Visa, Mastercard, American Express Will Now Start Tracking Gun & Ammo Purchases

Published on February 16, 2024
Duration: 6:39

This video by Colion Noir critically examines the implementation of new merchant codes by Visa, Mastercard, and American Express to track gun and ammunition purchases, arguing it constitutes a de facto gun registry. Noir asserts that such tracking, driven by a new California law, is a precursor to confiscation, citing historical examples and statements from gun control advocates. He contends that this system unfairly targets law-abiding citizens and will not deter criminals, raising significant privacy concerns.

Quick Summary

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are now tracking gun and ammunition purchases using new merchant codes, a move criticized as a de facto gun registry that could lead to confiscation. Critics argue this system infringes on privacy and Second Amendment rights without deterring criminals who buy on the black market.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Credit Card Companies Tracking Gun Purchases
  2. 00:20New Merchant Codes for Gun Shops
  3. 00:35Gun Registration and Confiscation Arguments
  4. 00:55Brady Campaign on Gun Registration History
  5. 01:21Historical Precedent for Confiscation
  6. 01:44Australia's Gun Confiscation Program
  7. 02:19Advocacy for Merchant Codes
  8. 02:43Effectiveness of Tracking Questioned
  9. 03:20Pulse Nightclub Shooting Example
  10. 03:49Pulse Shooter's Legal Purchases
  11. 04:25Privacy Concerns and Gun Registry
  12. 05:45Gun Control vs. 2A Rights
  13. 06:05Hypocrisy of Gun Control Lobby

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Visa, Mastercard, and American Express tracking gun and ammo purchases?

These major credit card companies are implementing new merchant codes to track gun and ammunition purchases, reportedly to help identify suspicious activity and potentially prevent gun violence, as mandated by a new California law.

What is the main concern about credit card companies tracking gun purchases?

Critics argue that tracking gun purchases creates a de facto gun registry, which historically has been a precursor to confiscation. This raises significant privacy concerns for law-abiding citizens and Second Amendment rights advocates.

Will tracking gun purchases stop criminals?

The argument is made that this tracking system will not deter criminals, as they often acquire firearms through illegal channels like the black market. The system is seen as unfairly targeting legal gun owners.

What is the historical precedent for gun registration leading to confiscation?

Historical examples from countries like Great Britain and Australia are cited, where registration lists were reportedly used to confiscate firearms, including handguns and semi-automatic long guns, following specific events.

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