You have until April... Gun and ammo purchase codes go live for Discover Card members... CANCEL TIME

Published on March 1, 2023
Duration: 6:01

Langley Outdoors Academy discusses Discover Card's upcoming implementation of specific merchant category codes for firearms and ammunition purchases, effective April. This move, influenced by political pressure and 'woke' banks, will allow for tracking of these transactions. The video encourages Discover cardholders to cancel their cards in protest of potential privacy violations and the tracking of Second Amendment-related purchases, noting Visa, Mastercard, and American Express have not yet committed to similar codes.

Quick Summary

Discover Card will begin tracking gun and ammunition purchases nationwide in April using new merchant category codes. This initiative, influenced by political pressure, aims to aid authorities in probing gun-related crimes. Other major card companies like Visa and Mastercard have not yet announced similar plans.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Discover Card Gun Purchase Codes Announced
  2. 00:50Tucktec Foldable Kayak Sponsorship
  3. 01:40New Merchant Category Codes Details
  4. 02:47Implementation Timeline and Purpose
  5. 03:31ISO Approval and Policy Updates
  6. 04:27Competitor Stance and Market Share
  7. 05:17Call to Action for Cardholders

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Discover Card start tracking gun and ammunition purchases?

Discover Card is set to implement specific merchant category codes for gun and ammunition purchases nationwide starting in April. This move will allow for the tracking of these transactions by the credit card company.

Why is Discover Card implementing gun purchase tracking codes?

According to reports, Discover's decision to track gun and ammunition purchases is influenced by political pressure and aims to assist authorities in investigating gun-related crimes. The ISO approved these merchant categories in September.

What is the reaction to Discover Card's new policy?

The implementation has drawn criticism, with concerns raised about privacy violations and the tracking of Second Amendment-related purchases. Viewers are encouraged to cancel their Discover cards in protest.

Are other credit card companies tracking gun purchases?

As of the video's release, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express have not announced specific schedules for implementing similar tracking codes for firearms and ammunition purchases. Discover is currently the first major company to do so.

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