Credit card companies want to track gun purchases

[AmmoManAaron]

"Banks and credit card companies are exploring methods to identify gun purchases in a possible prelude to restricting those transactions, according to a Monday report in the Wall Street Journal."

"While the companies have not finalized any policy changes, they are discussing the possibility of implementing purchase codes for gun retailers, similar to those linked to credit-card purchases at restaurants and department stores. Another policy that is reportedly under consideration would require gun retailers to share with the companies information about what specific products consumers are buying."

https://www.nationalreview.com/news/credit-card-companies-gun-purchases-tracked/

If any of my cards implement any of these things, I will cancel them immediately.

 

[lazarus0213]

YUP! If they want to they should be allowed to, its their business! They should be allowed to do what ever they want within the law. On that note , I should make it a point to know who I conduct business with and how they handle themselves.

 

[churchmouse]

"Banks and credit card companies are exploring methods to identify gun purchases in a possible prelude to restricting those transactions, according to a Monday report in the Wall Street Journal."

"While the companies have not finalized any policy changes, they are discussing the possibility of implementing purchase codes for gun retailers, similar to those linked to credit-card purchases at restaurants and department stores. Another policy that is reportedly under consideration would require gun retailers to share with the companies information about what specific products consumers are buying."

https://www.nationalreview.com/news/credit-card-companies-gun-purchases-tracked/

If any of my cards implement any of these things, I will cancel them immediately.

If I am OK'd to have the card they will not limit it's use.

 

[DRob]

If I am OK'd to have the card they will not limit it's use.

I don't think they intend to limit the use.................yet. Looks like they are considering tracking firearms related purchases at this point. If they start doing that, it may begin to look like a defacto registration. Either way, I don't want to play. Cash still works.

 

[2A_Tom]

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[Itchytriggerfinger]

Another reason I love a prepaid visa.

 

[MarkC]

Another reason I love a prepaid visa.

As well as my favorite LGS, owned by a former co-worker, who will take my personal check with no questions asked.

 

[2A_Tom]

All LGS take cash and most have lay away.

 

[Leadeye]

More leadership showboating.

 

[LP1]

This sounds like a good idea. It's a well-known fact that most criminals buy their guns at retail shops using credit cards issued in their name - I swear to god it is. Should make it much easier to track these folks.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

Just take the card to an atm, take out the cash, buy your gun.

Another feel good proposal that changes nothing.

 

[Ark]

"Tracking" for what, exactly?

 

[bradmedic04]

.

 

[churchmouse]

​"CASH IS KING"

 

[Old Syko]

​"CASH IS KING"

10-4 on that! I use a card for hotels because I have to and to buy gas because it's convenient. Cash is used for all else. Learn how to discreetly convert your holdings to cash in smaller sums and forget plastic and store tracking cards.

 

[russc2542]

This sounds like a good idea. It's a well-known fact that most criminals buy their guns at retail shops using credit cards issued in their name - I swear to god it is. Should make it much easier to track these folks.

exactly. Virtue signaling.

 

[Tanfodude]

There goes my reward points.

 

[Dirtebiker]

I used to work gun shows with a local shop. He used the “Square” to take
credit and debit cards... until Square realized he was a gun shop. They canceled his account and lost out of a lot of $$$$.

 

[HoughMade]

Well, it's a dirty plan....but I have yet to buy a gun with a credit card.

They'll know where I get my gas, how often I go to Walgreen and that I shop at Tractor Supply way more than anyone without a farm should, other than that- nuthin'

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Well, it's a dirty plan....but I have yet to buy a gun with a credit card.

They'll know where I get my gas, how often I go to Walgreen and that I shop at Tractor Supply way more than anyone without a farm should, other than that- nuthin'

But you have a tractor. You've got an airtight alibi for buying anything you want from Tractor Supply.