Virginia, Florida, Texas, North Dakota, Mississippi, Idaho, Montana, Indiana, Utah, New Hampshire, and Kentucky.

What is the recommended alternative to using credit cards for buying guns and ammo?

The speaker strongly advises against using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express for firearm and ammunition purchases. Paying with cash is recommended as a more private and secure alternative to avoid transaction tracking.

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